Fethiye news

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Tandem paragliding accident on Babadağ: pilot and passenger killed (26 August 2026) — All paragliding flights from Babadağ were suspended after a tandem paraglider came down on the mountain; both people on board died.
Equipment for the long-awaited Fethiye Bay clean-up has arrived (14 August 2026) — Floating equipment has appeared in Fethiye Bay ahead of the sediment clean-up planned for mid-October.
Excursion boat catches fire in Katrancı Bay, 115 people evacuated (13 August 2026) — Passengers of a tour boat that caught fire in Katrancı Bay near Fethiye were evacuated into the sea.
Life sentence for the drunk driver who killed Lisa Di Palma in Çalış (11 August 2026) — A Fethiye court sentenced the driver to life imprisonment, a year after the fatal crash at a pedestrian crossing in Çalış.
Restored ancient theatre of Tlos is getting ready to welcome visitors (4 August 2026) — Restoration of the Lycian theatre in Tlos, Seydikemer, is complete, and the site will get solar-powered night lighting.
Fethiye cyclist Ekin Ereke finishes 9th at the MTB Eliminator World Cup (18 June 2026) — Racing for the national team in Sakarya, the Fethiye Belediyespor athlete placed 9th in the elite women's category.
Muğla wins 'Youth-Friendly City' award; students ride buses for 1 TL (17 June 2026) — The Union of Municipalities of Türkiye recognised Muğla's youth projects, including 1 TL in-district transport for university students.
Muğla deploys drones against illegal dumping of rubbish and rubble (16 June 2026) — After installing camera traps, Muğla Metropolitan Municipality's municipal police added drone patrols; 1,520 people have been fined 14.21 million TL so far.