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ADÜ faculty member’s supervised thesis earns prestigious 2022 doctoral incentive award

ADÜ Faculty Member Prof. Dr. Şerife Güçlü’s supervised thesis has earned a prestigious ıncentive award. Recent scientific studies at Aydın Adnan Menderes University (ADÜ) continue to draw attention, with a noteworthy accomplishment in the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences (İTBF). Under the guidance of Prof. Dr Şerife Güçlü, a thesis titled ‘Deindustrialization and Reproduction…

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Herakleia: A Journey Through Ancient Empires and the Peaceful Lake Bafa

Here’s a brief look at the deep-rooted history of the ancient city Herakleia, located on the shores of the Latmos Gulf, which was once an extension of the Aegean Sea. Looking at its history, B.C. Herakleia, known as Latmos in the 8th century, came under the rule of Mausolos, the Satrap of Caria, during the…

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Journey from Mexico to the Aegean Coast

Eels, which breed only in the Saragossa Gulf of Mexico and reach the Aegean coast after a 7,000 km journey that lasts about 3 years, were examined at Aydın Adnan Menderes University Technocity. Studies on eels that migrated from Mexico to Lake Bafa on a very long and mysterious journey yielded interesting results. “Both the…

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The new address for young people in Didim is coming

Work on Didim’s Youth Centre and Swimming Pool continues to gather pace. New youth centres are continuing to spring up across Aydin Province and becoming a focal point for various opportunities including sports, artistic and cultural activities. Projects are ongoing in Efeler, Germencik, Kuşadası, Çine, Sultanhisar, İncirliova and Yenipazar. Work on the Youth Centre and…

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Legendary Mukhtar and journalist headman sent off to eternity

Bahri Aşık, a 40-year-old headman and journalist who died in the hospital where he was receiving treatment, was sent off to his final journey in tears at a funeral ceremony. The body of Didim’s Hisar Neighborhood Headman, Bahri Aşık, was brought to the front of the Mukhtar’s service building where he worked, prayers were offered…

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Most exports from Aydin go to Italy

Aydın export market was worth $88.9 million in September, with Italy the biggest customer, statistics have revealed. Gökhan Maraş, Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Chamber of Industry in Aydın, one of the important industrial and commercial centers of the Aegean, made an evaluation about the city’s export data. Stating that exports in…

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New regulations to combat fake property listings

Didim Real Estate Advisors Association President Umut Öz has issued a warning to property owners in Turkey concerning a recently implemented regulation aimed at preventing deceptive and fake property listings. The regulation came into effect on November 1st, marking a significant step in enhancing transparency in the real estate market. The regulation will require individuals…

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Didim’s forgotten delicacy to take center stage

The “V. International Tourism and Cultural Heritage Congress,” organized by prominent Turkish universities with expertise in cultural heritage, is set to unfold in the beautiful district of Marmaris in Muğla from November 8 to 12. Didim’s oldest flavour, Gambilya, will be a highlight of the event. This collaborative effort involves Alanya University, Istanbul Beykent University,…

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Didim Tango weekend: Renowned Tango instructors and exquisite music

Alev Deniz and Özgür Altun, the founders of Didim Tango, recently organized the “Winter Opening Milonga,” an exclusive tango event. This event featured a total of eight workshop sessions and two consecutive milonga nights. Renowned tango instructors from across Turkey conducted these workshops, including Ilgın Tetikcan, Özgür Altun, Özlem Savran, Alev Deniz, Sevda Atabay, Yiğit…

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Priene: Work starts for permanent UNESCO listing

Work has begun to include the Ancient City of Priene on the UNESCO permanent heritage list. The city was first listed on the UNESCO World Heritage temporary list in 2018, but joint efforts by Söke Municipality and the Ministry of Culture and Tourism to gain permanent listing has now been launched. Works will be carried…

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