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Turks: Not To Be Confused With Turkey
Turks: Not To Be Confused With Turkey. The latest news about the new UK quarantine measures today is creating a high level of confusion around it.
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Is there a fire near Marmaris?
As the wildfire season in Turkey continues, and with the safety of our residents and visitors our top priority, MarmarisInfo continues to notify about most recent wildfires in our area based on the local, county, and state resources to help effectively monitor ongoing wildfire activity, and track air quality. The current wildfire in Datca Peninsula threatens biodiversity including the sandalwood, wild pistachio, mastic trees, olive trees, and animal species like wild goats, caracals (Karakulak) and grizzly bears. The wildfire has continued in Betce in Datca peninsula. This part of Datca Peninsula is the most virgin part inhabited by wild goats, caracals (Karakulak) and grizzly bear. In case the fire moved to the highest mountain Kocadağ 1162m we are facing extinction of these species, says Dr Yasin İlemin who has been working in the area for 15 years. Dr Yasin İlemin believes that the animal species like caracals (Karakulak) and grizzly Click here for details >>
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Marmaris is on the way to becoming a Ghost Town
Marmaris is on the way to becoming a Ghost Town Very sad and eeries sights of Marmaris afternoons: the streets are deserted after new rules come into affect. The local authorities went ahead and banned beach access in Marmaris and Icmeler. Police are enforcing this ban with fines of 400 TL for breaking the rule.So this is the second week when we are not able to pack up from home and walk or drive to the beach for a change of scene. People are only allowed to walk or drive ALONE for shopping and essential needs. Everyone should wear a mask and maintain two meters distance from others. Public transportation drivers and passengers in Marmaris including buses, minibuses, dolmus, taxi are enforced to wear masks. All public transportation must be disinfected regularly as required. Any breach of new rules will mean new fines and having to stay in lockdown for Click here for details >>
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Is the wildfire still going on in Bordubet Marmaris?
Is the wildfire still going on in Bordubet Marmaris? Marmaris was still recovering from catastrophic wildfires one year ago that killed one person, destroyed houses and farms and burned pristine pine forests in Icmeler, Bayir, Hisaronu, Orhaniye, Turgut and Amos.
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Airport tests for foreign holiday makers in Turkey: key dates and details
Airport tests for foreign holiday makers in Turkey: key dates and details Will I be Covid-19 tested at the airport?New details about tests make things a little more clear. Turkey is working to expand testing to provide this service to everyone who needs it including foreign tourists. Any foreigner will have an option to take a Covid-19 test as of July 01st in the busiest airports in Turkey and July 15th in other airports.Take a Covid test and we hope you fail it 🙂 How long does it take to get a result? The results of this test are available within a period of two hours. How much does the test cost? The cost of a test is €15, or roughly £ 13.56. For travelers departing Turkey, the test is useful in that the results can demonstrate a virus-free status at their destination. Check back on our website as we Click here for details >>
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What should you do on holiday amidst a wildfire
as you may be aware a vast wildfire in Bordubet, Degirmenyani which is known as the 7 islands region and Amazon forest, just out of Marmaris is continuing
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COVID-19 preventative measures: a Turkish story
COVID-19 preventative measures: a Turkish story It’s a quiet morning on a lockdown day the 20th of June 2020 in Marmaris which allows us to share the latest information on the measures in response to the COVID-19 outbreak here in Turkey and Marmaris. Social distancing and wearing masks are among the primary aims to prevent the spread of a virus. Because of the cultural difference of Turkish people from let’s say from Japan or Korea. When the authorities say something most of us in Turkey make up our own mind, discuss with family and friends and usually do not listen to what was told. It’s the same as to wearing helmets for motorcyclists, seat belts in cars, baby chairs in cars, smoking in restaurants in Turkey. Now it’s masks, social distancing and COVID-19.Turkish people continue to visit each other, get together outdoors and indoors. The news on TV shows crowds Click here for details >>
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What’s Going On in Marmaris This Week
What’s Going On in Marmaris This Week. We love music and dance festivals as much as you do and this week October 2023 at the 19th of May Youth and Sports Square
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Marmaris and Icmeler are back… better than ever!
Marmaris Morning Views19/07/2021 We at marmarisinfo.com continue to share the morning views with you all the way from Marmaris Turkey, while you are staying safe at home and can’t travel. The waiting has been cruelly extended, we know you can enjoy the views of Marmaris and Icmeler online. Marmarisinfo.com team have climbed the top of the hill in Icmeler to show you the beautiful bay, Marmaris far out, the exit to open seas where to sail off to nearby Fethiye or Datca. Marmaris and Icmeler are back and better than ever! Exploring the hotspots together with you as it continues to welcome more visitors this week for Bayram. The summer heatwave has arrived in Marmaris, Icmeler. Turkey is bathed in hot weather with air temperature to reach 35 degrees Celsius. Thankfully Marmaris and Icmeler have not experienced water shortage. Electricity blackouts are possible due to high demand in electricity consumption Click here for details >>
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When is Marmaris International Culture and Arts Festival
Explore Marmaris far beyond the beach as this year it is home to the First Marmaris International Culture and Arts Festival from June 10th to June 28th 2022
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Hello June or What lockdown rules are changing?
From 1 June – 1 July 2021 Weekend curfew continues from 22:00 Saturday to 05:00 Monday.Weekdays curfew continues from 22:00 to 05:00. Lockdown restrictions for citizens and residents aged 65 and over and under 18:No restrictions will be imposed on citizens and residents of 65 years old and older for those who have received two doses of the vaccine Citizens and residents of 65 years and older who have not been vaccinated with two doses are allowed to go out on weekdays from 10:00 until 14:00. Restrictions for children and young people under the age of 18 are lifted. All non-essential retail are open from 07:00 – 20:00 daily Shopping malls are open. However, the sale of electronics, toys, stationery, clothing and accessories, alcohol, home textiles, auto accessories, garden supplies, hardware, glassware is not allowed on Sundays. Public services are open from 10:00 to 16:00 Kindergartens and pre-school continue to Click here for details >>
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Will Marmaris International Culture & Arts Festival be going ahead?
Unfortunately with the continuing wildfire in Bordubet Marmaris the Festival committee has just announced the cancellation and postponement of some of the concerts that were planned for the weekend. The reasons for cancelling and postponing the concerts given were physical and psychological conditions created by the wildfire. The concert of Bogazici Youth Choir scheduled for the 25th of June at Marmaris Amphitheatre and İlyas Mirzayev and Muğla Folk Symphony and MAKSAD Chamber Orchestra scheduled for the 28th of June at Marmaris Amphitheatre will be postponed to a later date in autumn. The new concert dates are yet to be announced by the Festival committee. The Children’s theatre that was planned for the 24th of June in Turgut has been cancelled. According to the Festival committee public health is the main priority.