Local News

Big hotel investment set for Didim

Ahmet Akbalık, owner of Ela Excellence Resort Belek in Antalya and Chairman of Özak Global Holding, has given information about new tourism investments – and plans to invest in a large hotel in Didim. Expressing that they will continue their tourism investments to turn the Ela Excellence brand into a chain, Akbalık said that their…

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“Nature-friendly Didim” workshop hosted

A ‘Nature-Friendly Didim’ Workshop was held by Didim Municipality. Delivering the opening speech of the workshop held in Didim, Mayor Deniz Atabay said, “Environmental issues have become very important and vital both in our country and in the whole world. “Many countries, which we consider developed countries, have not allowed works that are difficult to…

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Crafting dreams together: A tale of ceramics and friendship

Doğanbey Village, a hidden gem amidst the tranquil landscapes of Turkey, holds a cherished secret – Atölyedometia, a ceramics workshop that weaves a heartwarming tale of artistry and camaraderie. Enter the proprietors of this charming workshop, Serpil and her husband, Selim. In the bustling streets of Istanbul, they forged successful careers – Serpil as a…

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Concerns arise over geothermal projects expansion

The growth of geothermal projects in Aydın has garnered attention and raised concerns among environmentalists. With 33 operational geothermal power plants and numerous drilling wells already in place, the city is witnessing a surge in new developments. The latest project in question involves an application to establish a geothermal power plant (GPP) in the Köşk…

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Spiralling rents cause misery for families

With rents for housing continuing to spiral the impact on local families is being felt, with at least one being made homeless as a result. In Turkey, it is now almost impossible for low and middle-income people to buy a new house. High house prices and loan fees reduce the hope of buying a house…

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Municipality met with Akbük residents

Aydın Metropolitan Municipality and Didim Municipality officials met with citizens in Akbük. New steps were announced to be taken for a more beautiful Akbük after listening to the locals’ problems. Mayor A. Deniz Atabay, Deputy Mayors Yusuf Deveci, Zeynel Şener, E. Öznur Gündoğdu and Metin Başer, and many citizens attended the meeting in the Akbük…

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Pet rehabilitation hub nears completion  

Kuşadası Municipality is about to complete the renovation works it started at the Kuşadası Pet Rehabilitation Center, located on the Kirazlı District road. In this context, Kuşadası Mayor Ömer Günel visited the center together with journalist Ömür Gedik, who is known as an animal lover, radio broadcaster Cem Arslan and social media phenomena Ece Ronay,…

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Children awarded certificates for Caretta work

Several local children have been recognized by Aydin’s Conservation and Nature Lovers Association (EKODOSD) for their help with the monitoring work of nesting caretta caretta turtles on Sagtur Beach this summer The children were each given certificates to highlight the role they played in ensuring 229 baby caretta hatched and made their way out to…

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Aid campaign for little ones of the earthquake zone

Didim Cemevi Association did not forget the children in the earthquake zone. They started a campaign to provide clothing aid for children in the earthquake zone. The campaign aims to provide clothing aid to students going to school in Adıyaman and Malatya provinces, which are located in the earthquake zone. An amount of 1,500 TL…

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Garbage clean on Didim’s beaches

Didim Plogging Group was a participant in Didim Belediye’s recently sponsored clean-up of various parts of the coastline to coincide with “Let’s Do It Turkey” Global Environmental Cleaning Movement. The group collected garbage and waste found on our beaches in aid of a clean environment and a clean world. Other groups to take part included…

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