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Pioneering projects envisioned by Didim’s honorary citizen Baraner

Didim’s honorary citizen and tourism professional Hüseyin Baraner met with the press members in Didim. Hüseyin Baraner, who was the pioneer of tourism investment summits in Didim and was later given the title of honorary citizen, held a press conference in the Chamber of Commerce assembly hall with Didim travel agency owner Hikmet Atilla, and made…

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Unforgettable moments at Didim Lavender Festival

The Didim Lavender Festival, organized by Didim Municipality for the 4th time this year, was a scene of colorful scenes. Thousands of citizens who attended the festival witnessed the fragrant Lavender Festival held in the eye-catching lavender fields. The festival was a magnificent visual feast to local and foreign citizens. The festival, held at the…

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Didim tenants reel as maximum rent hike set at whopping 65%

Tenants across Didim, and the rest of Turkey, are bracing for major hikes in rents after the official rental rate was recalculated, with the maximum set at 65.07%. The two-year 25 percent cap on rent hikes expired as of July 2, and landlords and tenants were waiting to see what the new figures would be,…

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Planning to marry a Turk? Foreigners face new permit requirement

A new rule has been introduced this week that could affects the wedding plans of foreigners with Turks. The Interior Ministry has mandated that foreign nationals must possess a valid legal residence permit in Türkiye to marry Turkish citizens, in an effort to combat fake marriages to obtain permits or Turkish citizenship. In a directive sent by…

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Didim Municipality completed another project

The 4km bicycle and walking path on the shoreline of Akbük has been completed and is now open for use. The construction of the bicycle and walking path began in 2023. Within the scope of Mayor Hatice Gençay’s instructions, the 4 km bicycle and walking path works were completed in a short time. Mayor Gençay,…

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Art Street takes shape in Altinkum

Art Street stands given to disabled citizens in Didim has a new location. It is on Yalı Street just before the daily pleasure boats are moored. Handcrafted jewelry, goods, dolls, bags and similar products are waiting for their buyers. Songül Kocatepe, who set up a stand on Art Street, noted that the street, which had…

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Voices dances off with plaque

Voices Newspaper, one of the sponsors of the Dahot International Dance festival, were presented with a plaque for their involvement. The festival, which has been organized by the Didim Folk Fest Group for 14 years, saw dance teams from ten countries taking part. Voices was given a plaque for its contribution to the festival. Deniz…

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Unregistered rentals remain problem across Didim

With Didim having one of the highest number of summer houses in Aydin province, the problems of unregistered rentals continues to rear its head. According to information, there remains a high demand for unregistered seasonal rental houses. While work has been initiated on unregistered house rentals within the scope of the latest law passed by…

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To my dear friend Glenn…

Hasan Bayrak, Voices Publisher Glenn Maffia, one of the first editors of our newspaper, died last January 10th at the age of 66. I met Glenn in 2005, when I was a young 26-year-old journalist with plans to launch Voices, but I didn’t know how. And I met Glenn and Gill and together we published…

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Life is a Blue Flag beach – and a free sunbed!

The best beaches in Didim have been revealed amid news that sunbeds and sun loungers will be provided free at all public-run beaches. A total of 12 beaches and Didim Marina have been awarded the Blue Flag status. The internationally recognised eco-label lauds high water quality, environmental management, education and safety at the spots. The…

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