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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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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