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Didim Efeler 09’s mid-season report

By Chris Evans It shouldn’t be a surprise Didim Efeler 09’s season so far has been a roller coaster ride that quickly descended into the oblivion of a relegation dogfight. High expectations  The coaches and players missed out on a proper pre-season of training as the hunt for a new home went on over the…

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Didim Efeler 09’s Biggest Win Of The Season

Under overcast skies, Didim Efeler 09 put in a dominant second-half performance to record its biggest win of the season so far in a 3-1 victory over Karabuk Idmanyurdu, writes Chris Evans. A newly reseeded pitch and a more energetic performance than in recent times saw Didim’s second head coach of the season finally get…

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Didim explores new initiatives to bolster tourism

A meeting was held by the Tourism Infrastructure Service Union (DITAB) in Didim aimed at investigating new ways to expand its tourism offering. Aydın Provincial Director of Culture and Tourism Ahmet Demir revealed that as of 2024, Aydin county hosted 4.95 million tourists. One third of them came to Didim. “However, these numbers are not…

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Akbuk author explores her darkest fears in latest book, Buried Alive

Tapping into humanity’s darkest fears, Akbuk author A.J. Griffiths-Jones explores factual incidents in which people have been buried alive – and some who have lived to tell the tale.   Griffiths-Jones decided to explore the darker side of her claustrophobia and her own fears of suffocating alive in her new release, Buried Alive, due for…

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Didim Christmas Fayre at Didim Yacht Club

The summer and glorious weather went on so long this year it’s easy to forget we’re quickly coming up to Christmas and Santa eating all our mince pies. Once again, Didim will have a Christmas Fayre at Didim Yacht Club. It will take place on Saturday, December 7th starting at 11.45 am. This year sees…

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Client praises Realty World for “stress-free experience”

Realty World always ensures it keeps clients well-informed – and no more so than Richard Pardy. In relating his experience of selling his property, Mr Pardy said: “I’ve long since been fascinated by Turkey, its rich history and wonderful people. “So it was with a heavy heart that, after changing circumstances at home in the…

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Didim’s own Running Man talks about the Istanbul Marathon experience

Didim’s own marathon man Garry Warren has sent a heartfelt thanks to everyone who helped raise his target of £2,000 to help raise funds for the Help-in-Hands charitable group. Garry, who with his family, have enjoyed many holidays in Didim took on the Istanbul Marathon, the only intercontinental marathon in the world which bridges Europe…

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Exciting project in Didim nears end phase

The Youth Centre and Swimming Pool in Didim is nearing completion. The development of youth centres as hubs for sport, artistic and cultural activities have seen construction start in Efeler, Germencik, Kuşadası, Çine, Didim, Sultanhisar, İncirliova and Yenipazar districts in 2022. As part of the Aydın Youth and Sports Provincial Directorate, they are being completed…

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Didim expat Maximilian Sam publishes The PR Mystery

Didim expat and award-winning author, Maximilian Sam, has published his latest book lifting the veil on the secret tricks of PR and communications. The PR Mystery is available in paperback and exclusively on Kindle from the Amazon website. The book helps readers discover the hidden secrets of PR, helping them grow their brand and long-term…

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Bus driver gears up for Istanbul marathon for Didim charity

British bus driver Garry Warren is set to run the Istanbul Marathon next weekend to help raise funds for Didim’s Help-in-Hands charitable group. Garry, who with his wife Rosemary and two daughters have been holidaying in Didim for years, will be taking on his fifth marathon when he tackles the only intercontinental marathon in the…

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