Didim/Aydin

851,000 TL fines for renting unlicensed houses in Akbük

Nine home owners in Akbük have each been fined 94,622 TL after being caught illegally renting property. Didim District Gendarmerie Command officials took action after the nine were found to be daily renting their homes without a licence and the necessary documents. A total of 851,598 TL in fines was imposed. Gendarmerie officials stated that…

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Animal lovers take protest to the streets

Reaction to the latest regulations concerning street animals led to a protest on Thursday night in Didim. Local organisations and the public gathered to voice their opposition to their regulations with a gathering opposite the Old Courthouse in Didim and then a march to the City Square. The march occurred as the Voices Newspaper was…

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Ferry services remain popular

The sea bus services between Didim-Turgutreis-Bodrum, which started with the cooperation of Aydın Metropolitan Municipality and Muğla Metropolitan Municipality, continue to attract great interest from citizens. The project began with the aim of strengthening the tourism ties and increasing the mobility of Aydın and Muğla provinces tourism centres. It also offers fast and comfortable transportation…

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Maxeria Bule Didyma Hotel celebrates fourth anniversary

Akbuk’s 5-star Maxeria Bule Didyma Hotel celebrated its fourth year of operation with various events. During the events, hotel owner Hasan Aşkın confirmed that the company plans to bring a new hotel to the district in due course. The 5-star hotel, which is open summer and winter and serves with an all-inclusive concept, celebrated the…

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“We recommend Realty World without hesitation”

The team Realty World is always primed to offer the best service for clients looking to buy and sell their homes. Imran Kahlil and Janet Sefton described their experiences with the real estate agent, which is the sister company of Voices Newspaper. They said: “We had to sell an apartment in Akbük. We were unsure…

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Didim Walking Football Club primed for special match

The Didim Walking Football Club (DWFC) is set to take on its biggest match this week thanks to the unstinting support of Didim’s Sports Directorate. The club, co-founded by James Ash, Mark Williams and John Croft, has been given special permission to play a unique game on Thursday August 8 (9am KO) on a full-size…

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Extra Blue Flag beach in Didim announced

Within the scope of the Blue Flag Program conducted by the Turkish Environmental Education Foundation (TÜRÇEV), another public beach in Didim has been awarded a blue flag. The new addition – the 2nd bay, Amphitheatre green area – brings the number of Blue Flag beaches and marinas to 13. Didim Mayor Hatice Gençay, Deputy Mayors…

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Mayor reviews 100 days in office

Didim Mayor Hatice Gençay, who was elected as the first female mayor of Didim in the local elections on March 31, 2024, has offered an assessment of her first 100 days in office. Evaluating the work done in the district, she said the council’s Parks and Gardens Directorate teams have continued to work feverishly throughout…

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Shelter in Didim became film location

The film Aşk Sokakta, which is currently being shot in Didim, continues at full speed. The film, which was shot all around the district, also included the Didim Taşburun Fishing Shelter. Burcu Kıratlı, Hasan Denizyaran and Adin Külçe play the leading roles in the film, which began filming at Didim’s bus station in June. Directed…

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New ferry times and fees announced

A new timetable for the ferries from Didim to Turgutries and Bodrum have been announced. The Didim – Turgutreis – Bodrum Timetable and Price List is as follows: Didim – Turgutreis (Cruise Time 1 Hour 10 Minutes) Every Day: 09:00, 17:45 Turgutreis – Didim (Cruise Time 1 Hour 10 Minutes) Every Day: 12:00 20:35 Didim…

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