THE main road serving the Yesilkent community has been reduced to a dirt road while Aydem electric carry out necessary works. It is understood that a multi-agency effort is underway, with Aydem dropping the electric below ground, while the local council is taking advantage to renew the surfacing of the road. However, as the tourist…
Read MoreIsbank moving back Isbank has moved back to its original location on Ataturk Boulevard after a major refurb over the winter. BA relaunches flights from Heathrow to Izmir British Airways has begun flights from Heathrow to Izmir Adnan Menderes Airport. The first flight began today (SAT) at 13:45, with 166 passengers and crew aboard. They…
Read More THE TURKISH Health Ministry plans to step up its fight against smoking with new measures addressing the decreasing population of smokers in Turkey. Smoking will be banned in public parks and gardens and other public places, but specific areas will be designated exclusively for smokers. The new measures are part of an anti-smoking campaign touting…
Read MoreTHE biggest major change for the expat in Turkey this year will inevitably be the humble driving license. As of January 1, any foreign driver that drives on licenses from their country of origin will now have to change them and convert over to a Turkish driving license. What appears to be a straightforward matter…
Read More A NEW free service has been launched to handle air passengers’ complaints if they fail to resolve them with the airlines. Airline Dispute Resolution, set up by the Retail Ombudsman, said it had been approved by the Civil Aviation Authority to make decisions, which will be binding on all member airlines. The CAA expects all…
Read MoreAS FROM May, you can now use the HMPO live Webchat option. Webchat provides you with the facility to chat online with staff at the Passport Adviceline should you require any assistance while completing the online application at www.gov.uk/overseas-passports. This is a pilot service which will run for next 3 months. If you see the highlighted…
Read More Advertorial THE LOUNGE Bar is back with a bang for 2016 – and is already more popular than ever before. So if you’re looking for a bar that serves up fabulous food, treats you like a member of the family and where you can feel safe and secure, then why not sample the delights of…
Read MoreFOREIGN business owners face being kicked out of Turkey if they fail to obtain a work permit – after a law change TWO years ago left several people in Didim with deportation threats hanging over them. Voices has been told that a law change made back in 2014 is now being actively carried out. It…
Read More Advertorial REDs Beach Bar, at Yesilkent, has unveiled a special seasonal opener, along with its planned week of activities during the summer. The bar will be hosting an evening with Bobbie Kent on Wednesday May 18, from 9pm. The performer, who was worked with the likes of Ronnie Corbett and Danny La Rue, will…
Read More THERE has already been a murder or two – and more will be committed in the coming weeks in Didim. Why? Because the Didim Glee Club is offering up its latest Murder, Mystery and Suspense performance Murder is Served at Sobe Bar, on Ataturk Boulevard. A pacy, witty script kept the audience giggling all the…
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