Long-time Sağtur resident Jay Jean Jackson has published her first children’s book, Douc’s Adventures In Mexico, and is now available on Amazon. The book follows the innocent-minded Douc, a monkey, as he tries to find his way home. He meets many characters on his journey, including his new best friend, the mischievous Bandito, a raccoon;…
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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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By Chris Evans – Spring in Didim is the perfect time to go exploring. It’s normally dry if a little overcast, with temperatures perfect for being outside without wearing the entire contents of your wardrobe. There are hundreds of routes you can take around the area. My favourite, as I live in Sagtur, is wandering…
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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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Did you know there is a neighborhood in Aydin city that is based on the famous French capital’s landmarks? Created 99 years ago, it is unlike any other in Turkiye. A person walking around the Atça Neighborhood of Sultanhisar district might think it an ordinary Anatolian settlement. However, when viewed from above, the perfect symmetry…
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The International Ephesus Opera and Ballet Festival is set to spotlight Türkiye on the global art stage, according to State Opera and Ballet General Director Tan Sağtürk. The event, which will open with Tchaikovsky’s Swan Lake ballet on June 27, will continue until July 13. The program also includes Carl Orff’s cantata Carmina Burana, Mozart’s Abduction from the Seraglio,…
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By Jay Jean Jackson Springtime in Miletus is a beautiful sight. The Asphodel is in full bloom and gives a wonderful array of colour in the foreground, where it grows among the fallen columns, creating a wonderful juxtaposition between ruins and nature. The backdrop of ancient Miletus, 20 km from Didim, completes the picture: both…
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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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