Regional News

Seven injured after woman’s nude escapade

A POLISH couple has been deported from Turkey with a five-year travel ban after a man injured seven people, including two police officers, in a drunken rage after finding his wife nude at their hotel’s pool in Marmaris.

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YellAli unlocks Aydin’s expat potential

Advertorial LAUNCHED in July 2013 with coverage across Turkey, YellAli’s initial focus has been on Istanbul and the southern Aegean cities. Over the coming months, YellAli will be extending its reach to Izmir and Aydin working alongside Voices.  Most of you will already know of and have heard of YellAli.com but do you really know…

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Izmir Festival begins

THE 29th International İzmir Festival started on May 26 with a concert by the Luigi Cherubini Youth Orchestra, founded by Italian maestro Riccardo Muti, who has been decorated with the greatest honorary medals of many countries. 

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Ephesus edges closer to UNESCO list

THE mayor of İzmir’s Selçuk district, Zeynel Bakıcı, has announced the ancient city of Ephesus fulfills all requirements to be accepted on the UNESCO World Heritage Sites List.

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Plush hotel opens in Bodrum

THE Jumeirah Bodrum Palace, an ornate luxury hotel overlooking the Aegean Sea, opened this month with a range of new services and special offers for discerning travellers.

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