Didim/Aydin

The Harbinger of Nevruz nears

The last of the three fabled “cemre” is set to fall on March 5-6 ushering in the Turkic world’s harbinger of Nevruz, the festival celebrating the awakening of nature. According to information from Anadolu Ajansi, the “cemre,” which means “fire, ember, glowing coal” and is believed to fall at weekly intervals, is thought to warm the…

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Latest on Help-in-Hands’ Winter Activities

Didim Help-in-Hands members would like to express their thanks to everyone for their generosity to the organisation, whether donating clothes, knitting jumpers, organising quizzes, helping with the auctions, or selling clothes. The organisation’s Lynn Cole said: “It all goes to prove that we really do have an amazing community here in Didim. All of this…

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1 Billion TL seawater-to-drinking water project to be created in Akbük

A 1 billion TL ‘reverse osmosis” system that will convert seawater into drinking water is to be built in Akbük, to tackle the chronic water shortage experienced during the summer months. The facility will purify 10,000 cubic meters of seawater daily, with a water purification capacity of approximately 115 litres per second, meeting the water…

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Home sales In Aydin increase, foreigner buyers fall across Türkiye

A near-12 percent rise in housing sales across Aydin province in December year-on-year led to a total 31,010 homes being sold in 2025. Data released by the Turkish Statistical Institute (TÜİK) showed that a total of 4,076 housing units were sold in Aydın in the last month of 2025, a remarkable 11.8% increase compared to…

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‘Virtual Museum’ for Didim’s Temple of Apollo Gathers Momentum

A new ‘virtual museum” that will enable visitors to see the Temple of Apollo in a completely new light is underway by the Didim Chamber of Commerce. Chamber of Commerce President Hilmi Erbaş said the “Apollon VR Project” – allowing the Temple to be seen with the help of augmented reality – will be centred…

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New Culinary Academy Launched in Didim

A 12.5 million lira Didim Culinary Academy Project has been created with the aim to train up and supply qualified personnel for the area’s tourism sector. The high-tech kitchen has been completed with the establishment of a workshop-academy within the Didim Public Education Centre. Didim Chamber of Commerce President Hilmi Erbaş, Board of Directors and…

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Realty World Expands With After Sales & Property Management Division

The start of a new year is the perfect time for fresh beginnings, and Realty World / Choices is leading the way with the launch of its new After Sales Services and Property Management division, designed to provide comprehensive, transparent support to property owners in Didim and surrounding areas. Built around clear communication, accountability, and…

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Mavişehir to undergo TL 20 million overhaul

A massive 20 million lira project to upgrade Mavişehir, including the popular market place, is underway and will be completed by May 2026. Didim Municipality will be implementing the project with the aim of solving long-standing rainwater drainage infrastructure problems while creating a social living space for the area. The project will include an 8655…

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Couple ‘highly recommend’ Realty World after Akbük house sale

Realty World, the sister company of Voices Newspaper, has received high praise from a couple who decided to sell up after many happy years in Akbük. Janet and Ahmad came to Realty World based on the positive experiences of a friend who had sold through the company, and they were not to be disappointed. The…

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New mega-shopping mall planned near Bodrum Airport

A massive shopping mall is to be built around an hour away from Didim, it has been revealed. The Novada Forum Project, planned by Turkmall, will be built between Bodrum and Milas at the Bosphorus Junction, which is around 15 minutes from Bodrum Airport. The shopping mall, featuring food and beverage areas, entertainment units, and…

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