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The free zone in the southern province of Antalya is one of the global centers of yachts, especially for luxury yacht building, with revenues from such operations amounting to nearly $2 billion in more than two decades. 

Last year alone, a record number of 93 yachts were built and delivered to their owners, according to Zeki Gürses, the general manager of Antalya Free Zone.

Greece maintains its tradition of superpower in mega yachts, as evidenced by the fact that it boasts one of the largest fleets of very large pleasure craft (over 40 meters in length) in the world

Croatian refit facility and ship repair yard Adria Docks is making its Posidonia debut this summer (June 3-7) to showcase the diverse array of repair and maintenance services it provides to owners of mega- and superyachts.

Two foreign women, aged 23 and 24, were arrested on Wednesday by officers of the Paionia Police Department in the Kilkis regional unit, Northern Greece, for telephone fraud. 

Boating vacations, which in previous years appealed to a narrower audience in the summer season, continue to grow with the effect of daily rental models, thanks to the increasing isolated vacation habits after the pandemic.

This season, the increase in demand from those who want to vacation by renting a boat draws attention. Göcek Gulf has an important place again as the first route.

Russian billionaire Roman Abramovich - sanctioned by the U.K., European Union and Canada - has anchored two more superyachts in Turkish waters, bringing the total count to four.

According to Luxury Launches, a website publishing stories about the world's jet set, the 55-year-old tycoon brought 67-meter-long "Garcon" and 55-meter-long "Halo" to the Aegean coastal district of Göcek.

As part of its 'The Prog Years' tour, legendary British rock band Jethro Tull will perform at Zorlu PSM on June 17. Ian Anderson, who serves as the band's songwriter, producer, vocalist, flutist and sometimes guitarist, will be accompanied by Jethro Tull 'The Prog Years' musicians David Goodier, John O'Hara, Joe Parrish, and Scott Hammond during the concert.

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Many rich and famous have already anchored their yachts along the country’s coasts

Bodrum, Turkey's tourism hotspot in the Aegean coasts, which has become a destination for million-dollar luxury yachts over the last decade, has welcomed its first superyacht of the year docked in Yalıkavak Marina on the north of the Bodrum Peninsula.

With the Marshall Islands flag on it, "Khalilah," the 48-meter-long superyacht, belongs to Russian oil baron Alexei Golubovich.

A new marina that can accommodate up to 202 yachts, including superyachts, is planned for Elounda, site of several hotel resorts on the island of Crete.

Part of the Elounda hills project, it will have a land area of 28,540 square meters, including service buildings for yacht passengers.