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A focus on CoDA’s work in Didim

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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Former shelter for earthquake victims now floating hotel around the Aegean

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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British tourist detained in Didim on suspicion of selling drugs

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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Diving tourism sparked early by rising temps

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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Mavişehir – Another Perfect Bay In Didim

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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Minstry releases Third Beach plots for hotels

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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Sağtur Is Changing

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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1500-year-old shipwreck confirmed off Kusadasi coast

A shipwreck dating back to the Early Byzantine Period (5th-6th Century AD), with various amphora intact, has been confirmed lying off Fournoi Island which lies off the coasts of Samos Island and Guzelcamli, near Kusadasi. The Archaeological Marine Archaeological Research Project, carried out by the University of Thessaly and the Greek Maritime Antiques Directorate around…

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Triple Delight for Realty World’s Team

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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