By Ruken Alişkan Prior to the First World War, the settlement in Didim was around Apollon and Greeks lived there. However, with the population exchange agreement made after the war, Turks and Greeks were mutually expelled. I say “were mutually expelled” because people were hastily put on ships by soldiers without any preparation, on both…
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More than 100 camera traps have been laid in Dilek Peninsula National Park close to Didim in an attempt to spot the rare Anatolian Leopard. While efforts are underway by the General Directorate of Nature Conservation and National Parks (DKMP) to track down the Anatolian leopard, which is about to become extinct in Turkey, it…
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Local media reports suggest that the construction of the 75-bed annex building for Didim State Hospital has been sealed. The construction of the outpatient clinic with 75 beds and the additional building with 10 intensive care beds of Didim State Hospital was started last year. It was due to offer an ability to cope…
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FORTY-YEAR-OLD blacksmith Bayram Karabulut, who lives in Didim, has become well-known for his art rather than his work. Karabulut, whose shop has become a museum rather than a blacksmith, with his works of art created from iron, is currently exhibiting nearly 70 of his works. Bayram Karabulut, who stated that he has been working in…
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LOCAL reports have suggested that a new era is to begin for those who will buy a house, land or automobile. Affecting Didim and the rest of Turkey, as of July 1, 2023, these transactions can be made through a notary public. With the arrival of the summer season, transactions will be made from notary…
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AWARD-WINNING Didim author, Maximilian Sam, has published his new book, “Stories From A Stray”. It comprises 21 short stories from the original “stray”, incorporating a range of genres. In the book you’ll meet characters ranging from a chef to a spy, from a rugby player to a man called Dave. You’ll win and lose the…
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It was an immense pleasure to welcome a friend of many years back to Didyma last weekend, wrote Glenn Maffia. His absence had been necessitated by the pandemic and then work commitments, but after four long years his arrival was most welcomed and the conversation flowed as if there had been no pause. Diminishing returns…
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Native archaeologists appear to possess a particular predilection in rebuilding ancient sites, writes Glenn Maffia. Probably at the behest of transient politicians whose belligerent insistence in procuring touristic revenues are in stark contrast to historical enquiry. I have absolutely no qualms about visitors arriving in this historically wealthy land, the crossroads of a multitude of…
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Didim student Maya Gördüemel has returned with a medal haul and several broken records following a national swimming trials event, held in Nazili, last weekend. Maya competed in seven races for the age nine category – shocking not only parents, but coaches with her overall record-breaking performance. She would have gained four golds in the…
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On March 10-11-12, the first of Didim Medusa Mini Tango Festival will be held with the support of private entrepreneurs. Cem Beşe, owner of Olivia Restaurant in Apollon, and Alev Deniz, a culture and art entrepreneur, came together to create a centre for artistic activities in Didim. Alev Deniz, who has a culture and art…
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