Louise Kiliç Didim Syrian Box Appeal JUST 31 days ago, a few of us had a Facebook conversation about the Syrian refugee situation in Turkey and the increasing volume of vulnerable civilians arriving across the border daily. It was right around the time photos were emergıng: of fathers clinging to their children as safely arrived…
Read MoreSome useful at a glance numbers. Voices will be increasing the list in due course: International Codes UK: 00 44 Ireland: 00 353 Belgium: 00 32 Denmark: 00 45 Germany: 00 49 USA: 00 1 Emergency Fire: 110 Traffic Police: 154 Police: 155 Gendarme: 156 Ambulance: 112 Coast Guard: 158 Zabita: 153 Water Problems: 185…
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Exclusive FOR air stewardess Joanne Heatley, it should have been the happiest day of her life. But the bride’s beautiful smile hides the anguish of not having one of the most important persons in her life at her wedding last Sunday (Aug 23) on the sands of Altinkum Beach, on Turkey’s West Coast. In fact…
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IS it possible that there was a second temple close to the Apollo Temple at Didim? Possibly built in honour of Artemis, the twin of Apollo? Well, excavation works presently on may suggest the case. German archaeologists have unearthed the foundations of a giant structure, thought to have connections with the temple. The works have…
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IVAN Nikolov, the suspect charged with the rape and murder of British national Janette Bennett in Bulgaria, has hanged himself, it was being reported on Thursday. Nikolov, 40, has been charged with raping the former Altinkum pensioner in Malomir village, in Yambol Region in southeastern Bulgaria on 30 July, and murdering her with extreme brutality. He reportedly…
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THE CHRISTIAN and the Alevi communities in Didim have united in grief at the tragic loss of former Altinkum resident Mrs Jan Bennett. Rev Maurice Ryan, leader of the St Mary’s Christian Ecumenical Fellowship, said Mrs Bennett was an active member of the community and served as its secretary before moving to Bulgaria for pastures…
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A PARISH priest has described the person who ‘brutally, violently and ruthlessly’ killed former Altinkum resident Jan Bennett as ‘evil’ at a service held in her memory.
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VIBRANT, colourful, considerate and highly popular: Jan Bennett’s life was a life lived, caring for her husband Nick, but also caring enough for those around her.
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FOR those looking to escape the rigors of a hard day toiling in the sun – or the hustle and bustle of the Didim holiday season – you can turn to a quiet hotel for a few hours’ peace and relaxation.
Read MoreBRITISH holidaymakers have issued a warning to others of Turkish evisa rip-off websites after falling for paying extortionate rates.
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