Turkey Launches $400 Million Climate-Resilient Forestry Project to Combat Wildfires and Climate Change

Forests 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

Coasts Need Protection, Not Panic: Experts Urge Calm Over Shark Sightings

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

Children Enjoy Kite Festival During Environment Week at Şehit Fethi Bey Park

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 […]

Fethiye Times News – Week Ending 8th June 2025

Coast Guard Cleans Seabed in Fethiye for World Environment Day

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 […]

Fethiye Times News – Week Ending 1st June 2025

Fethiye Celebrated Culinary and Cultural Unity with 3rd International Gastronomy, Culture and Friendship Festival

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. […]

Fethiye Times News – Week Ending 18th May 2025

Patara Lighthouse to Shine Again as a Night Museum Centrepiece

Welcome to our pick of last week’s news from Fethiye and around Turkey. Curated from various news sources. 🧿 LOCAL NEWS Awareness Event at Akmaz Public Beach Marks Disability Week in Fethiye As part of Disability Week, observed from May 10 to 16, an awareness event was held at Akmaz Public Beach in Fethiye, bringing together […]

Fethiye Times News – Week Ending 11th May 2025

Number of Caretta Caretta Nests on İztuzu Beach Reaches 10

Welcome to our pick of last week’s news from Fethiye and around Turkey. Curated from various news sources. 🧿 LOCAL NEWS Traditional Mother’s Day Bazaar Held in Fethiye The traditional Mother’s Day Bazaar, organised by the Fethiye Tourism Promotion Culture Environment and Education Foundation (FETAV), was held in Beşkaza Square and attracted great interest from both […]

Fethiye Times News – Week Ending 27th April 2025

Tobacco Control Inspections Carried Out in Commercial Vehicles in Fethiye

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 Times News – Week Ending 13th April 2025

14th Yeşilüzümlü Dastar and Morel Mushroom Festival

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

Spectacular Lightning Storms Light Up Fethiye Skies

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 […]