A new Didim-Turgutreis-Bodrum ferry service will be officially launched today (Mon July 1) before going into full operation tomorrow (Tues July 2). Aydın Metropolitan Municipality, in cooperation with Muğla Metropolitan Municipality, will launch the service to mark Cabotage Day – an annual celebration related to merchant marine rights of Turkey. The first of the sea…
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Ferry services from Didim to the Greek islands of Kos and Leros have restarted this season, launched by Yeşil Marmaris The Didim-Kos voyage traveled with 50 people on the first day. The services were restarted after a five-year break. The first ferry left from the district’s D-Marin port. At 08:30, passengers completed their procedures at…
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Three students from Didim have returned with a medal haul after competing in the Aydin regional school sports swimming tournament in Nazilli last weekend. Didim’s representatives this year were: Maya Gördüemel from American Kültür Koleje, Mira Dedemen from Valiler Ilk Okul, and Aymine Ayliz Türkay of Atatürk Ilk Okul. They were among over 100 competitors,…
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A planned meeting in Akbuk today (Thurs) to discuss proposals for a controversial marble quarry could not be held due to the protests from the public. The meeting had been called to discuss the Environment Impact Assessment (EIA) of the plans and for more information about the marble quarry, crushing and screening plant planned to…
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The population exchange between Turkiye and Greece 100 years ago this year has been commemorated in Didim by grandchildren and families of relatives who experienced it. Their ancestors came to Kovela Port – now known as Sedef Koy on the Mavisehir coastline – where they first set foot on Turkish soil. They were transferred from…
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Air temperatures above seasonal norms have mobilised diving tourism early this season in Kuşadası. The resort offers its local and foreign guests the opportunity to explore the unique beauties of the Aegean by diving in the turquoise sea thanks to its underwater beauties. Especially in April, high air temperatures compared to previous years revitalised diving…
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The Ministry of Culture and Tourism published the specifications regarding the allocation of regions within the borders of the Tourism Protection and Development zone in Didim. Acccording to local media, the Ministry has allocated land for 8 immovable properties in the upper part of the coastline, located within the borders of Çamlık neighborhood in Didim…
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A shipwreck dating back to the Early Byzantine Period (5th-6th Century AD), with various amphora intact, has been confirmed lying off Fournoi Island which lies off the coasts of Samos Island and Guzelcamli, near Kusadasi. The Archaeological Marine Archaeological Research Project, carried out by the University of Thessaly and the Greek Maritime Antiques Directorate around…
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Realty World has received three positive testimonials from happy clients in the last few weeks confirming that they are one of the best teams to work with when it comes to selling or buying your home. Help you at every step The agency, which is the sister company of Voices Newspaper, was highlighted by Barry.…
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Local charity Help-in-Hands has been busy over the last few months helping to raise money and give hope so many more people. Charity spokesperson Lynn Cole said: “2023 ended with the first-ever joint Boxing Day Swim. I must say a massive thanks to Casper’s Bar, Didim shelter volunteer dog walkers DAS for organising such a…
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