Welcome to our pick of last week’s news from Fethiye and around Turkey.
Curated from various news sources.
NEWS
Fiber Internet Infrastructure Work Underway on Atatürk Street in Fethiye
Fethiye, Muğla – Infrastructure work is underway on Atatürk Street to strengthen the area’s fiber internet network and prepare for 5G services.
Teams have been carrying out work along the street as part of efforts to improve the district’s communications infrastructure. Local residents have been following the progress.
Source: https://www.fethiyetv.com/fethiyede-fiber-internet-altyapi-calismasi/
Date Palm Draws Attention on Fethiye’s Cumhuriyet Street
Fethiye, Muğla – A fruit-laden date palm on Cumhuriyet Street is drawing attention in central Fethiye, where its broad crown and clusters of deep-red fruit stand out among the surrounding streetscape.
The tree’s grey-green, feather-like fronds spread above the sidewalk, while long clusters of oval fruit hang among the leaves. Remnants of older fronds can also be seen along the trunk.
The palm appears consistent with the cultivated date palm (Phoenix dactylifera), though a close examination of its mature fruit and seeds would be needed to confirm the species. The Cretan date palm (Phoenix theophrasti) has a similar appearance but generally produces smaller fruit in more upright or slightly curved clusters.
Date palms thrive in sunny regions with hot summers. They are dioecious, meaning male and female flowers grow on separate trees; only female trees produce fruit. Fruit size and colour vary by variety, and some cultivars turn red or deep maroon as they ripen.
The palm’s well-developed crown and abundant burgundy-coloured fruit make it a distinctive sight on one of Fethiye’s busy streets.
Source: https://www.gercekfethiye.com/fethiye-de-cumhuriyet-caddesi-nin-dikkat-ceken-agaci/132590/?p=3
4th Fethiye International Film Festival Opened with Procession and Reception
Fethiye, Muğla – The 4th Fethiye International Film Festival opened with a celebratory procession and a reception, bringing film lovers from across Turkey together in Fethiye.
Festivalgoers gathered at the Özgecan Monument on the seafront and walked to the Özer Olgun Cultural Center in Beşkaza Square, accompanied by the Fethiye Municipality Marching Band.
Festival Committee member and FEFSAD President Canan Tor said screenings would open with Pelin Esmer’s film O da bir şey mi (Is That Even a Thing?).
Tor said the festival focused on screenings rather than competition. “Our festival features short films, feature-length films, short documentaries and feature-length documentaries. Eighty-five percent of our directors are here, and we will screen roughly 80 films,” she said.
Led by the Fethiye Photography and Cinema Art Association (FEFSAD), the festival was held with support from the Ministry of Culture and Tourism’s General Directorate of Cinema, Fethiye Municipality, the Fethiye Chamber of Commerce and Industry, and the Fethiye City Council. It ran through November 8, 2026.
For the festival program and further details, visit fethiyefilmfest.com.
Sources: https://www.turkiyetoday.com/culture/fethiye-international-film-festival-begins-in-mugla-3231759?s=1/Fethiye Belediyesi
Man Rescued After Floodwaters Carry Vehicle Two Kilometers in Ula
Gökçe, Ula — A man was rescued after floodwaters swept his vehicle about two kilometres in Gökçe, a neighbourhood in Muğla’s Ula district.
Kamuran Kaplan, manager of the Uçurtma Country residential complex, was driving when heavy rain sent floodwaters rushing down from the mountains. The vehicle was carried downstream and came to rest against a tree. Kaplan got out and clung to the tree while waiting for help.
After a report to the 112 Emergency Call Center, AFAD teams, Muğla Metropolitan Municipality firefighters and Akyaka Gendarmerie personnel were dispatched. The fire crews were already in the Ula–Akyaka area conducting search operations.
Rescuers brought Kaplan to safety. He was reported to be in good health and was taken by ambulance to a medical facility for a precautionary check-up.
Source: https://www.fethiyetv.com/ulada-sel-sularina-kapilan-vatandasi-afad-ve-itfaiye-kurtardi/
Muğla Metropolitan Municipality Begins Flood Damage Assessments in Dalaman Neighborhoods
Dalaman, Muğla — Muğla Metropolitan Municipality teams have begun assessing flood damage in neighborhoods affected by heavy rainfall in the district.
The municipality said its commission was inspecting Merkez, Ege, Hürriyet, Şerefler, Karaçalı, Kapukargın and Kargınkürü neighborhoods. Teams are documenting damage, speaking with residents and gathering information for a report on local needs.
Nine municipal departments and units are involved in the fieldwork, coordinated by the Department of Disaster Affairs and Risk Management. They include Press, Publication and Public Relations; District Services (3rd Region); the Fire Department; Neighborhood Affairs; Agricultural Services; Health and Social Services; Technical Affairs; and MUSKİ, the Muğla Water and Sewerage Administration.
After the inspections, the commission will compile its findings and identify affected residents’ needs. The municipality said relevant departments would then provide support based on the assessment.
