The history behind Christmas and Türkiye
In Türkiye, where Muslims make up 99% of the population, the New Year’s spirit is intertwined with the country’s rich cultural tapestry, reflecting influences from historical and sacred Christian sites and stories that have shaped its traditions. Despite its predominantly Muslim population, Christmas and New Year celebrations have become a cherished tradition, with towering pine […]
Fethiye Times News – Week Ending 15th December 2024
Welcome to our pick of last week’s news from Fethiye and around Türkiye. Curated from various news sources. NEWS Muğla breaks all-time foreign tourist record in 11 Months Muğla, one of Türkiye’s top tourist destinations after Istanbul and Antalya, has set a new record by hosting 3,679,527 foreign tourists in the first 11 months of […]
Fethiye Times News – Week Ending 8th December 2024
Welcome to our pick of last week’s news from Fethiye and around Türkiye. Curated from various news sources. NEWS Fethiye takes its place at the TTI Izmir Tourism Fair The 18th edition of the TTI Izmir International Tourism Trade Fair and Congress recently concluded in Izmir, bringing together prominent figures from the global tourism sector. […]
Fethiye Times News – Week Ending 1st December 2024
Welcome to our pick of last week’s news from Fethiye and around Türkiye. Curated from various news sources. NEWS Turkish municipality turns fallen leaves into peat for city plants In Türkiye’s mid-Black Sea region, Turhal Municipality has launched an eco-friendly initiative to repurpose fallen leaves from its 90,000 trees into peat. Collected leaves are buried […]
Fethiye Times News – Week Ending 10th November 2024
Welcome to our pick of last week’s news from Fethiye and around Türkiye. Curated from various news sources. NEWS Magnitude 5.0 quake shakes Türkiye’s eastern Elazığ A magnitude 5.0 earthquake shook Türkiye’s eastern Elazığ province and nearby regions on Friday, the country’s Disaster and Emergency Management Authority (AFAD) said. The quake took place at a […]
Fethiye Times News – Week Ending 3rd November 2024
Welcome to our pick of last week’s news from Fethiye and around Türkiye. Curated from various news sources. NEWS ‘Brave Pedals of Fethiye’ complete 640-kilometre ride to Ankara to promote environmental awareness hree dedicated members of Fethiye Municipality — Cleaning Works Manager Mahmut Bayraktar, along with team members Can Parlar and Yiğit Sürmen — embarked […]
Fethiye Times News – Week Ending 27th October 2024
Welcome to our pick of last week’s news from Fethiye and around Türkiye. Curated from various news sources. NEWS Fire in garbage container in Fethiye brought under control In an unexpected incident, a fire broke out in a garbage container located next to Uğur Mumcu Park in Fethiye. Thanks to the swift response of nearby […]
Fethiye Times News – Week Ending 20th October 2024
Welcome to our pick of last week’s news from Fethiye and around Türkiye. Curated from various news sources. NEWS Babadağ Ultra Marathon takes place for the second time in Fethiye The Babadağ Ultra Marathon, held for the second time this year in Fethiye, came to a thrilling conclusion as athletes from around the world fiercely […]
Exploring the magic of Türkiye in Winter
While many think of Türkiye as a summer destination, winter reveals a magical side of the country. Snow-dusted ancient sites, vibrant winter festivals, and fewer tourists make it a perfect time to explore Türkiye’s rich history and culture. You can discover Istanbul’s iconic minarets, the Roman ruins of Antalya, or the cultural treasures of Ankara […]
Fethiye Times News – Week Ending 13th October 2024
Welcome to our pick of last week’s news from Fethiye and around Türkiye. Curated from various news sources. NEWS Indian billionaire’s mega yacht ‘Sunrays’ refuels in Fethiye Fethiye recently welcomed one of the world’s largest and most luxurious yachts, Sunrays, owned by Indian billionaire Ravi Ruia, for a refueling stop. The 86-meter-long yacht, flying the […]