Local News

Friday’s mass police crackdown in Didim explained

24 August 2014

EXPATS and foreign tourists may have been left wandering what on earth was happening when droves of police swarmed Didim on Friday night. It appears that it was part of a surprise mass raid across the district to check on businesses and individuals – and all in the name of peace and security, and generally…

Four dead, 25 injured in Didim road carnage

18 August 2014

TWO children, aged four and five years, were among four people killed and 25 injured in three accidents on the roads of Didim in recent days.

Puzzle of Altinkum Beach’s future

18 August 2014

THE ownership of Altinkum Beach is to be addressed at the end of the summer season after doubt was raised about its future.

Akbuk quizzes Atabay on water shortages

18 August 2014

SCORES of residents attended an impromptu meeting last week in Akbuk to question Didim Mayor Deniz Atabay on this summer’s water shortages.

Charges raised against ‘justice vigil’ protestors

18 August 2014

THIRTY people are to be charged after they set up a small camp on Didim’s new Town Square to protest against the death of Berkin Elvan, one of the youngest people to die as a result of the Gezi Park protests.

Didim News in Brief: August 18

18 August 2014

Neighbours catch burglary suspect NEIGHBOURS turned detective when they became suspicious of a man seen in a complex block last week.

Mavısehir loses a legend

18 August 2014

Klaus Jurgens LAST week Didim’s international and Turkish communities came together to bid their final farewell to Kevin Mugford, a much loved and highly respected local personality who had suddenly passed away at his house

Sinbad’s a gem for jewellery choice

18 August 2014

Advertorial: IF YOU are after the perfect gift on holiday or as a resident in Didim, then you won’t have to look much further than the beautiful offerings at Sinbad Jewellery.

Summer sizzles as beaches remain crammed

18 August 2014

BEACHES at Third Beach and Tuntas Beach remained crammed as tourist looked for alternatives to Main Beach.

Buying a bar? Just add Citrus

18 August 2014

Advertorial ONE of the most popular bars in Didim for expats and tourists looking for a quiet drink is now up for sale. Citrus Bar, just a few minutes’ walk from the rear of Alo 24, off Ataturk Boulevard, is available at the right price after a decision was made by the owners to quit…