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Is Akbük’s Ancient Soul at Risk? The Fight for Latmos Mountains Begins

17 July 2026 by Jonathan

Didim Akbük Beşparmak Latmos Dağları ve zeytinliklerin maden tehdidi.

Jonathan, a 20-year expat in Akbük, delves into the controversial ‘EIA Not Required’ decision threatening the Beşparmak (Latmos) Mountains, its olive groves, and prehistoric heritage. Discover what local governments and the community can do to protect this vital region from a proposed mining project.

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