Didim-based members of the family of American-Turkish dual-national Ayşenur Ezgi Eygi, killed by Israeli troops while participating in a protest against settler expansion in the occupied West Bank have spoken of their devastation of her death. Ayşenur, a 26-year-old volunteer with the anti-occupation International Solidarity Movement, died in hospital on Friday after being shot in…
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The curtain has been raised on the behind-the-scenes saga that has seen the Didim Amphitheatre closed and off-limits – and is now grabbing the public’s attention. Local and national newspapers have reported that the 780 million liras development is standing idle because it is in the middle of a disagreement between the present mayor, the…
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A wide-ranging interview given by Interior Minister Ali Yerlikaya has raised the potential for residence permits to be obtained from notaries. Yerlikaya emphasized, in an interview with daily newspaper Sabah, that a protocol was signed between the Directorate of Migration Management and the Union of Notaries regarding the applications made by foreigners who want to…
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Didim District Governor Can Kazım Kuruca examined the sports investments that are under construction and about to be completed in the district. While the investments in Didim by the Ministry of Youth and Sports continue at full speed, Didim District Governor Can Kazım Kuruca examined the latest status of the investments. Kuruca examined the latest…
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The Mavişehir Coastal Houses Beautification, Development and Social Solidarity Association located in Didim organized a second-hand goods and food bazaar for the benefit of street animals. The residents launched the bazaar over a three-day period and featured the sale of home-made meals and food they had made, as well as second-hand goods. In addition to…
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The Turkish Sailing Federation surfing championship was held in Alaçatı between August 10-14. In the final leg of the event, which was held over three legs, Didim Sailing Club athlete Marina Vereschagin became the Turkish champion by coming first in the women’s category. In the men’s category, Dimitri Vereschagin came third in Turkey. Meanwhile, Aleksandre Vereschagin came…
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The Accessible Café, operated by the Didim and Region Disabled Persons Association (DİYED) in Akbük District, continues to provide service to its growing client base. The café, which has access to the beach, aims to provide a barrier-free holiday service to disabled individuals. There is a disabled walking area on the beach reserved specifically for…
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The restoration work of the two-story building known as the Knasckfuss House, next to the Temple of Apollo, continues. The building was used as a home by people who settled in Didim after the population exchange between Turkey and Greece in 1924. It was also later used as a warehouse for the German excavation team conducting…
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The preparation meeting for the “World Loves Didim Culture Festival”, which will be held for the third time this year on September 6-7, was held in the meeting hall of the Didim Chamber of Commerce. The meeting was chaired by Didim District Governorship, as the coordinator, while representatives from ADÜ Didim Vocational School, Didim Municipality,…
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Migrants stopped off Didim An operation was carried out by Didim District Gendarmerie Command against migrant smuggling and human trafficking crimes. As a result of a coordinated operation with the Coast Guard Command off the coast of Didim , 25 irregular migrants and 1 organizer were caught. During the operation, 1 inflatable boat and motor were also seized.…
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