PLANS for a jeep ‘safari park’ trail are being laid on the outskirts of Altinkum. Didim Town Sports Tourism Council made a decision taken at its meeting on July 29 to set up jeep trails in Didim. The starting point will be at Sokak 200, at Yeşilkent and will stretch towards Bozbuk and Kazıklı. The…
Read MoreTHE prime suspect accused of raping, killing and burning former Altinkum expat Jan Bennett went to work in local vineyards hours after the murder, shocking new details have emerged.
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THE HORRIFIC murder of former Altinkum resident Jan Bennett – who moved to Bulgaria to start a new life less than three months ago – has emerged over the weekend, with the Bulgarian Prime Minister revealing she had been raped, severely beaten and burnt.
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THE charred remains of a British woman – who moved to Bulgaria from Turkey within the last few months – have been found just 200 metres from her home after she went to walk her two dogs last night (THURS).
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THE DIDIM branch of a women’s group has given the campaign to raise funds to equip the town’s hospital a major boost. The town’s Yardımseverler Derneği Grup – Turkey Philanthropists Association – has raised funds for Eco-Cardio equipment as part of an ongoing campaign to fit out the hospital’s latest specialist unit. Presently, Turkish and…
Read MoreLocal news round -up Brits robbed – 3 detained TWO British tourists had their handbags lifted close to Main Beach, but CCTV helped police snare three suspects.
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VOICES columnist Amy Idem, originally from Lancashire, lives with her husband and three children, in Idil, in Turkey’s southeastern province of Şırnak. She writes about her cultural and life experiences here, and on her blog:https://memyselfandidil.wordpress.com/
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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.
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A SPECIAL auction and entertainment night held for the Every Need campaign in Didim raised 4,750TL, it has emerged. The July 15 night was hosted at The Box Bar in Altinkum with entertainment laid on by Rewind’s Jackie and Kevin Bird. There was also an auction of various prizes including restaurant meals, boat trips, wine…
Read MoreAYDIN Province – the county home of Didim – has witnessed an increase in tourists for the first six months of 2015 compared to the same period last year.
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