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Extra Blue Flag beach in Didim announced

Within the scope of the Blue Flag Program conducted by the Turkish Environmental Education Foundation (TÜRÇEV), another public beach in Didim has been awarded a blue flag. The new addition – the 2nd bay, Amphitheatre green area – brings the number of Blue Flag beaches and marinas to 13. Didim Mayor Hatice Gençay, Deputy Mayors…

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Mayor reviews 100 days in office

Didim Mayor Hatice Gençay, who was elected as the first female mayor of Didim in the local elections on March 31, 2024, has offered an assessment of her first 100 days in office. Evaluating the work done in the district, she said the council’s Parks and Gardens Directorate teams have continued to work feverishly throughout…

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Shelter in Didim became film location

The film Aşk Sokakta, which is currently being shot in Didim, continues at full speed. The film, which was shot all around the district, also included the Didim Taşburun Fishing Shelter. Burcu Kıratlı, Hasan Denizyaran and Adin Külçe play the leading roles in the film, which began filming at Didim’s bus station in June. Directed…

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New ferry times and fees announced

A new timetable for the ferries from Didim to Turgutries and Bodrum have been announced. The Didim – Turgutreis – Bodrum Timetable and Price List is as follows: Didim – Turgutreis (Cruise Time 1 Hour 10 Minutes) Every Day: 09:00, 17:45 Turgutreis – Didim (Cruise Time 1 Hour 10 Minutes) Every Day: 12:00 20:35 Didim…

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Didim’s own olive oil brand celebrates 8 new awards

Didim’s renowned Zeytinseli brand, which has been participating in national and international table olive and olive oil quality competitions, has reaped another eight awards in 2024. Founded and branded by retired Notary Bekir İşlek, Zeytinseli Zeytincilik has been operating in the Akköy neighborhood of Didim since 2007. Following the eight awards this year, the brand…

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Fines imposed for unlicensed rentals

A warning has been issued to those renting out their homes without permission after two people was each fined 94,000TL. The two, who were determined to have rented their home for a day without permission, following an inspection carried out by the Gendarmerie in Söke, were each imposed an administrative fine. This comes after a…

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Didim and Kuşadası back on film

Aydin returned to the film set, with the shooting of the movie Aşk Sokakta beginning this month. The new film, starring Burcu Kıratlı, Hasan Denizyaran and Adin Külçe, will draw viewers to the silver screen. The film, directed by Hasan Doğan, has begun shooting in the Kuşadası district. The film will tell the touching story…

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Didim’s historical water wells await protection

Historic water wells in Didim, which have existed since before the First World War, are in danger of disappearing. These hundreds of years old water wells were used for years by the immigrants who settled in Didim after the population exchange. However, it is expected that these wells, which were covered or destroyed by the…

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Latin dance night on Art Street

Didim Municipality organized a dance night event on Art Street in Altınkum’s Çamaltı district. The Latin dance night was aimed bringing movement to the region and promote the stands selling art and handicraft products. Didim Mayor Hatice Gençay, CHP District President Aşkın Atlı, Deputy Mayor Aydan Aşık Turgut, CHP district administrators and many citizens attended…

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Pots ‘n’ pans protest by Didim retirees

The Didim Branch of the Union of All Retirees held a protest with empty pots, pans and whistles due to the low wage increase given to retired citizens. The ruling Justice and Development Party (AKP) government has submitted a bill to parliament that will lift the minimum pension by 2,500 Turkish Liras to 12,500 liras…

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