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The performance "Cranberries in Wonderland", organized by Canberries Dance and Gymnastics Center in support of the Suleyman Cengiz Eminoğlu Foundation, will be shown in Girne. According to the information provided by Girne Metropolitan Municipality, the performance, which will "take the audience to Alice's Wonderland", will take place on Friday evening at 20:00 in the Girne Amphitheater. The statement...

Within the framework of the 14th Bullet Festival, Jenibogazici Municipality is organizing a children's photo contest called "Cittaslow Jenibogazici through the eyes of children". The competition is held with the support of Foto Özay and is aimed at developing creative thinking in children aged 12-15, as well as increasing their awareness of the environment. Participants will be able to reflect in their...

The exhibition "Stories from the Earth" opened yesterday in the Rüstem bookstore. It consists of ceramic pieces created in the workshop of Ayhatun Ateshin and was organized by the Alashia Terracotta Art Association to meet art lovers. According to the information provided, at the opening of the exhibition, a flute performance of musician Ibrahim Özbashkın took place. – Ateshchyn Ayhatun Ateshchin,...

The municipality in Girne held a night race. Within the framework of the Karaoğlanoğlu Sports Games and Sea Festival organized by Girne Metropolitan Municipality, a 6 km night race was held last night with the assistance of the TRNC Athletics Federation. The race started from the Villagio Templos Zeytinlik area and ended on the beach of Antis, competitions were held among women, men and youth. Winners of...

Welcome to one of the most anticipated cultural events of the year – the Iskele Traditional Festival, which celebrates its 53rd anniversary this year! Venue: – Ecevit Square, Iskele – Iskele Metropolitan Municipality Open Cultural Center 🎤 Program of events: 📅 June 27 (Friday) - Mor ve Ötesi 📅 July 2 (Wednesday) - Levent Yüksel 📅 July 3 (Thursday) – Ali Alkurt 📅 July 6 (Sunday) –...

On holidays, it will be clear - great weather for walking. In the country, from tomorrow and on the first two days of the holiday, the weather will be clear, in the following days - clear and slightly cloudy, in some places foggy in the morning hours. According to the weekly weather forecast prepared by the Meteorological Office for the period from June 5 to 11, the region as a whole will remain under the...

The Third Theater Days organized by the municipality have ended in Iskele. The third Theater Days, organized by the Municipality of Iskele, ended last night with a performance called "Gemilerde Talim Var". The production, which was directed by Kemal Shamdanli and where he played the role, featured Nida Altuner, Beyza Çelik, Turan Uçaner, Nurin Gasimov, Dilara Kazan, Yaşar Türkmen and Emre Rıfat...

The Silk and Cocoon Festival in Bellapais has come to an end The 20th Silk and Cocoon Festival, organized by Girne Metropolitan Municipality in Bellapais Village Square, has come to an end. According to Girne Metropolitan Municipality, the festival, held in cooperation with the Beylerbey Municipality and the Green World Movement, included lectures on the history of sericulture and silkworm cultivation in...

Tanyel's Smile Foundation gave gifts to children! Gülay and Jeyhun Uzun, who lost their daughter Tanel in 2016 to cancer, founded Tanyel's Smile Foundation, which, in collaboration with the Kemal Saraçoğlu Foundation, organized a special end-of-school celebration for children undergoing cancer treatment and their families. According to the foundation, the organization, supported by voluntary donors in...

Kyrenia Metropolitan Municipality has launched a free buggy service between Ramadan Cemil Square (the old municipality building) and the Antique Harbour. According to a statement made by the Kyrenia Metropolitan Municipality, the project was implemented in cooperation with a local enterprise in order to provide visitors with a more comfortable access to the Antique Harbour. The statement notes that the...

Environmental Group Discovers Location of Historic St. Anthony's Gate in Famagusta The environmental and cultural heritage group "Always Friends of Nature" has announced a revolutionary discovery concerning the ancient walls of Famagusta. Their study allows us to determine the location of one of the four historical gates of the city - the Gate of St. Anthony. In a written statement, the group's chairman,...

Gazimagusa Mayor Suleyman Uluçay said that work is underway to renovate 35 parks across the city. In a statement made through the press office of the Gazimagusa Municipality, Mayor Uluçay provided the following information on the progress of the work: "There are a total of 35 parks within the boundaries of the municipality of Gazimagusa. This week, playgrounds were installed in 7 parks, shortcomings were...

President Ersin Tatar participated in the Ülker Lefkoşa Marathon organized by Lefkoşa Municipality (LTB). According to the information provided by the presidential administration, Tatar, in his address to the press at the event, congratulated all those who contributed to the Lefkošiė Marathon, which has become a tradition. Drawing attention to the importance of the marathon, the funds from which will...

