Fethiye Times News – Week Ending 16th June 2024
Welcome to our pick of last week’s news from Fethiye and around Türkiye. Curated from various news sources. NEWS Firefighting teams battled from land and air as multiple fires broke out amid the exceptional heatwave in Türkiye. Firefighting Plane Crashes into Bafa Lake During Milas Kısırtı Operation A firefighting plane affiliated with the Turkish Aeronautical […]
The distinctive sound of the ezan
Visitors to Fethiye will be familiar with the sound of the ezan but how much do you know about it? Türkiye is a country that needs to be experienced with all of the senses. Visitors to Fethiye are drawn by photographs of the beautiful, lush Mediterranean scenery, reports of a wonderfully warm climate and friendly, […]
World Ocean Day: Embracing the ‘Blue Mind’
Dr Sylvia Earle: It’s going to take all of us to save the ocean Research is highlighting the therapeutic power of blue spaces—the oceans, lakes, rivers, and even fountains and aquariums. This emerging field, often referred to as ‘blue mind’ science, explores how spending time near water can significantly enhance our well-being. World Ocean Day, […]
Fethiye Times News – Week Ending 9th June 2024
Welcome to our pick of last week’s news from Fethiye and around Türkiye. Curated from various news sources. NEWS Sudden Storm in Antalya: Temperature Drops 16 Degrees, Causing Chaos Antalya, a city known for its tourism, experienced a sudden and dramatic weather change on Friday. After enduring scorching temperatures around 40 degrees Celsius for three […]
Stay safe in the sun!
Most people love to get out into the sun. Sunlight is essential for human health and well-being and the health benefits of sunlight include generating the production of vitamin D, supporting bone health, lowering blood pressure, preventing disease, and promoting good mental health. Whilst we enjoy the feeling of warmth and light that the sun brings, […]
World Environment Day – #GenerationRestoration
World Environment Day, which falls on 5 June every year, is the United Nations flagship day for encouraging global awareness and action to protect the environment. The theme of World Environment Day 2024 is ‘Land Restoration, Desertification and Drought Resilience‘. This year’s slogan is “Our Land, Our Future.” We are #GenerationRestoration. Our Land, Our Future […]
A Turkish bath – the real way to relax
Step inside a traditional Turkish bath and discover why this centuries-old wellness ritual remains so popular today. No trip to Fethiye is complete without a visit to a Turkish bath or Hamam, so set aside any prudishness you may have and take the plunge. Savour that feeling of supreme cleanliness that is so different from a […]
Living with earthquakes
On 6 February 2023, at 04:17 TRT (01:17 UTC), a magnitude 7.8 earthquake struck southern and central Türkiye and northern and western Syria. The epicentre was 32 km (20 mi) west–northwest of Gaziantep. At 13:24, there was a second magnitude 7.7 earthquake centred 95 km (59 mi) to the north-northeast from the first, in Kahramanmaraş Province. There was widespread damage and tens of thousands of fatalities. The magnitude 7.8 earthquake was the strongest to occur […]
Fethiye Times News – Week Ending 2nd June 2024
Welcome to our pick of last week’s news from Fethiye and around Türkiye. Curated from various news sources. NEWS Beşkaza’s Braves, Yoruks Exhibition and Festival The Beşkaza’s Braves, Yoruks Exhibition and Festival was successfully held at Kayadibi Martyr Er Feruz Zorlu Secondary School in the Seydikemer district of Muğla. The event featured a vibrant display […]
Entry to Forests Banned in Muğla Until October 31
In Muğla, known for its high sensitivity to forest fires, access to 50 forest areas has been restricted until October 31, 2024. This decision, implemented by the Muğla Provincial Forest Fire Fighting Commission, begins on June 1 and may be extended if deemed necessary. During this period, activities such as taking breaks and picnicking in […]