Gazibeğendi Hill provides some of Kuşadası’s most captivating sites. But, how did it derive its name? Months after the proclamation of the Turkish Republic, Gazi Mustafa Kemal Atatürk embarked on a national tour of the Aegean, visiting Aydın and its surrounding areas, and stopping in Kuşadası. The peak gets its name following Gazi Mustafa Kemal…
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The Didim Association is heading to court to challenge the potential of a limestone quarry, crushing and screening operation on the outskirts of Akbük. The association has appealed a decision that an Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) is not required for the proposed project. The association’s management stated: “A project lacking a superior public benefit will…
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An olive producer living in Didim has achieved international success, bringing home 13 quality awards in 2025, and placing the town’s olive on the world’s table. Zeytinseli Zeytincilik, created by retired Didim notary Bekir İşlek, has been operating in the Akköy neighborhood since 2007. Having achieved success in national and international table olive and olive…
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Special feature by Laura Bower If you’ve spent any time in Turkiye, you may have seen someone walking with a curious, pear-shaped black case strapped to their back. Inside lies a saz, Turkiye’s most iconic folk instrument, with a teardrop-shaped body, a long slender neck and seven shimmering strings. Played with the fingers or a…
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A signing ceremony held at the Aydın Provincial Health Directorate will bring a significant healthcare investment to the Didim district. A protocol was signed for the Family Health Centre and 112 Emergency Health Services Station, to be built by philanthropists Hayati Döşemetaşan and Levent Ataş on property designated as a healthcare area in the Fevzipaşa…
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“Welcome Baby” project launched Didim Municipality is launching a “Welcome Baby” project with special gifts to families of each newborn in the district. The municipality said: “In Didim, every newborn brings joy and hope not just to a family, but to the entire city. The Didim Municipality is expanding this joy with its “Welcome Baby”…
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What began 18 years ago as a light-hearted ladies’ get-together at the Hilltop (situated where the Box Bar is now), has blossomed into one of Didim’s most enduring social groups. Known as Chatty Chicks, the group later moved to the Tipsy Bar and now meets every Wednesday at 1 pm in Ali’s Bar. The group’s…
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The campaign for the ancient city of Priene to be included on the UNESCO World Heritage List has been endorsed with the aid of the Turkish Airlines Flight Academy. Officials visited the Söke Chamber of Commerce to assess the process, while its president of Turkish Technic Inc inspected the site. Fatih Ünalan, General Manager of…
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Türkiye’s newly designated long-distance hiking trail, the Efeler Way (Efeler Yolu), is opening up fresh terrain for nature lovers, cultural enthusiasts, and slow travelers seeking a deeper connection with the Aegean heartland in Izmir. Stretching nearly 500 kilometers (over 310 miles) through remote villages, highland plateaus, and rugged mountain passes, this trail offers more than scenic views,…
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ADVERTORIAL As we get older, staying healthy and feeling confident in our own skin becomes more important than ever. We all want to keep our energy up, stay active, and feel comfortable in our clothes, but sometimes, our bodies need a little extra help. That’s where Feel Fit, Didim’s new-generation slimming and body wellness centre,…
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