Didim/Aydin

Didim children with special needs set sail for hope

An educational and fun awareness event was held in Didim for children with autism and special needs. Organized in collaboration with the Didim Autism and Special Needs Children Association and the Didim Sailing Club, the event allowed the children to experience an unforgettable day sailing on sailboats. The sea excursion, carried out under the slogan…

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Concerns raised over historic mosque’s fate

A businessman has reacted to the current state of a historical building next to the ancient city of Miletus, which underwent restoration and that won a UNESCO award in 2012. Muharrem Hilmi Kayhan, owner of SÖKTAŞ, expressed his disapproval of the building’s neglect after it was transferred to the General Directorate of Foundations, saying, “Today,…

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History unearthed in Didim: major area protected

A total of 60,000 sqm of land in Didim is now under protection after investigations uncovered many historical artifacts dating back to the Late Roman and Byzantine periods. The Aydin Regional Board for the Protection of Cultural Heritage have expanded the boundaries of the Eastern Tekağaç Farm Settlement Archaeological Site, placing approximately 60,000 square meters…

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Youngsters Enjoy Life’s ‘Building Blocks’ In e-Twinning Project

Didim Academy Culture College Kindergarten continues to carry out activities focusing on children’s values, ​​education, cultural development, and life skills within the scope of the “Building Blocks for Life” project. It is being conducted under the eTwinning platform which strengthens international cooperation. The project aims to shape individuals of the future in a multifaceted way…

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Free Turkish Lessons For 100 As Language School Marks 20 Years

Didim American Culture Language School is marking 20th anniversary with a special community initiative. As of July 20, the school will offer free Turkish language lessons to the first 100 applicants as part of its two-decade anniversary celebrations. The initiative aims to help newcomers improve their Turkish language skills, integrate more easily into local life,…

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Didim Blue Flag Beaches Revealed, Aydin In National Top 5

Aydin Province is now ranked fourth nationally with 39 beaches being awarded Blue Flag status. Didim has several qualifying public beaches and private resorts. According to data released by the International Foundation for Environmental Education, the number of Blue Flag beaches in Türkiye has risen to 580. They successfully met the criteria for environmental cleanliness,…

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New laws on site maintenance fees kick in

A bill containing amendments to 14 different laws and 1 decree law, including regulations on exorbitant site maintenance fees, was published in the Official Gazette after being accepted by the Turkish Grand National Assembly. With the new regulation, the authority to set fees for exorbitant site maintenance fees has been transferred from site management to…

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Maya Becomes 12th Best Swimmer in Turkiye

Didim swimmer Maya Gördümel has been ranked in the top 15 overall in Turkiye after completing one of her toughest missions yet – the Turkish School Sports Swimming Championship Final in Bursa. After winning her own race, she was ranked 12th overall in Turkiye out of more than 1,000 children from over 400 schools across…

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Putting Didim on the Pickleball Map

If you’ve been near a sports centre recently, you may have noticed there’s a new game in town. Played on a court similar to tennis, with a paddle and a hollow plastic ball, pickleball is fast becoming one of the world’s most accessible and fastest-growing sports. And now, thanks to a unique mix of local…

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New Hotel from Wyndham Hotels & Resorts To Open in Altinkum

A new all-inclusive hotel from the acclaimed tourism group Wyndham Hotels & Resorts is to open in the heart of Altinkum on September 1, it has been revealed. Preparations for the opening of Tryp by Wyndham Didim, to be located at 30 Karakol Caddesi, are nearing completion. The 96-room hotel will offer modern amenities, including…

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