In memory of Glenn Maffia, the Voices columnist, who passed away on January 10 at the age of 66, Voices has compiled some reflections from friends and family. His brother Brian said: “Glenn was a wonderful brother and will be missed so much.” A cremation service will be held on Wednesday January 31, at 15.00…
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Following the untimely and sudden death of Glenn Maffia, Voices Newspaper’s long-time columnist, on January 10, a number of his peers and close friends remember him with fondness in their own words: Izabela Miszczak, freelance photographer, journalist, and travel writer. When I first met Glenn it was in my role as the editor of the…
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While traffic inspections have been tightened just a few days before the New Year, 251 drivers were found to have violated the rules throughout Aydın in the last 24 hours and were duly fined. Six vehicles were also banned from the roads. Aydın Provincial Police Department Traffic Inspection Branch Directorate and Regional Traffic Inspection Branch…
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Culture and Tourism Minister Mehmet Nuri Ersoy has announced that Turkish archaeologists, for the first time, will lead all excavations previously carried out by foreign scientific committees in the scope of the new “Heritage to the Future” project. Speaking at the Grand National Assembly of Türkiye, where the budget of the Culture and Tourism Minister for 2024 was…
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The Boxing Day swim organized by CoDA (Care of Didim Animals), which took place opp. Pinocchios on Altinkum Beach, saw several Turks and foreign nationals head into the Aegean with various costumes and stayed in the water for about 15 minutes. The group was applauded as they emerged from the water. Donations collected will go…
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News has emerged of plans to establish a dam for irrigation and agricultural purposes between Bodrom and Milas. It was announced that an Environment Impact Assessment (EIA) Positive decision was given by the Ministry for the Kemikler (Gökçeler) Dam and Irrigation, Material Quarries, Crushing-Screening-Washing Facility and Concrete Plant project, which was initiated for the construction…
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Didimspor women’s volleyball team, competing in the Turkish Volleyball Women’s 2nd League, defeated Marmaris Belediye Gençlik Spor, which it hosted at home, with a 3-0 win. Competing in the Turkish Volleyball Women’s 2nd League for the first time this season, Didimspor women’s volleyball team continued its fight for the top. Didimspor, which hosted Marmaris Belediye…
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While Didim Municipality continues road construction works in Altınkum neighborhood, it also carries out infrastructure works together with ASKİ teams affiliated with Aydın BŞB. While Didim Municipality Directorate of Technical Works teams are carrying out paving work on Poyraz Street in Altınkum neighbourhood, ASKİ teams affiliated with Aydın BŞB are continuing their infrastructure and sewerage…
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The Abkhazia U-16 Girls’ National Basketball Team visited Didim from December 21-25 for friendly matches, under the auspices of the Didim Municipality. This event, organized through the efforts and hospitality of the Didim Municipality, is spearheaded by Dünya Başol, a former player of the Abkhazia National Basketball Team, and Nikolai Gushin, the coach of the…
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By Dietician Zeynep Kulakcı Winter months often bring a weakened immune system, leaving adults and especially children more susceptible to illnesses. Infections can dampen appetite, reducing nutrient intake. Prioritizing a balanced diet becomes crucial not only to reduce the risk of contracting the flu and common cold but to aid swift recovery from illnesses. Enhanced…
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