Northern Cyprus

One of the most common questions that people ask before buying a home by the sea is why real estate in Northern Cyprus is much cheaper than in Europe? When buyers see the prices of apartments near the Mediterranean Sea – sometimes from £70,000 to £120,000 – many have a logical doubt: what is the reason for such a difference? In fact, the cost of real estate in the region is formed under the...

In recent years, real estate in Northern Cyprus has become one of the most popular areas for investment and buying housing by the sea. In terms of key parameters – cost of living, utilities, security, taxes and profitability – the North Cyprus market is in many ways superior to Europe's traditional real estate markets. This article provides a detailed analysis of why North Cyprus real estate is...

North Cyprus Real Estate Market: Steady Growth on the Back of a Strong Economy. The basis of the economy is formed by private business, which ensures stable domestic demand and investment in construction, tourism and the rental housing sector for students and professionals. North Cyprus is small Economy, but with a fairly lively private sector. In 2023, the State Pension Fund received almost 2 billion...

Iskele Metropolitan Municipality continues to work on the establishment of a 240-square-meter multifunctional social and sports area in Ağılar Village. According to the information provided by the municipality, Mayor of Iskele Hasan Sadikoğlu said in a statement that they act on the principle of providing equal services not only to the urban center but also to the villages. Sadikoğlu stated that with...

Real estate in North Cyprus! What do you need to know when buying a secondary property? Real estate in North Cyprus remains one of the most attractive destinations for buying a home abroad. Properties on the secondary market are especially in demand - they are often fully furnished, ready to move in or rent, and prices can be lower than those of the developer. But such a purchase requires attention. We...

The XXIV International Olive Festival, organized by Girne Metropolitan Municipality within the scope of "Girne Arkın Group Fest25", will be held between October 1 and 5, 2025, in Zeytinlik Köy Meydanı Square. The 24th International Olive Festival, organized with the support of Girne Metropolitan Municipality and within the framework of "Girne Arkın Group Fest25", will be held between October 1 and 5,...

Merit Royal Gardens Hotel reopened after renovation Merit Royal Gardens in Iskele opened after a complete renovation, transforming it into a modern five-star resort with a luxurious design, a new swimming pool, updated beach and social areas, and 79 rooms, including villas with private pools. Surrounded by greenery and surrounded by picturesque landscapes, the hotel offers guests the Magnolia restaurant...

Rector of the Eastern Mediterranean University (DAÜ), Professor Hasan Kılıç, was a guest of the "Morning with Youth" program on Kıbrıs Genç TV, where he discussed the new academic year, the state of higher education and the prospects of DAÜ. He stressed that tourism and education are key factors in the economy of Northern Cyprus, and DAÜ, with more than 78 thousand graduates, serves as a "gateway...

The world's largest poker tournament will be held in Cyprus One of the most prestigious poker tournaments in the world, the World Series of Poker (WSOP) with a US patent, will arrive in Northern Cyprus for the first time thanks to an initiative by Merit International. Known as the "Poker Olympics", this legendary tournament will take place in October 2025 at the Merit Royal Diamond Hotel. Northern Cyprus...

Ercan Airport: A Key Hub for Northern Cyprus Aviation Ercan Airport, which occupies the leading position in terms of area in Cyprus and serves as the main air hub of the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus, received 3,656,122 passengers and handled 23,995 flights in the first eight months of 2025. This significant amount of traffic underlines the airport's important role in ensuring the region's...

Announcement of the marathon in Lefkoşa! The 14th Marathon, organized by Lefkoşa Metropolitan Municipality of the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus in cooperation with the TRNC Athletics Federation, will be held on October 12, 2025. The event, sponsored by Kahve Dünyası, has four categories. Registration begins on September 29. Sponsors: Puma (equipment), Kuzey Kıbrıs Turkcell (4.5G), Saka Su, Pro...

Young people from Iskele created a drone for pest control Within the scope of the Girne Arkın Group Fest 25, the second day of the 17th Pekmez Festival was held in Ozankoy, filled with events in the fields of art, culture and music. The festival will end tonight. The Robotics Training Project, implemented jointly by Iskele Traders and Artisans Union (İEZB) and Telsim, has developed an environmentally...

Within the scope of the Girne Arkın Group Fest 25, the second day of the 17th Pekmez Festival was held in Ozankoy, filled with events in the fields of art, culture and music. The festival will end tonight. According to the statement, the second day of the events started at 19:00 with a presentation on the life of the poet Osman Türkaya, where Leman Özdoğanoğlu, a member of the Osman Türkaya...

In North Cyprus, ambitious plans to build artificial islands have been unveiled to make the region more attractive to tourists. The project, inspired by the examples of Dubai, envisages the creation of a number of islands off the coast of Kyrenia and the Karpas Peninsula. According to published data, the initiative is aimed at expanding tourism infrastructure and developing coastal areas. It is planned to...

