LEADING national opposition party leader Kemal Kılıçdaroğlu has confirmed he will be in Didim to open the new open-air theatre next Thursday (June 23). The opening of the theatre, which overlooks the Aegean at Didim’s Second Bay, in Camlik, brings an end to a 9-month construction project, overseen and promised by mayor Deniz Atabay. Mr…
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TWO health workers have spoken of their desperate attempts to keep an Irish tourist alive after falling ill at sea at Ladies Beach, Kusadasi. Everyone from the healthcare provider to the pharmacist mobilized to the incident on May 30. According to the information obtained, Irish tourist John Molloy (57), suddenly fell ill while swimming in the…
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HOME sales across Turkey in May rose by a total 107.5% compared to the same time in 2021, with purchases by foreigners hitting 236%, data from the Turkish Statistical Institute (TÜİK) revealed. Foreigners bought 5,962 houses, corresponding to 4.9% of all house sales in Turkey. Istanbul was the favorite property market among foreign nationals. Last month,…
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A MUM left fighting for her life after an accident at home in Didim has prompted her family to extend their thanks to the Didim community for their response in their time of need. Norah Sheridan was only several days into her holiday at her home when she suffered an accident, leading to her fall…
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In and around Didim, there are many important places where you can see historical ruins and enjoy natural beauty. Every week, we will share these places which you can visit and spice up your holiday. The first in our Explore series is Lake Bafa. Bafa Lake is the first proposal, with its ancient city ruins,…
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For tourists and local residents in Didim looking for a safe quality beach to laze on will have the pick of 11 this summer. Several beaches and one marina have been awarded the Blue Flag status. The internationally recognised eco-label lauds high water quality, environmental management, education and safety at the spots. The Blue Flag…
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The excitement of graduation was experienced at Deniz Yıldızları Nursery and Day Care Center, which was put into service by Didim Municipality for local families. Sixty students studying in kindergarten graduated with their report cards at the end of the term. Didim Municipality Deputy Mayors Yusuf Deveci and Zeynel Şener and the families of the…
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The Akbük Volunteers Group, which seeks to pursue and promote the interests of the village, have made an interesting call on those many thousands that come from the cities to stay at their beloved summer homes. They want these city residents to make Akbük their permanent address so that the village can seek greater government…
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Big companies are setting their sights on Didim’s Taşburun Fisherman’s Sanctuary, causing unease among local fishermen. These large concerns that own fish farms have apparently entered into a tender to buy all the operating rights of Taşburun Fisherman’s Shelter, where local fishermen operate. Bilal Cevizci, Chairman of the Board of Akköy Fisheries Cooperative, stated that…
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Major focus on Didim’s olives: At Istanbul’s Olivia Olive Oil Fair and National Summit, held recently, the leading cities in Turkey in olive agriculture made a presentation. The city of Didim, which has an important place in olive agriculture, became the center of attention at the fair with its olives and olive oils. Participants were…
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