Iskele Metropolitan Municipality entered into a twinning agreement with Yenişehir Metropolitan Municipality, which became its 11th sister city. The protocol was signed at a ceremony held in the building of the Iskele municipality. Mayor of Iskele Hasan Sadıkoğlu and Mayor of Yenişehir Abdullah Özyğit emphasized that the friendship between the cities began long before the official formalization of...

The municipalities of Yenibogaziçi, Lefke, Mehmetçık-Büyükkonuk, Göçitkale-Serdarlı and Tatlısu, members of the TRNC Cittaslow network, started the new year with excursion activities to promote their cities, starting from Lefke. According to Cittaslow, these activities help younger students learn about the country's history and nature and strengthen ties between cities. About 130 primary school...

The Famagusta City Orchestra once again delighted the audience at the "Unforgettable Love Songs" concert organized by the local municipality. The evening, which took place in Namık Kemal Square, was not only a musical event, but also an action of solidarity, drawing attention to the case of Isias. A special moment of the concert was the performance of the guest artist Dervish Işgüzar together with the...

The 9th International Competition "Top Model of Northern Cyprus" was held on the territory of the Grand Sapphire Resort, impressing with the high level of organization. The winner of the competition was Hayat Gökel, representing the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus, the second place was taken by Evelie Maria from Canada, and the third place was taken by Athena Podsevalova from France. The title of...

During the hot summer months, cities heat up to unprecedented temperatures. Due to the lack of greenery, so-called "heat islands" are formed there, which are much hotter than in rural areas. Now German inventors have created special oases that will help reduce the temperature. A Frankfurt-based startup has developed an architectural solution for urban landscaping. Its vertical landscaping system includes...

This hairdressing salon in Brisbane, Australia, is made for people with very curly hair. Here they can easily cope even with such hair as Africans. Hairdresser and stylist Pat has been specializing in curly hair for 13 years. The choice is understandable, since she herself has such hair. Pat's career began in Brazil. Last year, the woman moved to Australia. Pat Dionyzio, hairdresser-stylist: "When I...

Famagusta Metropolitan Municipality announces new initiatives aimed at improving road order and strengthening urban well-being. From Monday, October 14, measures will come into force that will help maintain road safety for all residents and guests of the city. Fines for improper parking will be imposed by the relevant unit of the municipality, as well as by traffic police officers. The fixed fine for...

Fatma Nida Toko became the first TRNC winner to win a gymnastics medal abroad. She placed 3rd in the women's individual category at the 2024 Turkish Championships. Her outstanding performance brought a historic victory for the country. Another athlete, Asli Asli, finished the championship in 16th place. In the category where athletes born in 2015 competed in their age groups, Fatma Nida Toko became the...

The 23rd Olive Festival kicks off today in the picturesque village of Zeytenlik in North Cyprus. It is one of the most significant cultural events in the region, bringing together locals and tourists from all over the world. The festival will last five days, until October 6, and will offer a rich program for all ages. Guests will enjoy a variety of events: sports competitions, performances by children's...

The inauguration of the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit at the State Hospital took place in Famagusta. The ceremony was attended by TRNC Prime Minister Ünal Üstel and Health Minister Hakan Dinçürek. This event was an important step towards improving the region's healthcare system. The Minister of Health expressed confidence that the new unit, created in partnership with the Eastern Mediterranean...

A modern and cozy park will soon appear in Northern Cyprus, which will become a favorite place for citizens to relax. In the Kanlıköy district, work has begun on the creation of a public space, which promises to become one of the most attractive corners of the region. The mayor of Gönyeli-Alayköy, Hüseyin Amcaoğlu, spoke about the project on social media, emphasizing the importance of this park for...

In Northern Cyprus, the opening hours of pharmacies have been updated, which will become more convenient and adapted to the needs of the population. The new regime will take effect on September 16, 2024 and will last until September 21, 2025. The document establishing the new procedure for the work of pharmacies for the next year officially entered into force and was published in the Official Gazette....

The legendary football player Ronaldinho arrived on a visit to the TRNC. The two-time FIFA World Footballer of the Year title landed at Ercan Airport on Thursday evening. Ronaldinho visited Northern Cyprus to participate in the International Summit Awards ceremony, organized by the Turkish media group Pars International. The event will take place in one of the hotels in Çatalköy. Local media captured...

On August 30, the annual fair started in Famagusta on the territory of the walled city. The opening of the event took place at 20:00 with a performance by the Famagusta Municipality Folk Dance Ensemble. Then, the audience was pleased with a fire dance show, and at 21:00 the opening concert with the participation of Ahmet Evan began. All subsequent concerts within the framework of the fair will begin at...

Famagusta Metropolitan Municipality continues to actively renew its fleet with the acquisition of 19 new vehicles. Over the past 20 months, 77 vehicles, including several generators, have been purchased as part of the modernization program. During the last two months, the municipality has successfully completed a tender for the purchase of 19 vehicles and four generators, two of which are equipped with...