Welcome to our pick of last week’s news from Fethiye and around Turkey.
Curated from various news sources.
NEWS
Fethiye Municipality Begins Stormwater Infrastructure Works in Pazaryeri
Fethiye, MUĞLA — Fethiye Municipality has begun infrastructure works in the Karapınar locality of Pazaryeri Neighborhood to provide a permanent solution to stormwater drainage problems in the area.
The project will include 650 metres of new stormwater infrastructure, comprising:
- 300 metres of enclosed stormwater drainage lines
- 350 metres of open drainage channels
Once the infrastructure works are completed, approximately 10,000 square metres of interlocking paving stones will be installed, improving road safety and providing more comfortable access for residents.
Fethiye Municipality said it is continuing infrastructure works across all 41 neighbourhoods of Fethiye, with a focus on improving drainage, road safety and living conditions throughout the district.
Source: Fethiye Belediye
Heavy Traffic Persists in Ölüdeniz as September Comes to an End
Ölüdeniz, FETHİYE — Heavy traffic continues to affect Ölüdeniz as the tourism season remains active in the final days of September.
Significant vehicle congestion was observed at the Kumburnu entrance, one of the busiest access points in the world-famous Fethiye neighbourhood.
The continued influx of both domestic and international visitors throughout the day has contributed to increased traffic in the area. At times, the high volume of vehicles resulted in slow-moving traffic around the entrance.
With tourism activity continuing well into the end of September, Ölüdeniz remains busy despite the approaching end of the traditional summer season.
Source: Fethiye TV
Autumn Rains Arrive in Fethiye as September Draws to a Close
Fethiye, MUĞLA — The first autumn rains have arrived in Fethiye, bringing a noticeable change in weather as September comes to an end.
After weeks of warm and mostly sunny conditions, rainfall affected the district on Sunday, September 27, accompanied by a drop in temperatures. Daytime temperatures fell to around 20°C, marking a clear shift from the summer weather experienced in recent weeks.
Conditions are expected to improve today, Monday, September 28, with temperatures rising again. However, another drop in temperatures later in the week is expected to bring cooler, more autumnal conditions to Fethiye.
The change in weather comes as the district enters the final days of September, signalling the increasingly noticeable transition from summer to autumn.
Source: Gerçek Fethiye
Drone-Assisted Red-Light Enforcement Carried Out in Fethiye
Fethiye, MUĞLA — Traffic police in Fethiye have carried out a drone-assisted enforcement operation targeting red-light violations at the Köprübaşı junction on Atatürk Avenue.
Teams from the Fethiye District Police Department Traffic Inspection Bureau monitored vehicles from the air to check compliance with traffic signals. Drivers identified by drone as failing to obey red lights were issued penalties in accordance with traffic regulations.
Traffic flow was also monitored and managed during the operation.
Drone-assisted inspections allow traffic officers to monitor intersections from above and identify violations that may be difficult to detect from roadside positions. Such aerial monitoring can be used to identify a range of traffic offences, including red-light violations, improper lane use, mobile phone use while driving and failure to wear seatbelts.
Traffic inspections are continuing across Fethiye as authorities work to improve road safety and encourage compliance with traffic regulations.
Source: Gerçek Fethiye
Turkey Records Hottest Year on Record in 2024 as Drought Intensifies
TURKEY — Turkey recorded its hottest year on record in 2024, while 2025 was the country’s driest year since 1964, according to a new analysis by the Turkish State Meteorological Service examining temperature and drought trends between 2016 and 2025.
The report found that 2016–2025 was the warmest 10-year period ever recorded globally, with temperatures continuing to rise across the decade. All 11 years from 2015 to 2025 ranked among the world’s 11 warmest years, according to World Meteorological Organization assessments.
In Turkey, the national average temperature reached 15.6°C in 2024, making it the hottest year since records began. The previous record was set in 2023, when the average temperature reached 15.1°C.
Meanwhile, 2025 was the driest year in Turkey since 1964, with annual precipitation 27.6% below normal. Rainfall deficits exceeded 60% in parts of southeastern Turkey.
The year also saw extreme temperatures, including Turkey’s highest recorded temperature of 50.5°C, measured in Silopi, Şırnak, on July 25.
The meteorological service said the 2016–2025 period demonstrated the increasingly evident effects of warming and changing precipitation patterns across Turkey. Environment, Urbanization and Climate Change Minister Murat Kurum said the findings showed that climate change is already affecting the country and highlighted the need for climate adaptation and mitigation measures.
