A planned meeting in Akbuk today (Thurs) to discuss proposals for a controversial marble quarry could not be held due to the protests from the public. The meeting had been called to discuss the Environment Impact Assessment (EIA) of the plans and for more information about the marble quarry, crushing and screening plant planned to…
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The population exchange between Turkiye and Greece 100 years ago this year has been commemorated in Didim by grandchildren and families of relatives who experienced it. Their ancestors came to Kovela Port – now known as Sedef Koy on the Mavisehir coastline – where they first set foot on Turkish soil. They were transferred from…
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Chris Evans, Voices. Everyone who has visited Turkiye knows we have a secondary population. It consists entirely of stray animals, writes Chris Evans. The ones in the Didim area are probably the luckiest of them all. There are many locals and expats who go out of their way to feed and care for the street…
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The cruise ship M/V Gemini, which stayed in İskenderun for more than a month after the February 6 earthquakes and provided a home to more than 1000 disaster victims, is back to tour programs between Kuşadası and the Aegean Islands. The 164-meter-long Bahamian-flagged ship, purchased by the domestically-owned cruise tourism company Miray Cruises, continues its…
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A British national holidaying in Didim has been detained on suspicion of selling drugs. Local media said that a man, identified only by his initials GWE, came to Didim from England on holiday for a week and was allegedly caught by the police while he was trying to sell marijuana he had with him to…
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Air temperatures above seasonal norms have mobilised diving tourism early this season in Kuşadası. The resort offers its local and foreign guests the opportunity to explore the unique beauties of the Aegean by diving in the turquoise sea thanks to its underwater beauties. Especially in April, high air temperatures compared to previous years revitalised diving…
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Voices Newspaper’s sister company Realty World / Choices is proud to be one of the most preferred real estate companies in Didim. In the past year, Realty World has made nearly 150 customers home and land owners. Company owner Hasan Bayrak and Customer Relations Manager Janice Göker said they are now looking for apartments and…
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Chris Evans, Voices Columnist Mavişehir is famous for its night market. There’s a lot more to discover if you walk a short distance to see the main bay. Regulars will already know I’m going to be mentioning Resit and Sonny at 06 Restaurant. They hold a special place in the hearts of many expats and…
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The Ministry of Culture and Tourism published the specifications regarding the allocation of regions within the borders of the Tourism Protection and Development zone in Didim. Acccording to local media, the Ministry has allocated land for 8 immovable properties in the upper part of the coastline, located within the borders of Çamlık neighborhood in Didim…
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Chris Evans, Voices Columnist Last year we published a piece on one of the unsung parts of Didim. Sağtur, is a beautiful place to spend a day and offers a lot to visitors. We know, from our contacts, the article led to an influx of people who got to see caretta caretta nests and, if…
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