Regional News

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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Aydın’s traveling family

Serkan Öztürk and his wife Zahide, who live in Aydın, are attracting attention with their passion for travel. The Öztürk couple, who have already explored 81 provinces of Turkey, are traveling the world with their 4-year-old daughter Pera. 42-year-old Serkan Öztürk, who works as a civil servant in  Aydın, devoted his life to discovering new places…

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Underwater park opened to public

The Blue Exile Art Project (BEAP) Underwater Park, located in Bodrum, celebrated its 1st Stage opening with a significant ceremony. The initiative is a collaborative effort between the Bodrum Maritime Museum, under Bodrum Municipality, and the Blue Aegean Sea Rotary Club, part of International Rotary’s 2440th Region. The event took place on Görecek Island, near…

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Underwater art park project planned for Bodrum

An Underwater Park Project is set to be built in Bodrum. It will be a first in Turkey and will emphasize the theme of art. In the project to be carried out in Adaboğazı, one of the paradise corners of the area, giant statues will be viewed by diving to a depth of 5-12 meters.…

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Turkish-German Youth Exchange

Within the scope of the Turkish-German Youth Exchange, students taking part in the project carried out in partnership with the Hessen DITIB Association and Muğla International Youth Centre have the opportunity to see the historical and cultural places of Muğla closely. The students visited Muğla Governor İdris Akbıyık within the scope of their programme in…

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Historical olive trees cut down, field owner fined 30,000 liras

In Muğla’s Bodrum district, an administrative fine of 30,150 liras was imposed on the owner of the field who cut historical olive trees. The District Directorate of Agriculture and Forestry teams, who received a report that the adult olive trees in the field in Gölköy Neighbourhood, each of which is estimated to be 500-1000 years…

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Municipality seals 382 buildings in Bodrum

As part of Bodrum Municipality’s efforts to combat illegal construction, it was reported that 382 structures have been sealed since the beginning of the year. In the statement made by the Municipality, in line with the work of the Building Control Directorate, the fight against illegal construction continues in all regions of Bodrum. The teams,…

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