The Didymian Newspaper Turkey- Weekly Local News From Akbuk and Altinkum, Didim

This week contains highs and low for me.

Depressed person in an attempt of suicide

A person suffering from deep depression has attempted suicide in Didim.

Against the backdrop of revived winter sales in England, the outlook for summer 2009 is gloomy. The country is about to experience yet another recession period, the third such in the last 30 years.

48 Years and Counting

David and Margaret Farnell celebrated their 48th wedding anniversary with friends at Valentines Restaurant on Wednesday.

Can Obama Heal the USA?Can Obama Heal the World?

Months of canvassing, hundreds of millions of $$$$, thousands of miles travelled and TV productions surpassing War & Peace: at last it is over. Barack Obama has been elected to the Whitehouse.

Centuries old olive tree gets academic age determination

The actual age of a centuries-old olive tree in an olive garden located in the Nysa Ruins, Sultanhisar, Aydin, has become an object of curiosity.

Mayor Kamaci on the problems of estate agents

Mayor Kamaci has commented on the problems faced by the estate agents in Didim, one of the most important holiday resorts in the country.

There Is a Green Hill Far Away

Just a week or two past I wrote in this column of a swimming pool being stolen in America.

Brits engaged in council activity

The opinions and thoughts of the “Foreigners Group”, comprised entirely by Brits, presented to the group meeting of the city council held a couple of days ago were met with appreciation.

Immigrants confuse Milas for Greece

Ten Iraqi immigrants have been apprehended at Toprak Island, Milas, Mugla. The disoriented immigrants who were trying to swim to the shores of Greece were caught by the Turkish Jandarme.

Karma Legal Respond

Following last week’s news regarding the closure of the Didim and Bodrum branches of Karma Legal, we are publishing this interview from the group in response to the story.

Editorial

As the season draws to a close this week, it will be time to say goodbye to some familiar faces until early next year.

Legalities

Application Of Foreign Court Decisions In Turkey

What Does The Didim Friends of Animals Charity Actually Do??

Many people call me and ask, “What does the animal charity actually DO?” This week, for those who are interested, I will explain what we are trying to do and what we have done to date.

Taxi Fares – Fair or Foul

We received this question via the web site regarding Taxi Fares in Altinkum

Turkish Gazette

Christina Aguilera was in Turkey to take part in the “Deal or no deal” competition to support a Children’s Charity on Sunday night.

Garbage in the Sea

I read with interest your leading article about the amount of garbage that lies under the sea (Oct 25th issue).