HUNDREDS of letters are to be sent to German tour agents and expat citizens from Didim in a bid to revive what is shaping up to be one of the worst years for tourism. With latest statistics showing that Turkey had its worst return for tourists in April since 1999, Didim mayor Deniz Atabay has…
Read MoreFOREIGN business owners have spoken of their ‘confusion’ at the potential threat of being kicked out of Turkey due to the legal needs of gaining work permits. Voices revealed last week of the fate of one owner who has been hauled up before the Aydin immigration authorities. They have been advised they needed to leave…
Read MorePrice: £79,995 Contact: cs.dyer@yahoo.co.uk This three bed, three bath detached villa has a private pool (9m x 3m). TAPU and habitation papers in place. It has established garden with fruit trees, large roof terrace sea/mountain views, and a 20 min walk to town/beach Fully furnished with handmade wooden furniture, all Roman blinds/curtains incl., as well as dishwasher/fridge/freezer,…
Read More THE winter long works on a part of Altinkum are now complete – and tourists and expats will certainly it in a different light. Didim Council has launched a major campaign to get several parts of the tourism areas of the resort looking a lot better – with last year’s redevelopment of the waterfront the…
Read More YOUNGSTERS got on their bikes for national Bike Day last Saturday May 28 to raise attention towards healthier living. Students from Akbük Cemal Ergenekon Ortaokulu School, in conjunction with the Rotary Club, went riding through Akbuk from near Yasmin Gardens and towards Ada Park and back to the school. Gifts, including bikes and helmets donated…
Read More AN ALTINKUM apartment owner has spoken of his pride at authoring a book about two of the loves of his life – Manchester City and the Royal Navy. Don Price has taken his first step into publishing with A Football Fans Story: The Royal Navy, Manchester City and Me. Manchester-born Don (62), who is married…
Read More Jenny Scott DIDIM Glee Club has just finished a run of “Murder is Served” – a tale of comedy and intrigue set in a restaurant where the surprise birthday party of an old harridan takes place. During the course of the evening someone gets murdered and it was down to the audience to guess who…
Read More THE MUM of a young entrepreneur who was killed in a freak quad biking crash has launched a campaign for riders in Turkey to compulsorily wear helmets. Amarna Carthy, 21-year-old, of Bakersfield, died last week; two days before she was due to fly home from her week-long holiday in Fethiye. Mum Tashaka Baumber – who…
Read MoreTURKEY was ranked third for the number of benefit cheats swindling the UK taxpayer out of an estimated £81million last year. Spain, Pakistan and Turkey topped the list of so-called ‘fraud’ hotspots, according to government statistics. Nearly 6,000 fraudsters living in nations as far away as Afghanistan and Zambia have been caught making bogus claims…
Read More Advertorial KIT Bate, who lives in Yesiltepe, has just celebrated her 74th birthday aboard Siesta – for the 6th year running. Kit, who came aboard with husband Chris (famous in these parts for his darts skills), and 31 other friends, brought with her three tray fulls of homemade cupcakes for everyone. Absolutely delicious! Siesta also…
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