Fethiye Times Midweek Edition – Thursday 26th June 2025

Crackdown on Illegal Holiday Rentals in Fethiye Continues — Over 6 Million TL in Fines Issued

Welcome to our midweek round-up of the latest news and updates from Fethiye and across Turkey. Curated from various news sources. Turkey Enters Critical Wildfire Season as Aydın Blaze Forces Evacuations TURKEY– Turkey has entered a high-alert wildfire season marked by soaring temperatures, prolonged drought, and heightened fire risks—conditions that have already triggered major incidents, […]

Cherries, Cherries, and More Cherries: Turkey’s Sweet Secret

Cherries

When you think of Turkey, your mind might wander to ancient ruins, bustling bazaars, or its legendary cuisine. But here’s something you might not know: Turkey is one of the largest producers of cherries (kiraz) in the world. That’s right—this beautiful country, with its diverse climate and fertile lands, produces hundreds of thousands of tonnes […]

Fethiye Times News – Week Ending 22nd June 2025

Motorcycle Awareness Initiative Held in Fethiye

Welcome to our pick of last week’s news from Fethiye and around Turkey. Curated from various news sources. NEWS Tourism in Fethiye Hanging by a Thread – Chairman of TÜRSAB Calls for Balance Plus: Warning from Muğla MP as Crisis Deepens Across Region FETHIYE, TURKEY – Tourism in one of Turkey’s most iconic holiday destinations […]

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 […]

Recipe: Roasted cherry tomatoes, feta and avocado on Turkish bread

Adding avocado to this open sandwich not only adds a rich creamy flavour, it also increases its nutritional value. Avocados are a rich source of potassium and healthy monounsaturated fats that help to lower cholesterol. Ingredients 250 gram cherry tomatoes, halved 1/2 loaf turkish bread (215g), halved (use a loaf of ciabatta bread if Turkish […]

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 […]