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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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