TWO new statues are being created and will be located in prominent positions in Didim. Sculptor Olgaç Demirkol, who was responsible for the works at Akbük’s Zubeyde Hanim Park and Didim’s 10 October Elif Kanlıoğlu Peace Park is working on two sculptures which will be placed at intersections in Didim. The sculptures are being done at Didim…
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WORK has begun on asphalting Selanik Caddesi, the road that runs down the side of the small Kipa and opposite Didim Chamber of Commerce Aydın Metropolitan Municipality is conducting the road construction works. Infrastructure works and water and sewage systems of some houses and businesses were connected to the network and a pavement and road…
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TURKISH police said today (Thursday) they had rescued thousands of artefacts dating back to Anatolian, Greek and Egyptian civilizations in the largest operation to combat smuggling of ancient treasures in the country’s history, reports Reuters. Among the items recovered were a golden queen’s crown with an inscription of the Hellenistic god, Helios, a bust dedicated…
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Didim Aquasis Hotel is to host a new Tennis Academy from January onwards. Academies have been set up in Mugla and Milas and now one is being set up in Didim pending official registration. The academy plans to start its first work on January 20, 2018. seven and 10 years. Seyhan Heb, President and Coach…
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A TOTAL of 3.84 million TL in fines were slapped on 11,024 drivers during the month of November by traffic police Jandarma. Aydin Governor’s Office said a total of 107,067 vehicles were inspected by the traffic police in charge of the Provincial Police Headquarters and 11,024 defective vehicles were found. Of these, around 2,000 vehicles…
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Didim Basketball Sports Club continues to flourish with a host of youngsters looking to learn more about the sport. Located at Didim Indoor Sports Hall, the club is run by Murat Yurtsever and other professional basketball coaches with U11s, U12s and U13s – both boys and girls – looking to enjoy the sport. The club conducts training…
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A prehistoric rock painting has been found in the Madran Mountains, full of natural and cultural riches. The work was found by members of Kuşadası Eco System Protection and Nature Association (EKODOSD) who were studying the region in the Çine and Bozdoğan districts connected to Aydın. A Kuşadası EKODOSD spokesman said: “Another picture of the…
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More than 30 million foreign nationals entered Turkey in the first 11 months of 2017, according to data compiled from Turkey’s migration authority has said. A total of 30.37 million foreign nationals entered Turkey, while 30.4 million left the country during the same time, according to Dec. 15 data from the Migration Management Directorate General…
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THE Mayor of Didim has given brief updates on some of the big projects yet to hit Didim: Amphitheatre: Rumoured to be centred on land next to the Fun Fair near Third Beach: “There was a deliberate objection at the last minute. The highest level of the amphitheatre’s pavement level will be 4.5 meters. We lost…
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AYDIN Council has green-lighted a 23m TL plan for the second phase of the sewer infrastructure installation plan. Aydin Water and Sewerage Administration (ASKİ) has confirmed that Aydin Mayor Özlem Çerçioğlu is keen to push on with the proposals. Didim Mayor Ahmet Deniz Atabay, ASKI General Manager Erdoğan Öztürk, Akbük Muhtarı Mehmet Çamlı, İLBANK officials and…
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