Akbük’s Shores: Who’s Really in Charge Now?

Akbük sahilleri yeni yönetim düzenlemesi ve Çevre Bakanlığı denetimi

New regulations empower Turkey’s Ministry of Environment, Urbanisation and Climate Change to manage Akbük’s coastlines. Jonathan, a 20-year expat, explores the impact on public access and local control.

The Epic Journey: Scientists Uncover Eel Secrets Near Akbük

Aydın Akbük Bafa Gölü yılan balığı araştırması Karya Farma HBX Ar-Ge Akademisi

Discover how Karya Farma HBX R&D Academy in Turkey is researching the incredible 7,000 km eel migration and their biological resilience, solving an age-old mystery.

Akbük’s Wake-Up Call: Can We Protect Our Coasts from the Microplastic Threat?

Akbük sahillerinde mikroplastik ve deniz kirliliği tehdidi

Jonathan, an expat of 20 years, examines the growing microplastic and marine pollution crisis in Mersin, urging local action to protect Turkey’s beautiful coasts, including Akbük.

Is Akbük’s Natural Beauty at Risk? Unpacking Didim’s Waste Crisis

Didim Akbük bölgesindeki yasa dışı hafriyat atıkları ve çevre kirliliği

Jonathan, a 20-year expat, reports on Didim’s illegal excavation waste dumping by Aydın Metropolitan Municipality & ASKİ, highlighting the environmental threat to Akbük.

Is Didim Selling Off Its Future? Expats Voice Concerns Over Public Land Sale

Didim kamu arazisi satışı ve yeşil alan tartışmaları

Didim Association protests the sale of a vital 27,312 m² public green space near Didim State Hospital. Expats and locals unite to protect future generations’ heritage.

Akbük’s Future: Fishing Harbour or Luxury Marina?

Akbük balıkçı barınağının lüks marina projesine dönüşüm tartışmaları

Akbük’s beloved fishing harbour faces a controversial transformation into a luxury marina. Discover the local impact, legal debates, and what it means for expats in Didim.