Regional News

Historical olive trees cut down, field owner fined 30,000 liras

In Muğla’s Bodrum district, an administrative fine of 30,150 liras was imposed on the owner of the field who cut historical olive trees. The District Directorate of Agriculture and Forestry teams, who received a report that the adult olive trees in the field in Gölköy Neighbourhood, each of which is estimated to be 500-1000 years…

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Municipality seals 382 buildings in Bodrum

As part of Bodrum Municipality’s efforts to combat illegal construction, it was reported that 382 structures have been sealed since the beginning of the year. In the statement made by the Municipality, in line with the work of the Building Control Directorate, the fight against illegal construction continues in all regions of Bodrum. The teams,…

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Suspects arrested in Bodrum for alleged migrant smuggling

Three suspects were detained in Bodrum district for alleged migrant smuggling. District Gendarmerie Command, Gendarmerie Crime Investigation Teams (JASAT) started a study upon a report that some suspects working in construction in the district were smuggling migrants. With the technical and physical follow-up carried out by the teams, it was determined that the suspects first…

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Gallipoli Historical Underwater Park becomes new spot for diving enthusiasts

Gallipoli Historical Underwater Park became the new route of diving enthusiasts with its wrecks bearing the traces of war. Shipwrecks from the First World War, which were brought to diving tourism in 2021 with the initiatives of the Çanakkale Wars and Gallipoli Historical Site Presidency of the Ministry of Culture and Tourism, have become one…

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Foreign tourists preferred Alanya for surfing

A group of foreign tourists in Antalya’s Alanya district had fun surfing. According to officials of the Meteorological Station Directorate, the wavelength of the waves reached 2 metres in the district where the highest air temperature was measured at 17 degrees and the sea water temperature was measured at 18 degrees. Taking advantage of the…

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Bodrum braced for tourism onslaught

 Tourism operators in Bodrum are preparing to host thousands of tourists with luxury facilities, including a thermal hotel. Professional Hotel Managers Association (POYD) Bodrum Representative and hotel General Manager Yiğit Girgin, said the main basis of this year’s strategy for Turkiye is 60 million tourists, 60 billion dollars in revenue. Stating that this is an…

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Undocumented migrants caught detained, several rescued

A total of 37 undocumented migrants were detained off the Bodrum coast, while 34 were rescued in incidents at the weekend. According to Coast Guard Command, upon the information that there was a group of irregular migrants on a rubber boat off the coast of Bodrum, a coast guard boat was directed to the area.…

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First tourists to Dalaman Airport arrived from England

A tourist group coming from England to Muğla’s Dalaman district was welcomed with flowers. A welcoming ceremony was organised for the first tourist group of the season arriving at YDA Dalaman Airport from England. The 189 passengers getting off the plane were welcomed with roses by the airport authorities. The tourists, who were offered various…

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Ministry of Trade inspected cafes and restaurants in 17 provinces

The Ministry, which amended the Price Label Regulation, stipulated that the documents regarding tariffs and price lists must be placed in front of the entrance door and on the tables where service. This includes restaurants, restaurants, cafes, patisseries and similar workplaces where food and beverage services are provided, in a way that can be easily…

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Antalya preferred by Germans in early booking

Antalya preferred by Germans in early booking Mediterranean Touristic Hoteliers and Operators Association President Kaan Kavaloğlu, has stated that for the first time in early booking sales in Germany, Turkey has surpassed Spain. “We aim to see 4 million German tourists in Antalya this year. Therefore, this year, the Germans may surpass the Russians,” said…

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