UK Ambassdor to Turkey visits Fethiye
Her Excellency Jill Morris, the British Ambassador to Turkey, paid a visit to Fethiye Mayor Alim Karaca at his office, accompanied by a diplomatic delegation. During the meeting, Ambassador Morris and Mayor Karaca exchanged views on the 2025 tourism season and recent developments in the district. Expressing her pleasure at returning to Fethiye, Ambassador Morris […]
Fethiye Times News – Week Ending 27th April 2025
Welcome to our pick of last week’s news from Fethiye and around Turkey. Curated from various news sources. 🧿 LOCAL NEWS 3rd Babadağ Ultra Marathon Takes Place in Fethiye The Fethiye Babadağ Ultra Marathon, organised for the third time this year, took place with colourful scenes and fierce competitions. The event, held in cooperation with the […]
Fethiye celebrates National Sovereignty and Children’s Day
The 23rd of April is a unique and very special international celebration. The founder of the Turkish Republic, Mustafa Kemal Atatürk, dedicated this day to the children of the country to emphasize that they are the future of the new nation. National Sovereignty and Children’s Day (Ulusal Egemenlik ve Çocuk Bayramı) commemorates the inauguration of the […]
Fethiye Times News – Week Ending 13th April 2025
Welcome to our pick of last week’s news from Fethiye and around Turkey. Curated from various news sources. 🧿 LOCAL NEWS 14th Yeşilüzümlü Dastar and Morel Mushroom Festival Welcomes Thousands The 14th Yeşilüzümlü Dastar and Morel Mushroom Festival brought colour, culture, and community spirit to the Yeşilüzümlü neighbourhood of Fethiye over the weekend. Organised by Fethiye […]
Fethiye Times News – Week Ending 6th April 2025
Welcome to our pick of last week’s news from Fethiye and around Turkey. Curated from various news sources. 🧿 LOCAL NEWS Spectacular Lightning Storms Light Up Fethiye Skies A series of dramatic lightning storms dazzled residents and visitors in Fethiye this week, painting the night skies with spectacular bursts of light. Local photographer Hamdi Yaman captured […]
Fethiye Times News – Week Ending 30th March 2025
Welcome to our pick of last week’s news from Fethiye and around Turkey. Curated from various news sources. 🧿 LOCAL NEWS Pre-Holiday Inspections Carried Out in Muğla Muğla Provincial Directorate of Agriculture and Forestry teams conducted extensive inspections ahead of the Ramadan Feast, meticulously checking hygiene, freshness, and pricing in production facilities and sales points of […]
Fethiye Times News – Week Ending 23rd March 2025
Welcome to our pick of last week’s news from Fethiye and around Turkey. Curated from various news sources. 🧿 LOCAL NEWS Nevruz Celebrated with Enthusiasm at Yörük Tent in Fethiye The arrival of spring was welcomed with lively Nevruz celebrations at the Yörük Tent on Çalış Beach in Fethiye. Organized by the Fethiye Yoruk Turkmen Association, […]
Fethiye Times News – Week Ending 16th March 2025
Welcome to our pick of last week’s news from Fethiye and around Türkiye. Curated from various news sources. 🧿 LOCAL NEWS Muğla to Experience Freezing Temperatures from March 19 to March 24 The Meteorology 4th Regional Directorate Regional Forecast and Warning Center has issued a weather warning, stating that Muğla will experience a significant temperature drop […]
Where Does the Name Fethiye Beşkaza Come From?
The people of Fethiye are known as “Beşkazalı,” and the name “Beşkaza” is used to refer to Fethiye and its surroundings. However, despite its common usage, there is no specific place called Beşkaza. So, what does Beşkaza mean, and where does it come from? Historical Background The name “Beşkaza” originates from the administrative structure of […]
Fethiye Times News – Week Ending 9th March 2025
Welcome to our pick of last week’s news from Fethiye and around Türkiye. Curated from various news sources. 🧿 LOCAL NEWS Mayor Aras’s Message for International Women’s Day Muğla Metropolitan Municipality Mayor Ahmet Aras marked March 8, International Women’s Day, with a powerful message highlighting the historical struggle and resistance of women for equality and justice. […]