FETHİYE - The all-inclusive system, in which hotel guests pay a fixed price for all their expenses, including flights, is damaging tourism in Fethiye, many locals say. These visitors spend all their time in their hotels enjoying free food and drinks, contributing little to the town’s economy.
ISTANBUL - A historic 4-2 rout in the Fortis Turkish Cup final gives Beşiktaş a boost in its bid for a trophy double, while pushing Fenerbahçe deeper into trouble. A brace by Bobo helps the Black Eagles earn a famous derby victory, and their eighth Turkish Cup. While its archrival is in the rose garden, Fenerbahçe is lying on more of a bed of thorns, with coach Aragones expected to leave in the next few days
ISTANBUL - Rock singer Aylin Aslım has a new album and little tolerance for nonsense. She says she’s ’still not in that accept-everything stage. I hope I never get there.’ With a concert this Wednesday in Istanbul premiering her third album in stores next month, Aslim’s songs have earned acceptance from some 200,000 listeners online
FETHİYE -The Fethiye Hash House Harriers put humor at the center of their running activities as the group, mostly comprised of British expatriates, comes together every other Sunday to explore the area and enjoy themselves. All you need to join to the HH3 group is sense of humor, a reasonable level of fitness and interest in meeting new people
FETHİYE - A national assistance group for the blind is trying to continue to provide help despite the fact that state support has ceased. The branch in the Aegean resort town of Fethiye is mobilizing its resourses in order to gather local philantropists and concerned citizens to increase awareness about the problems blind people need to face in Turkey
ISTANBUL - Istanbul's restaurant scene has been in need of a brasserie for a long time and last year La Brise swept in to fill the gap. With a relaxed atmosphere, a great menu and mulled wine service throughout the holiday season, La Brise is a standout dining experience
ISTANBUL - Turkcell Super League's round 14 stages an encounter between the first and the last teams in the standings. Trabzonspor will be looking to continue its league lead as well as its unbeaten streak, while Kocaelispor will be hoping to get off last spot. Meanwhile, other contenders, Beşiktaş and Galatasaray, play with teams from Ankara