Regional News

Vildan quits city life for farming

Working in a private company in Istanbul and returning to Aydın to her family after getting bored of city life, 32-year-old Vildan Uğurlu pursued her dream of farming and found peace in agriculture. Uğurlu, whose life changed with the “Pitaya in the Land of Efeler” project that she came across in 2020, said that she…

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No increase in barber tariffs

Aydın Barbers, Hairdressers and Beauty Salons Chamber President Serhan Avşar has announced there will be no price increases in Aydın until the end of the year. In his statement, Avşar said, “With the update made in January, barber tariffs were determined in Aydın. Accordingly, hair and beard washing, blow drying, waxing services were determined as…

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Ancient Zeus head found at Aphrodisias

In a social media announcement, Culture and Tourism Minister Mehmet Nuri Ersoy revealed the discovery of a colossal Zeus head at the Aphrodisias Ancient City in Aydın. The minister emphasized that efforts to preserve Anatolia’s rich heritage for future generations will continue unabated. Ersoy stated: “A unique discovery at Aphrodisias: The colossal head of Zeus. This…

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The wonder of Bodrum Castle at night

  Bodrum Castle, where the Underwater Archaeology Museum is also located, welcomes its visitors by keeping its doors open until late hours within the scope of the ‘Night Museology’ application. The castle, which is the symbol of Bodrum and been on the UNESCO World Heritage Tentative List since 2016, welcomes thousands of local and foreign…

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‘Russia’s most beautiful biker’ killed in Milas horror crash

Glamorous biker and influencer MotoTanya has been killed in a horrific crash on the Soke-Milas highway. Russian Tatyana Ozolina had more than eight million followers across her social media outlets. It emerged that an accident occurred on the highway this week in which a one was killed and another was seriously injured. Famous Russian youTuber…

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Fines for selling ‘free sunbeds’

Kuşadası Municipality Police Department teams are implementing strict inspections on businesses that do not comply with the free sunbed and umbrella rule applied on beaches. During the inspections they carry out at regular intervals, the teams are imposing penalties on businesses that sell sunbeds and umbrellas to the public. Following the protocol signed between Kuşadası District…

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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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Excavations unearth third major gate at Ephesus

Archaeologists have unearthed the Koressos gate, one of the three main entrances to the ancient city of Ephesus, once a bustling trade and tourism site. The find marks a major milestone in the excavation efforts within the ancient site. The project involves both local and international scientific delegations working to uncover the city’s historical treasures. The Koressos gate…

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Excavation of Aydin’s ancient city ‘Nysa’ boosted by 200,000TL

Aydın Metropolitan Council has agreed to provide 200,000 liras to support ongoing excavations of Nysa Ancient City in Sultanhisar district. The ancient city of Nysa is located 3km northwest of Sultanhisar town. It was established in the beginning of the 2nd century BC at the foot of a mythological mountain which was known as “Messogis”…

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They entered the sea for the first time in their lives

Kuşadası Municipality hosted 40 children studying at the summer schools of Mardin Nusaybin Child Development Center. The happiness of the children who had the opportunity to swim in the sea for the first time in their lives was worth seeing. Kuşadası Deputy Mayor Yusuf Atak welcomed the children between the ages of 7-14 who visited the…

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