In the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus, a mobile platform "TRNC e-Government" was presented, designed to ensure the provision of a wide range of public services in a digital format and contribute to the process of digitalization of public administration. The presentation took place at the Presidential Residence with the participation of TRNC President Ersin Tatar, Turkish Vice President Cevdet Yilmaz,...

Presentation of the Social Housing Project in Alayköy Iskele Municipality has started the creation of a multifunctional social and sports zone in the village of Ağılar. The project aims to improve the quality of life of local residents and create a space where sports and recreation will be combined. Within the framework of the zone, it is planned to equip sports grounds, play areas for children, as well...

President Ersin Tatar attended the opening ceremony of the 14th Yenibogazici Bullet Festival and the 5th International Folk Dance Festival. According to the information provided by the President's Office, Tatar noted that the events held play an important role in the socialization of the people and the transmission of Turkish Cypriot traditions to future generations. Emphasizing the importance of...

The 6th beach volleyball tournament named after Osman Çetintaş, coach of the Champions Angels team, ended on Bedis Beach. The tournament was organized in his memory with the general sponsorship of the Paycell Cyprus digital wallet from Northern Cyprus Turkcell. Among women, the first three places were taken by the teams: "Teletabis", "Bir Takım" and "Mojitos"; among men, "Aras Car", "Old Boys" and "Ter...

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...

The Meritta Sea Turtle Rehabilitation Centre held its fourth annual workshop with the participation of international experts, which took place from 1 to 3 August at the Merit Royal Diamond Hotel. The seminar was devoted to the topic "The impact of plastic pollution on sea turtles and the development of treatment methods". As part of the event, one of the rehabilitated turtles, who completed the course of...

Emre Çelikkola's Exhibition Opened in Lefkoşa Solo exhibition "Journey" by Associate Professor of the Arkina University of Creative Arts and Design (ARUCAD), Assoc. Prof. Dr. Emre Çelikkola met with art lovers at the ARUCAD Art Space in Lefkoşa yesterday. According to information provided by ARUCAD, the exhibition, which uses fragile materials such as glass and ceramics, touches on the themes of...

Eastern Mediterranean University (DAÜ) opened an office in the capital of Azerbaijan, Baku, in order to strengthen its promotion activities. According to the statement of the Public Relations and Media Department of the DAU, the opening ceremony was attended by Minister of Education of the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus Nazim Cavusoglu, MP of the Milli Majlis of Azerbaijan Vugar Isgenderov, Chairman...

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 Day of Peace and Freedom, dedicated to the 51st anniversary of the Cyprus peacekeeping operation, is celebrated in the TRNC with solemn ceremonies. Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan arrived in the country to participate in the events, who will take part in ceremonies at the monument to Ataturk and on Dr. Küçük Boulevard. The festive events began the day before with a speech by President Ersin...

Applications for the Vedat Kaner Foundation Higher Education Support Scholarship will begin on July 16 and close on Wednesday, August 13. You can apply through the official website of the foundation: www.vedatkanervakfi.org. The chairman of the Foundation's Board of Trustees, Kaan Kaner, noted in a statement that the scholarship program, which began in 2022 to provide educational support to students with...

In the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus, the filming of the children's film "Cookie: My Toy Spoke" is taking place. The press conference dedicated to the project was attended by director Özgür Özberk, actors and film crew. The film is being shot with the support of Retropro/Özgür Akbaş, Anka Medya and Özgür Yapımlar studios. Despite the fact that the film is aimed at a children's audience, it...

Yesterday, at the presidential residence in Lefkosa, a cooperation protocol was signed with Turkish Airlines and its low-cost carrier AJet, aimed at reducing the cost and simplifying air traffic with the region. The ceremony was attended by TRNC President Ersin Tatar, Prime Minister Ünal Ustel and Turkish Airlines Chairman Ahmet Bolat, who signed the agreement on behalf of the airline. According to the...

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...

President Tatar became an honorary doctor of the Azerbaijan Technical University. Baku, July 2, AZERTAC We always feel the support of President Ilham Aliyev. President of the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus Ersin Tatar said this at the ceremony of awarding him an honorary doctorate of the Azerbaijan Technical University. He said that he was proud to take part in the ceremony: "I thank you for honoring...

On July 1, solemn ceremonies will be held in Cyprus on the occasion of the 99th anniversary of the Maritime and Cabotage Day. The events will take place in Kyrenia and Gazimagusa. This day commemorates the anniversary of the entry into force of the Cabotage Law of 1926, through which Turkey declared its coastal navigation rights, ending foreign control in territorial waters previously established during...