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Koyuncu; ‘Expected rate could not be achieved’

Didim Turizm Derneği Başkanı Melih Koyuncu, 2023 yaz sezonunu değerlendirdi. Ekonomik istikrarsızlıklara, fiyat artışlarına ve maliyetlere rağmen Didim’in muhtemelen sezonu yüzde 70 civarında otel doluluk oranıyla kapatacağını belirtti. Didim’de turizm sezonu artık sona yaklaşırken, yerel basına yaptığı yazılı açıklamada Koyuncu, ekonomik istikrarsızlık, artan enflasyon ve maliyetler nedeniyle sezonun yönetilmesinin zor olduğunu söyledi. Koyuncu, şunları söyledi:…

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School and British residents enhance students’ English language skills

In a display of community spirit, Didim Vocational School recently joined forces with British citizens residing in the area to elevate the English language proficiency of its students. With the support of concerned British residents, this collaborative effort has brought immense value to the university students. In a statement shared on the official account of…

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Resounding success for CoDA’s Afternoon Tea and Fashion show

Didim Street Animals Protection Association (CoDA) recently organized a heartwarming event that brought together 45 animal enthusiasts for an afternoon of community support. Supporting the Cause CoDA delighted its guests with a delectable menu of tuna, cheese, and egg mayo sandwiches, along with sausage rolls, quiche, cheese scones, scones with cream and jam, ginger cake,…

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Caretta carettas loved Aydın

While the increase in the number of nests of caretta caretta sea turtles on the beaches in Aydın since 2011 is pleasing, this year approximately 502 hatchlings successfully hatched from 720 eggs. Five caretta caretta nests were identified on the beaches of Didim district and four on the beaches of Kuşadası, and they were taken under…

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Didim Vegan Büfe’ set to reopen in 2024

The Vegan Buffet, opened in Altınkum this season by Didim Municipality to promote vegan foods and enable citizens to consume healthy foods, has closed the season. Didim Mayor Deniz Atabay, who took steps to ensure that the public can access vegan foods, added new ones to the progressive steps he took for animals, climate and health in 2023, after…

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Carving gives life to trees

Mehmet Dizen, who ran a store for baby clothes and belongings in Aydın’s Incirliova district for years, closed his store and turned to his childhood hobby of wood carving. Dizen, 43, who improved himself and mastered his profession despite not receiving any training, said: “I currently earn my income entirely from manual labour.” Married and…

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Reaction to potential new laws on short-term rentals

Turkey’s Culture and Tourism Ministry is about to finalize work to regulate the short-term rental market, introducing new legal obligations for those who rent out their properties. According to the regulations under consideration, property owners should put a sign on the doors of the houses indicating that it is a short-term rental property. Those who…

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City Point Hotel owner addresses sealing incident

Deniz Aktaş, the owner of Didim’s City Point Hotel, has issued a statement regarding last week’s sealing of the establishment. Aktaş aims to shed light on the events that led to this decision and clarify the situation. Open dialogue with Didim Municipality Aktaş highlighted that he and his team maintained an open line of communication…

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Scores of cyclists enjoy Didim Bifest

The 4th Didim Bicycle Festival (BİFEST), organized by Didim Municipality and Didim Posedion Bicycle Sports Club, has been deemed an amazing success by those that took part. The three-day festival include cycle tours around the region and concludes with certificates being presented to the participants. Cycling enthusiasts had the opportunity to visit the historical, touristic…

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Guests relocated as ‘Twin Towers’ hotel sealed

A hotel, dubbed ‘Twin Towers because of its skyline’ has been sealed yet again by Didim Municipality. The owners deny any wrongdoing. Didim Maril Hotel changed hands at the beginning of 2023 and was named City Point Hotel. The hotel, which was sealed many times when it was a Maril Hotel, was sealed again on…

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