Every Sunday morning, the quaint neighborhood of Akköy in Didim awakens not only with birdsong and a gentle sea breeze but also with the colorful bustle of market stalls, warm smiles of local producers, and the hum of cheerful conversation. More than a simple marketplace, the Akköy Local Farmers’ Market is a celebration of connection…
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A special fundraising night for Maya Gördüemel saw the Didim community do her proud by raising an incredible 52,500 TL towards her swimming advancement in Turkiye. The night on Wednesday (June 25) was hosted at Yas-Inn, with many fundraising activities including bingo and raffles. All the proceeds will go towards financing her exploits at the…
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Didim now has 15 Blue Flag venues, a mix of public beaches, hotels and a marina, indicating their high-quality, clean and environmentally friendly surroundings. The Blue Flag (Mavi Bayrak) programme, implemented in more than 50 countries, is a certification given by the Copenhagen-based not-for-profit non-governmental organization, Foundation for Environmental Education (FEE). A Blue Flag is…
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In a first for the Temple of Apollo, the attraction will remain open to visitors during the evenings throughout the coming summer months. Night site The historic site is one of 27 Turkiye-wide sites to be included in the Night Museum initiative, which was introduced in 2024 by the Culture and Tourism Ministry. The Apollo…
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Didim American College student Maya Gördüemel has returned after competing in her first semi-finals of the Turkish championships. Maya, representing the Ege Yükselen Spor Kulubu, came second in the 50-metre breaststroke race, third in the 50m freestyle race, and fourth in the 50m backstroke and 100m breaststroke races. All the more remarkable as she was…
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As an expat, one of the major concerns about getting older in a foreign country is the need for comprehensive and efficient healthcare, writes A.J. Griffiths-Jones. Therefore, recent changes to the general practitioner services for foreign residents, especially in smaller communities like Akbuk, is a real cause for concern. There was no forewarning, just a…
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The first ever Aegean Flavours Festival will be hosted in Akköy on April 25-27. The program, which is being organized by Didim Municipality, will take place at Akköy Square. Preparations are underway for those who want to discover the naturalness of the Aegean, its traditional recipes and brand new flavors blended with modern touches at…
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Voices Newspaper’s sister company Realty World has been one of the biggest selling companies in Didim in the first three months of 2025. Realty World sold the properties of 23 customers, 12 of whom were British. Colin and Jeanette, who sold their apartment through Realty World-Choices Real Estate Agency, said: “After holidaying in Turkey for…
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Landscaping works have begun around the Didim Temple of Apollo site, with replacement of decades’ old iron fencing and 100-year-old walls. The Ministry of Culture and Tourism, General Directorate of Cultural Assets and Museums, has initiated landscaping work around the site temple Apollo, which dates back to the 4th century BC. It was reported that…
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Didim American College student Maya Gördüemel was all smiles after a gruelling swimming meet at the weekend. She was among 400 competitors from Izmir and Aydin competing in the Aydin and Aegean regional heats at Aydin University’s Olympic pool across Saturday and Sunday. Maya was part of a trio of representatives from the Ege Yükselen…
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