Didim/Aydin

Didim sees 25% rise in tourists in 2022

Didim has witnessed a major boom in foreign tourists in the first eight months of 2022, with a rise of 25%, official figures state. The resort is said to have hosted about 450,000 tourists from Britain, Germany, Bulgaria, Poland, Russia, Netherlands and Balkan countries so far this year. The 25% hike in numbers could be…

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Realty World: “Not just agents, trusted family friends”

Listening to clients and delivering what they want is a core value of Realty World’s staff. And both have been highlighted in testimonials this week. Realty World, the sister company of the Voices Newspaper, was positively highlighted by Arash and Yasi, who came looking to buy a property. The couple commented: “During our visit to…

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Preservation Board’s shock ‘demolition order’

A demolition order was issued by the Aydın Cultural Heritage Preservation Regional Board for a number of “unauthorized structures” at a hotel belonging to Mustafa Şentürk, the President of Didim Tourism Association. It was reported in local media that it was decided to remove the unauthorized structures with the decision of the Aydın Cultural Heritage…

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Home Countries gear up for World Loves Didim Fest

Foreigners living in Didim are continuing to gear up for The World Loves Didim Festival – a celebration of the town’s foreign legion. According to different Facebook entries, the festival is being held on Friday and Saturday September 9 and 10 next to the Temple of Apollo. There, apparently, will be stands for each of…

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Realty World’s speed of delivery praised by clients

The speed and efficiency of Realty World in dealing with property sales for clients have again been highlighted this week. Realty World, the sister company of Voices Newspaper, came in for praise from Jackie and Mark. They commented: “We had a one bed apartment for about 12 years. We bought it for family holidays, but…

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Amusement park plans for Didim Maxeria Hotel

The 5-star Maxeria Blue Didyma Hotel, based in Akbuk, has celebrated its second year with various events. Two lucky families staying at the hotel were given a one-week holiday by lottery. The hotel, which is open throughout summer and winter and provides service with an all-inclusive concept, celebrated the second year of its opening.  As part…

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Carpenter family craft art for 60 years

In the hands of the Tabanlı Family, trees have been turning into works of art for 60 years. İsmail Tabanlı, the eldest of the family, left his carpentry profession, which he started as an apprentice as a child, as a legacy to his son Abdullah and his family. We listened to the family’s story in…

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Soap-making entrepreneur’s sweet smell of success

By Ruken Alışkan The term “witch”, which we encounter in many religious and mystical sources and often used in a bad sense, is seen when describing a “bad woman”. However, according to many sources, witches were people, mostly women, who prepared the right mixture with the herbs they took from nature and gave healing. Today’s…

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Sewerage connection from Akbuk to Didim unveiled

A SECOND phase of the long-running Akbuk sewerage works will be held on August 11, Didim Mayor Deniz Atabay told residents this week. At the public meeting held in Akbük Neighborhood by Didim Municipality, the problems of the citizens were listened to and solutions offered.  Mayor Atabay gave the good news that a tender will be…

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Nagina’s gift to help local children

A DONATION has been made to local charity Help-in-Hands to better young lives in the village of Akköy, near Didim. Michael and Sue Symmonds approached Voices Newspaper, asking on behalf of their friend Nagina Mahmood, who wanted to donate to a charity that helps children. Voices recommended Help in Hands for this request and brought…

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