I confirm this also,all JAA licenses are validated by Turkish authorities at a cost of 1500 Euro,Pegasus is taking care of this.
Flying Frenchman you might have a chance for a short contract after your line training since the other expats are recycled,almost all of them that started flying in summer are out now so there is place for the next batch.
One of them actually got a contract for one year and after a few days they took it back from him,what a nice professional attitude!