The family of the world’s 1st Black military pilot, born in Izmir, have called for a permanent memorial to honour his legacy. Descendants of Ottoman-era officer Ahmet Ali Celikten said they wanted future generations to know about their grandfather’s achievements. Widely regarded as history’s first Black military pilot, Celikten fought in World War I, joined…
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Two diverging projects featuring a huge marina and a port expansion have emerged in the region. The Kaplankaya Project, one of the largest luxury tourism investments in Türkiye, set to be built in Milas district has received environmental impact assessment approval for its marina with a capacity of 256 boats and accommodation area with 51…
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Didim is to host four events ranging from celebrating the Turkish Republic to a major music and arts festival over the next few weeks, with hundreds of visitors expected to flock into the region. August 30: Victory Day Celebrations The events kick off with the August 30 Victory Day celebrations. The anniversary of the victory…
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According to housing property sales data, 2,268 residential properties were sold throughout Aydin province in July with several being purchased by British and German investors. Information from the Turkish Statistical Institute (TÜİK) revealed that second-hand homes dominated the market in Aydin. Of the total housing sales, 1,586 were second-hand homes, while the number of new…
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Vergi Dairesi – the Turkish tax office. Just hearing the words can be enough to make many foreign residents reach for their paperwork and start worrying. But if you own a holiday home in Türkiye, understanding the basics of the Turkish tax system can save you a lot of confusion – and potentially some expensive…
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If you own a home in Türkiye, you also own a tapu. It is one of the most important documents you own – but if you’ve ever looked at it and wondered what all those boxes, numbers and Turkish words actually mean, you’re not alone. The tapu is your official title deed, recording your ownership…
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Arapapıştı Canyon, located on the border of Aydın, Denizli, and Muğla provinces, offers a unique blend of nature and cultural tourism with its natural beauty and thousands of years old historical remains. Formed by the erosion of the Akçay River, which feeds the Kemer Dam, is now attracting many visitors during the spring and summer…
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Tourism officials were digesting a double dose of bad news with the number of UK arrivals to Turkey down by 10%, and the average length of stay by tourists in Didim declining by 33%. Newly-released official figures show that while the UK remained Turkey’s third-largest visitor market with 1.58 million arrivals in the period, the…
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Who isn’t familiar with that post-pub street food stalwart, the döner kebab? Also known as the “elephant leg”, the döner gets its name from its cooking method, turning continuously on a vertical spit. Döner kebabs originated in the Ottoman Empire during the 19th century, when cooks in Bursa began roasting seasoned meat on a vertical…
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Advertorial Beyond the beaches of Altınkum and Didim lies an Aegean landscape rich in ancient cities, forgotten villages, Byzantine churches and breathtaking scenery. Go2Altinkum’s carefully designed private tours take you away from the crowds to discover authentic local culture, remarkable archaeological sites and spectacular viewpoints, all at a relaxed pace with your own private guide.…
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