Jonathan, Author at Akbük'te Yaşıyorum: Doğanın, Denizin ve Gerçekliğin Sesi

Akbük’s Hidden History: The 1930s and 40s

7 October 2026 by Jonathan

Didim Akbük'ün 1930 ve 1940'lı yıllardaki tarihi ve mübadele sonrası dönemi

Explore the history of Akbük during the 1930s and 40s. A look at the traditional olive farming, coastal life, and the peaceful era of this Turkish gem.

The Majestic Temple of Apollo: An Expat’s Guide

7 October 2026 by Jonathan

Rehber Efe anlatımıyla Didim Akbük yakınındaki görkemli Apollon Tapınağı

Discover the Temple of Apollo in Didim. Explore the ancient oracle centre where kings sought prophecies, just 20 minutes from Akbük. Tips on visiting and history.

8th Didim Olive Festival: A World Record Attempt and More

7 October 2026 by Jonathan

Didim Zeytin Festivali kapsamında yapılan geleneksel zeytin hasadı kutlamaları.

Discover the 8th Didim Olive Festival program! 4 days of events, a Guinness World Record attempt in Akbük & Didim, workshops, and local Aegean gastronomy.

Harvesting the Streets: Didim’s Public Parks Yield Premium Olive Oil

7 October 2026 by Jonathan

Didim Belediyesi ekiplerinin parklardaki ağaçlardan zeytin hasadı yapması

Didim Municipality harvests olives from public parks to produce ‘Didyma’ olive oil, supporting local agriculture and the community. Read more on akbukdeyasam.com.

Akra Didim Puts Local Flavours on the Global Map

30 September 2026 by Jonathan

Akra Didim ev sahipliğinde Didim yerel lezzetleri ve turizm tanıtımı

Discover how Akra Didim is promoting the region’s rich culinary heritage, ancient history, and vibrant art scene to the international community.

New Season Registration Opens for Didim’s DIGEM Art and Sports Academy

30 September 2026 by Jonathan

Didim Belediyesi DIGEM Sanat ve Spor Akademisi yeni sezon kurs kayıtları

Registration for Didim’s DIGEM Art and Sports Academy is open Sept 29 – Oct 13. Courses include Pilates, Tennis, Music, and Theatre for all ages.

Sabancı Holding: Climate Partner or Environmental Threat to the Aegean?

29 September 2026 by Jonathan

Didim ve Akbük çevresinde Sabancı Holding enerji projeleri ve Bafa doğası

Sabancı Holding sponsors COP31 while its energy projects face backlash for cutting down thousands of trees in the Aegean. Is this greenwashing?

A Legacy in the Sand: Protecting Akbük’s Rare Sea Daffodils

29 September 2026 by Jonathan

Didim Akbük sahilinde koruma altına alınan nadir kum zambakları

Didim Municipality protects rare Sea Daffodils at 3rd Cove. Jonathan shares why these flowers are vital for Akbük’s heritage and how we can help.

A Tale of Two Shores: Akbük’s Historic Transformation

25 September 2026 by Jonathan

Akbük sahilinde 1923 Mübadelesi ve tarihi dönüşümü simgeleyen kıyı manzarası

Explore the history of Akbük through the 1923 Population Exchange. Discover how Balkan immigrants and local traditions shaped our modern Aegean town.

Söke’s Botanical Miracle: The Race to Save the Kadim Altınotu

21 September 2026 by Jonathan

Söke Samson Dağları'nda nesli tükenmekte olan Kadim Altınotu bitkisi

Only 100 ‘Kadim Altınotu’ plants remain in Söke’s Samson Mountains. Discover how scientists are working to save this rare Turkish species from extinction.

Akbük’s Hidden History: The 1930s and 40s

The Majestic Temple of Apollo: An Expat’s Guide

8th Didim Olive Festival: A World Record Attempt and More

Harvesting the Streets: Didim’s Public Parks Yield Premium Olive Oil

Akra Didim Puts Local Flavours on the Global Map

New Season Registration Opens for Didim’s DIGEM Art and Sports Academy

Sabancı Holding: Climate Partner or Environmental Threat to the Aegean?

A Legacy in the Sand: Protecting Akbük’s Rare Sea Daffodils

A Tale of Two Shores: Akbük’s Historic Transformation

Söke’s Botanical Miracle: The Race to Save the Kadim Altınotu

Into the Mountains: The Hidden History of Akbük’s Great Exodus

The Silent Invasion: How the Menderes River Redefined Teichiussa

The Great Shift: How Yörük Nomads Shaped Akbük’s Identity

A Tale of Two Shores: Akbük’s Historic Transformation

Akbük’s Hidden History: The 1930s and 40s