A CRACKER of a Christmas fayre in Didim drew in scores of expats on Sunday. Zebra Cafe, run by Laura Bower Çetinkaya, hosted many hobby, arty and cooked produce stalls for the mainly expat community. The Christmas spirit was helped along with one of Santas helpers keeping busy with the little ones. Elf Olivia Tilley…
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Drivers face stiffer fines DRIVERS failing to ensure that their tyres are in good working order this winter will face increased financial penalties – increasing to 602TL from Jan 1 from the present 571TL. The decree was issued by the Transport Ministry in a bid to get drivers to improve safety on the roads this…
Read More ADVERTORIAL: A COUNTRY restaurant close to Akkoy is throwing open its doors this winter with plenty of Ottoman tastes and delights to tempt the tastebuds. Han Otag Restaurant is located on the right and shortly before the approach to the village of Akkoy, about seven minutes after the Didim Aqua Park on the Didim-Akkoy road.…
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CRIME rose by 40 per cent across Didim and Akbuk in 2015 compared to last year. However, local security heads say the figures may be skewed by the upsurge in the number of incidents of illegal immigration from Syria, while the resorts have experienced a population increase. The main headlines suggest burglaries and robbery have…
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A CHARITY headed up a much-loved Didim resident has helped to collect and distribute clothes and uniforms for scores of people. The Didim branch of the Turkey Association charity collected, within a three month period, thousands of items of clothing which were packaged and sent to specially set up camps for Syrian refugees. Also the charity…
Read More EXPATS and Christians looking to get into the Christmas spirit are being offered the chance to attend three carol and Xmas singalongs – with the main one being hosted at the newly opened Didim Chapel. The Ecumenical and Evangelical elements of the Christian faith in Didim will be organising a united candle lit Christmas carol…
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ADVERTORIAL: If you’re an expat, second home owner or simply a tourist staying over the winter on the West Coast and looking to hit the open roads, then Kusadasi’s Budget Rent a Car, has some great ideas of places for you to visit. Budget combines the strength of one of the world’s largest car rental…
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TWO former Altinkum residents have tied the knot in the UK. The wedding of James Toplis and Jennifer Seaward took place on November 4 in Durham City. The couple met in Altinkum when Jim was living at the Diamond City complex and Jenn was managing the Oracle Tour Office at Third Beach. The wedding was…
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ADVERTORIAL CHOOSING chic and cool furniture has just moved up a notch with the opening of a new furniture store in Didim. The swanky, unique and elegant designs in all their shapes, sizes and colours can be found at the new Didim Home Designer store, which is located on Kavala Cadd, at the back of…
Read More A RUN of three wins in four games has seen Didimspor rise to third in the Amateur League 10. Didim, off the back of a weekend 4-0 drubbing of Kale, stepped up to a midweek game against Sarayköyspor. The match was heading for a 0-0 draw, until Riza stepped up in the 88th minute and…
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