World News :: Michael Jackson dies of heart attack

This is an incredibly sad day. First we lose Farrah Fawcett, and now another beloved icon has passed away unexpectedly. Radar is reporting that Michael Jackson, 50, has died of a heart attack. He collapsed in a home he was renting in Los Angeles and staffers immediately called for help. Paramedics arrived and discovered the singer unresponsive and began to administer CPR. He was rushed to a local hospital, where he was later pronounced dead.. FULL STORY »

 Local News :: New Turkish citizenship Law 2

The new law on Turkish citizenship has attracted a great deal of much-deserved attention. As I am writing these lines the law has still not been published in the Official Gazette and, therefore, I will stick to the general outline. I will try to provide more details once it is published. FULL STORY »

 Local News :: New Turkish Citizenship Law 1

A new era in Turkish citizenship law is about to start. Talks on procedural matters and substantial issues in respect to acquiring and losing Turkish citizenship were completed in Turkish Parliament on Thursday. The draft bill was discussed under two main chapters. The changes to the citizenship law are a fulfillment of a long time expectation in particular for a group of Turkish citizens persons of Turkish origin living abroad. The new Turkish Citizenship Law draft bill was passed by Parliament late last Thursday night. The old law was created in 1964. Since it first came into effect there were a couple of modifications and amendments made, however, this is the most significant change to citizenship law. FULL STORY »

 Your Letters :: Summer Thunder in Altinkum

Yet again the weather in Altinkum fools us again, after a week of sunshine and getting out the shorts and sandals the Agean decided to tell us that the time was not quite right to test the waters. We spent a quiet night sitting on the terrace fortified with Efes and cigerettes watching the lightening over Bodrum and after about four Efes the result was brilliant. Altinkum Didim Today FULL STORY »

 Altinkum News :: Cheap flights to Bodrum Turkey

Today everybody is looking out for cheap flights online, but increase in the airfare while traveling has become very difficult issues among the common people to plan their holiday vacation at any exotic holiday destination by any airlines. Specialy in summer times because Bodrum, Marmaris, Gumbet, Antalya and Dalaman flights get very busy. As there are so many persons who love to fly where traveling is concern but with the increased airfare it is not so easy and traveling by flight may leave you with a hole in your pockets as well. For a cheap and comfortable traveling everybody wants cheap flights for his/her travel destination. FULL STORY »

 Health :: Two fast weight loss tips

It is no secret that if you seriously wish to get rid of your belly fat or lose those awful love handles, exercising is the way to go. However, exercising doesn't mean working out in the gym for too long or doing the same type of exercise over and over again. Exercising doesn't mean doing a hundred abdominal crunches either. The best exercise plan is one which consists of a variety of workouts and most importantly, help you burn fat from all parts of your body instead of just one particular area. Here are two main reasons why you should do a variety of workouts FULL STORY »

 Local News :: Compulsory military service 2

Here is another question on the topic: “My boyfriend is a dual citizen of Turkey and Australia. He has lived in Australia since 1993 and has now returned to Turkey to bring his sick mother back from holiday. Years ago he was in Turkey and had his service extended until he was 38. He cannot find his extension papers and is now finding it hard to prove his extension. He has been to the Australian Consulate and obtained a letter stating that he is running a business in Australia, has a home under mortgage and is unable to stay to do his service now. Will this be enough? FULL STORY »

 Local News :: Send your stories now

Is there a subject you feel strongly about, Do you wish something about life in Altinkum , Didim and Akbuk today was better and what would make that happen?. Then write your thoughts down and send them to us and if you like you can illustrate your letter with a drawing, painting or even a picture. We do read all your letters, emails and articles. Altinkum Didim Today FULL STORY »