Fethiye Times News – Week Ending 18th June 2023
Welcome to our pick of last week’s news from Fethiye and around Türkiye. Curated from various news sources. NEWS Surfacing work on Ölüdeniz Caddesi continues The surfacing and line work on Ölüdeniz Caddesi continues. The work was restarted on 7th June after stopping when the initial contractors were unable to complete the work due to contractual […]
Folk dancing – part of the tradition of a particular people or area
If belly dancing is the only dance form you associate with Türkiye, you must prepare yourself for a surprise. Türkiye has a rich tradition of folk dancing with dances performed on all social occasions. Some dances reflect natural events or daily life; others portray societal events and affairs of the heart. Let’s take a closer […]
Belek – a golfer’s paradise
Türkiye’s popularity as a golf destination continues to grow, and golf tourism is big business in the town of Belek on Türkiye’s southern Mediterranean coast, a top golf destination, known for its ideal weather and world-class facilities. Belek is now home to several world-class, PGA tour-standard facilities, including ones designed by legends of the sport […]
Fethiye Times News – Week Ending 4th June 2023
Welcome to our pick of last week’s news from Fethiye and around Türkiye. Curated from various news sources. NEWS World Environment Day stub-picking clean up in Marmaris In the Turunç district of Marmaris, mayors and students of the Aegean and Marmara Union of Environmental Municipalities (EMARÇEB) rolled up their sleeves and collected waste in the […]
Fethiye Times News – Week Ending 21st May 2023
Welcome to our pick of last week’s news from Fethiye and around Türkiye. Curated from various news sources. NEWS Fethiye celebrates 19 May Commemoration of Atatürk, Youth and Sports Day As part of the 19 May Commemoration of Atatürk, Youth and Sports Day, Fethiye turned out en masse for music concerts held at Beşkaza Square […]
Türkiye: Did you know?
Türkiye is much more than just a holiday destination. It has a rich, diverse culture and history, beautiful landscapes and cuisine that will keep you coming back for more…and more! When you start to scratch the surface and discover more about this amazing country you will find many interesting facts you never knew. Here are just a […]
Fethiye Times News – Week Ending 30th April 2023
Welcome to our pick of last week’s news from Fethiye and around Türkiye. Curated from various news sources. NEWS Fire in maquis area in Bodrum A fire broke out in Bodrum’s Aspat Mandıra Hill on Saturday night. Teams from Bodrum fire brigade intervened in the fire. About 20 acres of maquis area burned. The cause […]
Fethiye Times News – Week Ending 2nd April 2023
Welcome to our pick of last week’s news from Fethiye and around Türkiye. Curated from various news sources. NEWS Heavy rains, storms continue to wreak havoc in Türkiye The Turkish State Meteorology Services has issued alerts for 17 of Türkiye’s all 81 provinces as harsh weather continues to wreak havoc in the country and temperatures drop by 8 […]
Fethiye Times News – Week Ending 19th March 2023
Welcome to our pick of last week’s news from Fethiye and around Türkiye. Curated from various news sources. NEWS Muğla Metropolitan Municipality Fire Department installs 631 fire hydrants Muğla Metropolitan Municipality Fire Department has installed a total of 631 hydrants in streets, neighbourhoods and villages that are narrow, inaccessible to fire trucks and at risk […]
Driving in Turkey
Turkey is where eastern and western cultures come together, resulting in a fantastic blend of traditions and festivities. Not only that, Turkey is a diverse country, with spectacular mountain ranges, golden beaches, cities with wonderful sightseeing opportunities, and idyllic rural villages to explore. Such diversity can only truly be explored by the independent traveller, and […]