Didim forest among public ban to prevent fires

MAJOR steps have been taken to prevent public entrance to a number of Aydin forests, including one in the Didim area, in a bid to prevent fires from occurring in natural habitats.

The decree, issued to governors across Turkey, follows the large fire that wiped out many hectares of forest in Marmaris last week.

In order to protect our forests against fires, the Aydın Governorship has forbidden entry to several state forests, including Didim’s Çamlıburun State Forest (Çamlıburun Devlet Ormanı).

However, Dilek Peninsula National Park is excluded from the prohibition. Visitors will be able to continue to use these areas for recreational purposes within the rules determined by the administration.

Aydın Governorship said unauthorized access to the determined forested areas would be in force until 31 October 2022. Those who do not comply with the rules will be penalized. 

Works hit overdrive in Akbük

ROAD construction and cobblestone paving works have continued on a hot streak in Akbük District.

The service mobilization, which was initiated all over the city with the instruction of Didim Mayor Ahmet Deniz Atabay, continues without slowing down. 

The road construction works, started by the Didim Municipality Science Affairs Directorate in Akbük District, are centred on and around 3001 Street.

Mr Atabay said: “We continue to work for our Didim. Our service mobilization that we started throughout the city continues as a result of the feverish struggles of our teams. 

“Road construction and paving stone laying processes that we started in Akbük Neighborhood in partnership with Aydin Metropolitan Municipality

“All continue in line with our slogan “Didim, the City of Good Life”. We thank our citizens for their support and our teams for their feverish work.”

Motorcyclist dies following accident

A MOTORCYCLIST has died after an accident involving a car at the junction of Didim-Soke highway, Fevzi Paşa Mahallesi Uslu Sitesi.

Other drivers seeing the accident reported the situation to the safety and health teams. 

After the first intervention of the medical teams at the scene, the motorcycle driver, who was seriously injured was taken to Aydin Atatürk State Hospital but later died.

Police have launched an investigation into the incident.