Some hotels in Türkiye’s popular holiday destinations have slashed their prices by up to 50 percent as occupancy rates remain low during what is supposed to be a peak tourist season. Hoteliers say they need to offer large discounts despite the high costs of running their businesses to stay afloat. They are hoping to return to regular rates,…
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This week I focus on Çanakkale, a city I love to visit. It straddles both the Marmara and Aegean regions. Turkey’s largest island, Gökçeada, and the Aegean’s second largest island, Bozcaada, are located in Çanakkale. Additionally, Ancient Troy and the Trojan Horse are here. You can find below the places to visit in this city,…
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Realty World has received three positive testimonials from happy clients in the last few weeks confirming that they are one of the best teams to work with when it comes to selling or buying your home. Help you at every step The agency, which is the sister company of Voices Newspaper, was highlighted by Barry.…
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Breaking an Object Made of Glass: Most Turks associate breaking an object made of glass with the disappearance of negative energy or the evil eye. Breaking glass signifies getting rid of bad energy, a form of purification. Ringing in the Ears: The ringing of the ears is a belief held by some individuals that…
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In Bodrum district, two bodies, thought to be immigrants, were found on a beach and in the sea. Citizens walking on the beach in Mazı District noticed there was a motionless person on the beach. After the situation was reported to the 112 Emergency Call Center, gendarmerie, health and coast guard teams attended. No identification…
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A COLCHESTER-based Army officer has been recognised for his “truly pioneering” work helping people affected by the earthquake in Turkey. Captain Richard Ainsworth-Masiello has been awarded Associate of the Royal Red Cross (ARCC) by King Charles in the latest Operational Honours and Awards List. The award is in recognition of Richard’s role as a Mental…
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Housing sales in Türkiye rebounded in July after five consecutive back-to-back declines, according to official data that also showed purchases by foreigners maintained a downward trend. Some 109,548 residential properties exchanged hands last month, the Turkish Statistical Institute (TurkStat) said, marking a 16.7% year-over-year increase, driven in part by the low base effect. Property sales…
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A summer concert” was organized by Didim Culture and Art Association (DIKSAD) with the contributions of Didim Municipality and brought art lovers together with music. The concert, prepared by DİKSAD for the 100th Anniversary of the Republic, was held at the Nurullah Kocabıyık Cultural Center of the Didim Chamber of Commerce. Didim Garrison Commander Colonel…
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Altınkum Writers’ Festival, which was held for the 19th time this year in Didim, has come to an end. Authors met with their readers and signed their books for 15 days at the festival, which was organized with the support of Didim Municipality. The festival, which takes place every year between August 1-15, saw contributions…
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Türkiye’s flag carrier plans to expand its international connectivity by launching flights to Detroit, Osaka and Australia, Ahmet Bolat, Turkish Airlines (THY) chairman of the board and executive committee, has said. The carrier ranks first in the world by destination countries, Bolat told a group of journalists at a press gathering where he evaluated the company’s performance and…
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