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Many community organisations are active, including an association for British executives and businessmen, known as the ''British Chamber of Commerce''. Its role is to primarily provide a social environment for members.<ref>[http://proje.capital.com.tr/expats-meet-in-associations-haberler/19953.aspx Expats Meet In Associations: Capital]</ref> |
Many community organisations are active, including an association for British executives and businessmen, known as the ''British Chamber of Commerce''. Its role is to primarily provide a social environment for members.<ref>[http://proje.capital.com.tr/expats-meet-in-associations-haberler/19953.aspx Expats Meet In Associations: Capital]</ref> |
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In 2008, a popular poll was conducted among retired British expats in Turkey, with the question being whether they approved Turkey's accession to the European Union. According to results, a great number replied in the negative, citing concerns that doing so may cause Turkey to lose its identity and culture. The poll showed that many Britains are attracted to Turkey because of favourable climate, cheaper standards of living, the social circles and less pressure in daily life.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://todayszaman.com/news-153887-retired-british-expats-cool-to-turkeys-eu-accession.html|title=Retired British expats cool to Turkey’s EU accession|work=Sunday's Zaman|author=ŞERIF ERDIKICI, İZMIR|date=22 September 2008}}</ref> |
In 2008, a popular poll was conducted among retired British expats in Turkey, with the question being whether they approved Turkey's accession to the European Union. According to results, a great number replied in the negative, citing concerns that doing so may cause Turkey to lose its identity and culture. The poll showed that many Britains are attracted to Turkey because of it not being as Europeanized as well as favourable climate, cheaper standards of living, the social circles and less pressure in daily life.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://todayszaman.com/news-153887-retired-british-expats-cool-to-turkeys-eu-accession.html|title=Retired British expats cool to Turkey’s EU accession|work=Sunday's Zaman|author=ŞERIF ERDIKICI, İZMIR|date=22 September 2008}}</ref> |
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Revision as of 06:54, 19 December 2010
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| English (British) · Turkish | |
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| British people, British diaspora |
There are at least 34,000 Britons in Turkey.[1] They consist mainly of British citizens married to Turkish spouses, British Turks who have moved back into the country, students and families of long-term expatriates employed predominately in white-collar industry.[2] There are also an inconsiderate number of English retirees and pensioners who choose to live in the country after retirement, currently numbering up to 1,000.[2][1] There are a large number of British firms active in Turkey; consequently, many British employees working in Turkey are originally stationed by companies and multinational corporations back home, and can be seen serving in capacities such as general managers, marketing consultants and financial directors. They tend to be involved in sales, marketing, technical and human resources departments.[2]
The majority of Britons are found in Istanbul, with smaller populations scattered throughout the capital Ankara. Istanbul is generally seen as a favourite location due to the city being the country's commercial capital, the presence of international schools and better air links with the UK.[2] British residents living in smaller urban centres are occupied in the textile and energy sectors.[2]
Social life
Many community organisations are active, including an association for British executives and businessmen, known as the British Chamber of Commerce. Its role is to primarily provide a social environment for members.[3]
In 2008, a popular poll was conducted among retired British expats in Turkey, with the question being whether they approved Turkey's accession to the European Union. According to results, a great number replied in the negative, citing concerns that doing so may cause Turkey to lose its identity and culture. The poll showed that many Britains are attracted to Turkey because of it not being as Europeanized as well as favourable climate, cheaper standards of living, the social circles and less pressure in daily life.[4]
References
- ^ a b c Brits Abroad: BBC
- ^ a b c d e Yavuz, Hande. "The Number Of Expats Has Reached 26,000". Capital.
- ^ Expats Meet In Associations: Capital
- ^ ŞERIF ERDIKICI, İZMIR (22 September 2008). "Retired British expats cool to Turkey's EU accession". Sunday's Zaman.
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