Fethiye Times News – Week Ending 10th March 2024
Welcome to our pick of last week’s news from Fethiye and around Türkiye. Curated from various news sources. NEWS Metropolitan Municipality Opens Foça Tea Garden in Fethiye The opening of the new Foça Tea Garden by Muğla Metropolitan Municipality took place on Saturday. The Foça Tea Garden was built on an area of 250 […]
All about the holy month of Ramazan
Ramadan, known as Ramazan in Türkiye, is the holy month of Islam. It is believed that the Quran – the Islamic holy book – was revealed to mankind during Ramadan through the Prophet Muhammad. When is Ramazan? The Islamic calendar is based on lunar cycles, not the Gregorian calendar, which is why the exact date […]
Shopping in Türkiye
Even if you’re not a shopper by nature, the varied and unusual selection of gifts found in Türkiye’s bazaars and markets will easily tempt you. Nothing can compare with Istanbul’s bustling bazaars, markets, shops and stalls however, in contrast, rural markets have an unhurried feel and can be the best places to find unique product […]
Fethiye Times News – Week Ending 3rd March 2024
Welcome to our pick of last week’s news from Fethiye and around Türkiye. Curated from various news sources. NEWS Cleaning work carried out at the Çalış Bird Sanctuary Cleaning work was carried out around Çalış Bird Sanctuary by Fethiye Municipality, TURMEPA, Şefika Beijing Vocational High School for Girls, and Fethiye residents. A large number of […]
Turkey Homes Property of the Month: detached 3-bedroom villa for sale in Seydikemer – reduced to £135,000
The Turkey Homes team are delighted to present this part-furnished detached, 3-bedroom villa in Seydikemer for sale. The property is located on the outskirts of Seydikemer in the tranquil village of Kadıköy and enjoys views across the countryside, ideal for those wanting a back-to-nature and healthy lifestyle. This lovely villa is one of four on the site and […]
110th Commemoration of the death of Captain Tayyareci Fethi Bey
Tuesday 27 February marked 110 years since the death of Captain Tayyareci Fethi Bey, one of the first pilots in Turkish aviation history, who gave his name to Fethiye. Tayyareci Fethi Bey was born in Istanbul in 1891. He graduated from the Naval Academy and became an officer in the Navy. On July 3, 1912 he […]
Fethiye Times News – Week Ending 25th February 2024
Welcome to our pick of last week’s news from Fethiye and around Türkiye. Curated from various news sources. NEWS Nature’s comeback in Bodrum three years after forest fires In September 2021, the biggest forest fires in Muğla’s history occurred, destroying 80 hectares land in Bodrum’s Güvercinlik District. After the forest fire, saplings were replanted and […]
Recipe: Çılbır – Turkish poached eggs
There are records of çılbır being eaten by Ottoman sultans as far back as the 15th century… Çılbır, pronounced “chulburr” is a Turkish dish of poached eggs with yogurt. For those who are hesitant at the thought, çılbır is a revelation and a complete sensation, a dish that shouldn’t be judged until tried. Try this […]
Navigating Istanbul airport
This post contains affiliate links, so we may earn a small commission when you make a purchase through links on our site at no additional cost to you. This article was written for Fethiye Times by Mike Vickers For most of us, moving house is a nightmare of stress and exasperation, so just imagine what it’s like moving […]
Meis – the small island with a big story
This article was written for Fethiye Times by Steve Parsley. If your native tongue isn’t Turkish then there’s every chance you’ll have already heard about Meis. Also known as Kastellorizo, the tiny island with a complex history is currently Greek and that means – even though it’s only a mile off the Turkish coast – […]