Hürriyet Neighborhood Head Ümmü Korkmaz said municipal teams had arrived to assess the damage and thanked Metropolitan Mayor Ahmet Aras.
Mehmet Dikdere, head of the municipality’s 3rd Region Department, said the assessments were launched on Aras’s instructions. He said a commission would review the findings before the municipality provided assistance.
Aras, who also chairs the Union of Coastal Municipalities, said the municipality had mobilized its resources to support residents affected by the flooding. He said municipal units had been working in the area since the rainfall began and were identifying residents’ needs through the assessments.
Source: https://www.fethiyetv.com/mugla-buyuksehir-dalamanin-6-mahallede-hasar-tespit-calismasi-baslatti/
Turkey Plans Tourism Corridor Across Seven Southeastern Provinces
Turkey – Turkey plans to link seven southeastern provinces in a tourism corridor promoting their shared historical, cultural and natural heritage through joint travel routes, marketing campaigns and investment projects.
The proposed corridor would connect Gaziantep, Kilis, Hatay, Osmaniye, Kahramanmaraş, Adıyaman and Şanlıurfa, with the aim of attracting more visitors and supporting local economic development.
Culture and Tourism Deputy Minister Nadir Alpaslan chaired a preparatory meeting in Gaziantep, organized with the municipality and governor’s office, to review the project ahead of a regional development workshop.
Alpaslan praised Gaziantep’s efforts to become an international destination for culture and gastronomy. He cited the city’s place in UNESCO’s Creative Cities Network for gastronomy and Visit Gaziantep, a digital platform that helps visitors plan trips. He said cooperation among the provinces could help the wider Euphrates basin and Mesopotamia become a major tourism destination.
The proposed route could include Gaziantep’s Zeugma Mosaic Museum and historic bazaar; Göbeklitepe in Şanlıurfa; Mount Nemrut in Adıyaman; Hatay’s historic center and archaeological sites; and Kahramanmaraş Castle. Kilis and Osmaniye would contribute their own cultural and natural attractions.
Gaziantep Mayor Fatma Şahin said the region was entering a new era in tourism, culture and the arts. She pointed to an artificial intelligence-powered system that lets visitors create personalized itineraries on their phones. “We are trying to make our cities a smart and green region,” she said.
Gaziantep Governor Kemal Çeber said coordinated planning would be key to the corridor’s success, adding that the provinces should work as partners rather than competitors.
Eight Killed in Multiple Shootings in Afyonkarahisar
Afyonkarahisar, Turkey — Eight people, including two female teachers, were shot dead and another person was critically injured in a series of attacks across the province, authorities said. The suspect was captured in Eskişehir province, according to initial reports.
Gendarmerie teams were dispatched after the 112 Emergency Call Center received reports of gunfire and injuries. Authorities found three people shot dead near Ayazini village and three more near Kıyır village. Two women were found wounded in Yukarıtandır village and taken to hospital, where they died despite medical treatment. Another victim remained hospitalized in critical condition.
The suspect reportedly fled to Eskişehir, where he allegedly carjacked a vehicle in the rural Kırka neighborhood of Seyitgazi district. Acting on tips from residents, gendarmerie teams found the suspect’s SUV stuck in mud in the rural Taşlık neighborhood. A pump-action shotgun and a large quantity of ammunition were recovered from the vehicle.
The Afyonkarahisar Governor’s Office confirmed the death toll and said state institutions were working together to investigate the attacks and ensure the judicial process proceeded effectively.
The provincial Chief Public Prosecutor’s Office launched an investigation, assigning a deputy chief prosecutor and three prosecutors to the case.
The provincial education directorate identified two victims as Ayşe Sena Demir and Hilal Mete, teachers at İhsaniye Yukarıtandır Secondary School, and expressed condolences to their families and the education community.
Source: Daily Sabah
SPORT
Thank you to Brian Lloyd for the Fethiyespor update.
Ziraat Turkish Cup
Fethiyespor lost 4-2 to Eyüpspor in their Ziraat Turkish Cup third-round match at Fethiye City Stadium.
The match began on October 28 and was stopped at half-time because of heavy rainfall, with Eyüpspor leading 2-1. The remaining half was played on Wednesday, November 4, at 13:00, when Eyüpspor secured the 4-2 victory.
Match Results
Fethiyespor won their home match against Adana 01 FK on Sunday. The final score was 2-1.
Fethiyespor move up to 12th place in the league table.
League Matches
Fethiyespor will play away against Kahramanmaraş İstiklalspor on Saturday 14 November. Kick-off time is 13:00.
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Turkish Lira (TL) exchange rates
The British Pound bought 67.53 TL by the close of business on Friday. The week before it was selling for 66.85 TL.
The US Dollar bought 50.16 TL by the close of business on Friday. The week before it was selling for 49.93 TL.
The Euro bought 56.35 TL by the close of business on Friday. The week before it was selling for 55.72 TL.
Source: exchangerates.org.uk
Weather Forecast
Here’s your weather forecast for the week ahead.
Source: Living Earth