Source: Daily Sabah
Restoration of Cappadocia Fairy Chimneys Nears Completion
GÖREME, NEVŞEHİR, TURKEY — Restoration work is nearing completion on five fairy chimneys in Cappadocia, where centuries of erosion and deterioration have placed some of the region’s distinctive formations at risk.
The project was launched two years ago by Turkey’s Ministry of Culture and Tourism in the Göreme area to help protect Cappadocia’s unique historical and cultural heritage.
Coordinated by the Cappadocia Area Management, the restoration focuses on five fairy chimneys affected by climate, natural deterioration, environmental conditions and human activity.
Aydın Cem Aslanbay, head of the Cappadocia Area Management, said the work was being carried out carefully to help preserve the UNESCO World Heritage Site for future generations.
Aslanbay said restoration work on several of the fairy chimneys had been completed, with scaffolding in Göreme expected to be removed soon. Preventive measures will also be introduced at other fairy chimneys considered to present a potential safety risk.
Cappadocia remains one of Turkey’s major tourism destinations, attracting millions of visitors each year. Authorities are also working to expand the region’s tourism offering, including improvements to valleys and the introduction of nighttime museum visits.
Aslanbay said the restoration of historic churches and their inclusion in faith tourism routes could further enhance Cappadocia’s international appeal.
The Cappadocia Area Management has previously carried out maintenance and restoration work on two other fairy chimneys.
Source: Daily Sabah
Erzurum Bans Feeding Stray Animals Across Province
ERZURUM, TURKEY — Authorities in Turkey’s eastern province of Erzurum have banned feeding stray animals on the streets across the province, saying the practice could contribute to animals forming permanent habitats and breeding areas.
The decision was taken by the Provincial Animal Protection Board at a meeting chaired by Erzurum Governor Aydın Baruş at the Provincial Disaster and Emergency Directorate. District municipalities will be responsible for monitoring implementation of the ban.
Under the measures, neighborhood headmen, police and district gendarmerie units will conduct inspections to identify stray animals and report them to the relevant district municipalities. Complaints and related inspection activities will be reported monthly through district governor’s offices to the Directorate of Nature Conservation and National Parks.
The board also suspended operations at the animal shelter operated by the Pasin Ovası Municipalities Union until it complies with the relevant regulations. During the suspension, the union’s member municipalities — Hınıs, Horasan, Karaçoban, Karayazı, Köprüköy and Tekman — will sign temporary protocols with the Erzurum Metropolitan Municipality shelter.
Erzurum Metropolitan Municipality will provide training for veterinarians and animal collection teams working for district municipalities, with details of the training and participants to be forwarded to the Directorate of Nature Conservation and National Parks.
District agriculture and forestry directorates will also monitor the breeding of dogs adopted through the provincial directorate and ensure that their offspring are registered.
The board further decided that Oltu Municipality’s shelter, which is still under construction, must address outstanding deficiencies and apply for an operating licence.
The meeting was attended by Deputy Governor Orhan Ayaz, Provincial Police Chief Mahmut Ay, Provincial Gendarmerie Commander Major General Cengiz Yıldız, district governors, metropolitan and district municipality officials, and other board members.
The measures come amid the wider implementation of Turkey’s 2024 amendments to its Animal Protection Law, which increased municipalities’ responsibilities for collecting stray dogs and placing them in shelters. Parliament passed the legislation in July 2024 amid a highly contentious national debate over stray animal management.
Source: Hürriyet Daily News
SPORT
Thank you to Brian Lloyd for the Fethiyespor update.
Match Results
Fethiyespor won their away game against Serik Spor A.Ş on Sunday. The final score was 0-1.
Fethiyespor move up to 14th position in the league table.
League Matches
Fethiyespor will play at home against Karacabey Bld on Saturday 3rd October. Kick-off time is 19:00.
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Turkish Lira (TL) exchange rates
The British Pound bought 64.84 TL by the close of business on Friday. The week before it was selling for 65.02 TL.
The US Dollar bought 48.95 TL by the close of business on Friday. The week before it was selling for 48.73 TL.
The Euro bought 55.64 TL by the close of business on Friday. The week before it was selling for 56.01 TL.
Source: exchangerates.org.uk
Weather Forecast
Here’s your weather forecast for the week ahead.
Source: Living Earth
