Local News

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…

Make a splash for Aegean swim

11 August 2014

THE TURKISH and expat communities are being urged to get behind an annual charity swim aimed at raising thousands of Turkish Lira for the disabled community.

Beach baby or pool pal?

11 August 2014

Klaus Jurgens A FORTNIGHT ago I had had the opportunity to enjoy an extended swim at one of our Blue Flag certified public beaches. And since Aydin became a Greater Metropolitan Municipality from April 1, it means more coveted sandy spots all the way from north Kusadasi to south-west of Akbuk; in other words, it…

Why Didim’s high cost for water?

11 August 2014

WHILE Akbuk grapples with a lack of water, Didim residents have been asking why they have to pay such high rates for their water.

Skeleton’s remains recovered in Temple dig

11 August 2014

ONGOING excavations around the historic Hisar Mosque, close to the Apollo Temple, have unearthed a skeleton and other artifacts.