The last of the three fabled “cemre” is set to fall on March 5-6 ushering in the Turkic world’s harbinger of Nevruz, the festival celebrating the awakening of nature. According to information from Anadolu Ajansi, the “cemre,” which means “fire, ember, glowing coal” and is believed to fall at weekly intervals, is thought to warm the…
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The start of a new year is the perfect time for fresh beginnings, and Realty World / Choices is leading the way with the launch of its new After Sales Services and Property Management division, designed to provide comprehensive, transparent support to property owners in Didim and surrounding areas. Built around clear communication, accountability, and…
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A massive shopping mall is to be built around an hour away from Didim, it has been revealed. The Novada Forum Project, planned by Turkmall, will be built between Bodrum and Milas at the Bosphorus Junction, which is around 15 minutes from Bodrum Airport. The shopping mall, featuring food and beverage areas, entertainment units, and…
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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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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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When Bev first flicked through a holiday brochure in 1994, she had no idea she was about to change her life forever. Didim looked appealing with sunshine, a pretty beach, and most importantly, the right price. That holiday introduced her not only to the town but also to her future husband, Metin, when Bev came…
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