Regional News

Ministry of Trade inspected cafes and restaurants in 17 provinces

The Ministry, which amended the Price Label Regulation, stipulated that the documents regarding tariffs and price lists must be placed in front of the entrance door and on the tables where service. This includes restaurants, restaurants, cafes, patisseries and similar workplaces where food and beverage services are provided, in a way that can be easily…

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Antalya preferred by Germans in early booking

Antalya preferred by Germans in early booking Mediterranean Touristic Hoteliers and Operators Association President Kaan Kavaloğlu, has stated that for the first time in early booking sales in Germany, Turkey has surpassed Spain. “We aim to see 4 million German tourists in Antalya this year. Therefore, this year, the Germans may surpass the Russians,” said…

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Traffic Inspections Ramped Up Ahead of New Year

While traffic inspections have been tightened just a few days before the New Year, 251 drivers were found to have violated the rules throughout Aydın in the last 24 hours and were duly fined. Six vehicles were also banned from the roads. Aydın Provincial Police Department Traffic Inspection Branch Directorate and Regional Traffic Inspection Branch…

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Turkish archeologists to lead all excavations: Minister

Culture and Tourism Minister Mehmet Nuri Ersoy has announced that Turkish archaeologists, for the first time, will lead all excavations previously carried out by foreign scientific committees in the scope of the new “Heritage to the Future” project. Speaking at the Grand National Assembly of Türkiye, where the budget of the Culture and Tourism Minister for 2024 was…

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Dam to be built between Bodrum and Milas

News has emerged of plans to establish a dam for irrigation and agricultural purposes between Bodrom and Milas. It was announced that an Environment Impact Assessment (EIA) Positive decision was given by the Ministry for the Kemikler (Gökçeler) Dam and Irrigation, Material Quarries, Crushing-Screening-Washing Facility and Concrete Plant project, which was initiated for the construction…

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Entrepreneur Cultivates Diverse Bamboo Haven, Plans Unique ‘Bamboo Forest’

Fethiye-based entrepreneur Turgut Arıkan is embarking on an innovative venture to establish an expansive ‘bamboo forest’ featuring 300 in-demand or rare bamboo varieties. He aims to transform this lush area into a living space accessible for locals and tourists to explore. Formerly a ship captain, Arıkan (38) found inspiration during his travels abroad upon encountering…

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“Seven Sleepers” and “Zeus” Attract Great Attention

It is believed the Seven Sleepers Cave near Ephesus is where the “Seven Sleepers” narrative found in Islam and Christianity took place. The Zeus Cave, at the entrance of the Dilek Peninsula Büyük Menderes Delta National Park, is believed to be the place where the Virgin Mary stayed during her trip to Ephesus. The caves…

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Double murder of mother and child investigated

Police in Bodrum have launched a double murder inquiry of a Russian model and her daughter found executed and wrapped in sheets. It was determined the bodies, found among rocks and bushes on a hillside in Bodrum, belonged to Russian national Irina Dvizova (42) and her daughter Dayana (15). It was understood they were shot…

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EU Delegation’s Environmental Campaign on Beach Cleanups, Reforestation, and Marine Protection Initiatives

The European Union (EU) Delegation to Turkey conducted awareness-raising activities in the Muğla region on November 20-21 as part of the global initiatives, the EU Beach Cleanup Campaign and Tree Planting Campaign. These initiatives are jointly implemented worldwide under the framework of ‘Green Diplomacy Week’. The events, attended by the Head of the European Union…

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Discovering Türkiye’s slow food market

The Slow Food movement continues to thrive in Türkiye with now five ‘Earth’ markets held across the country including this month’s edition in Muğla, held on Aug. 26, which will also be a ‘Wedding Dishes Festival’ Slow Food is an international movement focused on food and agriculture. It emphasizes the importance of consuming locally produced, traditional,…

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