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Didim Rotaract Club Raises Awareness on ‘Femicide Tally’

Didim Rotaract Club, within the scope of the 25 November International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women, prepared a “femicide tally” to give voice to murdered women. The tally of femicides is created by compiling the murders that were reported in the press and where the active factor was male. The purpose of…

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Products Grown by Didim Municipality Freely Distributed to Citizens

Didim Municipality continues to distribute products grown in its own fields to citizens free of charge. Products grown from ancestral seeds on 25-decare land in Akköy District by Didim Municipality are delivered free of charge to the citizens of Didim. Lettuce, parsley, arugula and dill, harvested by the Parks and Gardens Directorate teams, were carefully…

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Teachers’ Day Celebrated in Didim

Photo By: Elif Dikbaş A celebration program was organized by Didim District Governorate for 24 November Teachers’ Day. As part of the official ceremony, a wreath was presented to the Atatürk bust in the Kent Meydanı (City Square) by the District Directorate of National Education. After the wreath presentation, a moment of silence was observed…

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Herakleia: A Journey Through Ancient Empires and the Peaceful Lake Bafa

Here’s a brief look at the deep-rooted history of the ancient city Herakleia, located on the shores of the Latmos Gulf, which was once an extension of the Aegean Sea. Looking at its history, B.C. Herakleia, known as Latmos in the 8th century, came under the rule of Mausolos, the Satrap of Caria, during the…

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Parents Organize Charity Bazaar in Aydın to Support School and Students’ Needs

Parents from a primary school in Aydın’s Incirliova district prepared and sold pancakes to the local community, aiming to fulfil various needs for both the school and its students. Led by the Parent-Teacher Association President Ayşe Çetin and her team, volunteer parents took proactive steps to address the diverse needs of the school and its…

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Journey from Mexico to the Aegean Coast

Eels, which breed only in the Saragossa Gulf of Mexico and reach the Aegean coast after a 7,000 km journey that lasts about 3 years, were examined at Aydın Adnan Menderes University Technocity. Studies on eels that migrated from Mexico to Lake Bafa on a very long and mysterious journey yielded interesting results. “Both the…

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Emergency medicine doctors placed first ‘Sonogames 2023’

Aydin’s University Hospital Emergency Medicine doctors came first in the “Sonogames Turkey 2023”. The ultrasonography competition was organized by the Ultrasonography Working Group (TATDUSN) where Emergency Medicine doctors exhibited their skills and knowledge of ultrasound. Aydin’s University Department of Emergency Medicine team included Dr. Şevval Ayan, Dr. Muhammed Hamdi Uyar, Dr. Onur Cem Büyüktaş and Dr. Doğukan Kayaöz. The team won consecutive first…

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The new address for young people in Didim is coming

Work on Didim’s Youth Centre and Swimming Pool continues to gather pace. New youth centres are continuing to spring up across Aydin Province and becoming a focal point for various opportunities including sports, artistic and cultural activities. Projects are ongoing in Efeler, Germencik, Kuşadası, Çine, Sultanhisar, İncirliova and Yenipazar. Work on the Youth Centre and…

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