Türkiye Boosts Precautions Amid Aegean Seismic Activity
As tectonic fluctuations persist in the Aegean region, Türkiye has ramped up its preparedness efforts, with the country’s Disaster and Emergency Management Presidency (AFAD) formulating a strategic contingency plan. Meanwhile, neighbouring Greece has extended school closures as a precautionary measure. AFAD recently convened a high-level emergency meeting to assess the risks posed by the ongoing […]
Fethiye Times News – Week Ending 2nd February 2025
Welcome to our pick of last week’s news from Fethiye and around Türkiye. Curated from various news sources. 🧿 LOCAL NEWS Karataş Beach Project: Officially Sanctioned Works by State Institutions Fethiye Mayor Alim Karaca has assured the public that the channel improvement work at Karataş Beach is proceeding through a fully legal process, overseen by state […]
Fethiye Times News – Week Ending 26th January 2025
Welcome to our pick of last week’s news from Fethiye and around Türkiye. Curated from various news sources. 🧿 LOCAL NEWS Awareness banner campaign by Fethiye Police Department promotes helmet safety The Fethiye District Police Department has launched an impactful awareness campaign to encourage motorcycle riders to adopt the habit of wearing helmets. Banners featuring the […]
Fethiye Times News – Week Ending 19th January 2025
Welcome to our pick of last week’s news from Fethiye and around Türkiye. Curated from various news sources. NEWS Fethiye – Ölüdeniz road undergoing renovation Road renovation works are officially underway on the Fethiye – Ölüdeniz route, fulfilling a promise made by Muğla Metropolitan Municipality Mayor Ahmet Aras. The project aims to modernize the area’s […]
Fethiye Times News – Week Ending 12th January 2025
Welcome to our pick of last week’s news from Fethiye and around Türkiye. Curated from various news sources. NEWS Fethiye Police inspect hookah cafes for compliance Teams from the Fethiye District Police Department’s Public Security Bureau conducted extensive inspections of hookah cafes in the shopping mall and coastal areas of the district. The inspections focused […]
Fethiye Times News – Week Ending 5th January 2025
Welcome to our pick of last week’s news from Fethiye and around Türkiye. Curated from various news sources. NEWS 189,775 flights made from Babadağ by the end of 2024 By the end of 2024, Fethiye Babadağ, the world’s most popular paragliding center, has once again proven its status as a global hotspot for adventure tourism. […]
Fethiye Times News – Week Ending 29th December 2024
Welcome to our pick of last week’s news from Fethiye and around Türkiye. Curated from various news sources. NEWS Seydikemer Municipality reopens snowbound roads, warning issued for Yayla Antalya road Seydikemer Municipality has successfully reopened roads in the district’s high-altitude neighbourhoods that were closed due to heavy snowfall. The Technical Services Directorate mobilised teams to […]
Fethiye Times News – Week Ending 22nd December 2024
Welcome to our pick of last week’s news from Fethiye and around Türkiye. Curated from various news sources. NEWS Festive cheer at Beşkaza Square: Mayor Karaca visits New Year and Christmas markets Beşkaza Square in Fethiye came alive with festive spirit as it hosted two vibrant events: the New Year Market and the third Traditional […]
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 […]