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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In 1937, Turkey’s leader Mustafa Kemal Atatürk gave the 3rd Aircraft Regiment, stationed in İzmir, a rather unusual mission – to photograph ancient cities, especially those in the Aegean Region, from the air. Atatürk’s interest in archaeology was not simply an amateur interest. Atatürk, who read many books on archaeology, was as knowledgeable about these…
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So there it is. Finally official. The Temple of Apollo in Didim was the most popular historical site in Aydin to be visited in 2024. It is even more remarkable given that the biggest emphasis always seems to be on Aphrodiasis – and the world heritage site of Ephesus up the road! According to data…
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A 200-acre site in Akköy for 28,000 solar panels has moved a step forward this week. An inspection and evaluation meeting will be held on February 26 to assess the plans for the solar power plant (SPP) with storage facilities. An Istanbul-based energy company is behind the 10 megawatt (MW) storage SPP and plans to…
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Didim Mayor Hatice Gençay has met with several tradesmen from Altinkum’s coastal tourism strip on Yali Street to discuss and exchange information about projects that will shape the future of the region. Deputy Mayors Aydan Aşık Turgut, Ali Çelik and Kaan Topçuoğulları also attended the meeting held in the Didim Municipality Council Meeting Hall. One…
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