Two prefabricated kindergartens were built in the garden of Yalıköy Primary School, financed by the Pre-Accession Financial Assistance Instrument (IPA) provided by the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) and the European Union (EU) to candidate countries, with support of the Ministry of National Education and the Ministry of Labor and Social Security. The project was…
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In memory of Glenn Maffia, the Voices columnist, who passed away on January 10 at the age of 66, Voices has compiled some reflections from friends and family. His brother Brian said: “Glenn was a wonderful brother and will be missed so much.” A cremation service will be held on Wednesday January 31, at 15.00…
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Following the untimely and sudden death of Glenn Maffia, Voices Newspaper’s long-time columnist, on January 10, a number of his peers and close friends remember him with fondness in their own words: Izabela Miszczak, freelance photographer, journalist, and travel writer. When I first met Glenn it was in my role as the editor of the…
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The Boxing Day swim organized by CoDA (Care of Didim Animals), which took place opp. Pinocchios on Altinkum Beach, saw several Turks and foreign nationals head into the Aegean with various costumes and stayed in the water for about 15 minutes. The group was applauded as they emerged from the water. Donations collected will go…
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Didimspor women’s volleyball team, competing in the Turkish Volleyball Women’s 2nd League, defeated Marmaris Belediye Gençlik Spor, which it hosted at home, with a 3-0 win. Competing in the Turkish Volleyball Women’s 2nd League for the first time this season, Didimspor women’s volleyball team continued its fight for the top. Didimspor, which hosted Marmaris Belediye…
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A new tomography device has been installed at Didim State Hospital. Aydin Provincial Health Director Dr Eser Şenkul made a recent visit to the hospital and stated the new device aims to meet citizens’ tomography needs more quickly and complete the diagnosis and treatment processes as soon as possible. Şenkul said: “Since the current Tomography…
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Didim American College student Maya Gördüemel hit a silver streak at last week’s 2023 regional swimming championships. Maya, representing Ege Yükselen Swimming Club, competed at the two-day championships held in Nazili. She competed in six races for the age nine-ten category – obtaining the most medals by any one student overall. Her times were even…
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After completing their treatments at the Sea Turtle Research, Rescue, and Rehabilitation Center (DEKAMER), three injured sea turtles found off Kuşadası about 6 months ago have been released back into the sea. DEKAMER Director Prof. Dr. Yakup Kaska mentioned that one had a tracking device during the release event. He highlighted the importance of returning…
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Scenes from the movie Köy Düğünü (Village Wedding) were shot in Didim, it has been revealed. Filming was completed in and around the Temple of Apollo and the nearby Medusa House Boutique Hotel for the romantic comedy movie directed by Turkish director Hasan Doğan. The movie, yet to be released, tells the story of someone…
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Didim Municipality attended the “Bentour Comedy Night 2023” program organized by Bentour Reisen, one of Europe’s largest tour operators, in Antalya. The event saw Didim Mayor Ahmet Deniz Atabay, Deputy Mayor Öznur Gündoğdu, and Deputy President of the Didim Chamber of Commerce, Hikmet Atilla, attend. Hosting over 700 tourism and travel sector agencies from Germany,…
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