Cherries, Cherries, and More Cherries: Turkey’s Sweet Secret

When you think of Turkey, your mind might wander to ancient ruins, bustling bazaars, or its legendary cuisine. But here’s something you might not know: Turkey is one of the largest producers of cherries (kiraz) in the world. That’s right—this beautiful country, with its diverse climate and fertile lands, produces hundreds of thousands of tonnes […]
Julie Lin Explores Istanbul’s Food Scene in BBC’s Discovering The World’s Table

Chef and food influencer Julie Lin meets the new generation of female chefs at the heart of Istanbul’s vibrant food scene in new episode of Discovering The World’s Table on BBC News On June 28th and 29th, BBC News Channel’s flagship food programme Discovering The World’s Table follows chef and food influencer Julie Lin (@julielincooks) as she journeys to […]
Fethiye Times News – Week Ending 22nd June 2025

Welcome to our pick of last week’s news from Fethiye and around Turkey. Curated from various news sources. NEWS Tourism in Fethiye Hanging by a Thread – Chairman of TÜRSAB Calls for Balance Plus: Warning from Muğla MP as Crisis Deepens Across Region FETHIYE, TURKEY – Tourism in one of Turkey’s most iconic holiday destinations […]
Turkey Launches $400 Million Climate-Resilient Forestry Project to Combat Wildfires and Climate Change

Türkiye has unveiled a major new initiative aimed at strengthening the country’s defences against climate change and wildfires. The $400 million Climate-Resilient Forestry Project, developed in partnership with the World Bank, was formally announced by Minister of Agriculture and Forestry Ibrahim Yumaklı during the International Workshop on Enhancing Cooperation for Integrated Forest Fire Management, held […]
Fethiye Times Midweek Edition – Thursday 19 June 2025

Welcome to our midweek round-up of the latest news and updates from Fethiye and across Turkey. Curated from various news sources. 143 Hotels in Fethiye Unable to Open Due to Missing Documents As the summer season gets underway in Fethiye, 143 hotels remain closed due to missing tourism business certificates. Despite growing tourism activity in […]
Fethiye Times News – Week Ending 15th June 2025

Welcome to our pick of last week’s news from Fethiye and around Turkey. Curated from various news sources. NEWS Fethiye Hosts Sea Life Awareness Event for Turkey Environment Week As part of Turkey Environment Week, a special event was held in Fethiye to raise awareness about marine life and environmental conservation. The event featured a […]
Ferryhopper: making ferry travel easier

This article contains affiliate links. This means we may earn a commission if you click a link and make a purchase, at no extra cost to you. Ferryhopper is changing the way travellers cross from Turkey to Greece, making the popular Fethiye to Rhodes ferry route smoother and more accessible than ever before. With its […]
Fethiye Times News – Week Ending 8th June 2025

Welcome to our pick of last week’s news from Fethiye and around Turkey. Curated from various news sources. NEWS Coast Guard Cleans Seabed in Fethiye for World Environment Day To mark World Environment Day, the Fethiye Coast Guard Command diving team carried out a seabed cleaning operation along Fethiye Kordon, removing approximately 1.5 tons of […]
Turkey Homes Property of the Month: Residency Approved – Exceptional Triplex Villa in Fethiye – £405,000

Turkey Homes is thrilled to present this stunning newly built, residency-approved, three-bedroom property for sale in the desirable Babataşı area of Fethiye – a prime residential location that perfectly blends local character with modern convenience. Babataşı sits just on the outskirts of Fethiye town, making it a highly sought-after neighbourhood, especially popular among the expat […]
Fethiye Times News – Week Ending 1st June 2025

Welcome to our pick of last week’s news from Fethiye and around Turkey. Curated from various news sources. 🧿 LOCAL NEWS Fethiye Celebrates Culinary and Cultural Unity with 3rd International Gastronomy, Culture and Friendship Festival Fethiye once again brought together cultures and flavours with the successful hosting of the 3rd International Gastronomy, Culture and Friendship Festival. […]