Northern Cyprus

The 25th International Festival of Culture and Art, organized by the Municipality of Gazimagusa, has started in Famagusta. The opening took place in the evening with a concert of the popular band "Adamlar" within the walls of the Othello fortress. The festival will last until July 15 and will offer the audience a diverse cultural program: concerts, theatrical performances and other events. Mayor Süleyman...

As a result of the survey initiated after the notification was received, an ancient rock-cut burial site was discovered in the port of Gazimagusa, which, according to preliminary estimates, dates back to the Hellenistic period. According to a statement from the Department of Antiquities and Museums, which is part of the Ministry of Tourism, Culture, Youth and Environmental Protection under the Deputy Prime...

One of the famous music groups in Turkey, Ayna, performed a concert in the amphitheater as part of the 47th Guzelyurt Orange Festival. According to a statement from Güzelyurt Metropolitan Municipality, popular songs of the group such as "Yeniden de Sevebiliriz", "Akdeniz", "Gelincik" and "Ölünce Sevemezsem Seni" were performed during the concert. Mayor of Güzelyurt Mahmut Özçınar presented the lead...

President Ersin Tatar, in a meeting with the first Turkish astronaut Alper Gezeravci, emphasized the achievements of the TRNC in the fields of education, agriculture, industry, construction and digital technologies. He expressed his ambition to transform the island into an information technology hub through digital transformation and the completion of infrastructure projects. The President recalled the...

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) –...

Lefke hosts the 15th annual Walnut Festival, organized in cooperation with the municipality and the Lefke Tourism Association. The event is aimed at promoting walnut products and increasing their economic value. The festival opened with a parade and a ceremonial ribbon cutting by the players of the Lefke Türk Spor Külübü club, the winners of the 2025 KTRSK Federation Cup. Welcoming speeches were made...

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...

SOS Children's Village: "Every child has the right to love and safety" The SOS Children's Village Association, in its appeal published on the occasion of June 1 – International Children's Day, once again reminded of the importance of respecting and protecting the rights of every child. The message says: "We believe that growing up children in a safe, loving and supportive environment is not a privilege,...

President Ersin Tatar held a meeting with the Personal Representative of the UN Secretary-General for Cyprus María Ángela Holguín Cuéllar at the Presidential Palace. The talks began at 10:30 a.m. and are expected to conclude with a press statement. Holguin's visit comes as part of her reappointment, and she intends to promote the implementation of the six cooperation initiatives agreed earlier in...

Akgünler Denizcilik-new flights on the route Girne - Anamur Akgünler Denizcilik announced that in its 25th year of operation, it has added flights in the direction of Girne – Anamur to its route network. According to the statement of Akgünler Denizcilik, flights will be operated three times a week in both directions, with the aim of providing both an economical and safe sea travel opportunity. The...

The 106th anniversary of the beginning of the liberation struggle started by Great Leader Mustafa Kemal Atatürk with his landing in Samsun, as well as Atatürk Memorial Day, Youth and Sports Day on May 19 are celebrated throughout the country with organized events and ceremonies. The week dedicated to Atatürk Memorial Day, Youth and Sports Day on May 19 started with the solemn lighting of the Youth...

The "21st Cyprus Theater Festival", organized in cooperation with the municipalities of Lefkoşa, Kyrenia and Gazimagusa, will start on May 20. The festival will open with the play "The Shawshank Redemption" by the Ankara State Theater at the Middle East University AKCM. According to the information provided by the Theater of Lefkoşa Municipality, the festival will end on June 30, and performances will be...

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...

A large-scale aviation technology festival TEKNOFEST has started in Northern Cyprus, bringing together an impressive number of guests on the first day. The event is held at the former Ercan Airport under the auspices of the TRNC Presidency with the support of the Turkish Technology Team Foundation and the Turkish Ministry of Industry and Technology. 132 partner organizations participate in the festival. On...

The leaders decided to create a Bicommunal Committee on Youth Affairs. TRNC President Ersin Tatar and Greek Cypriot leader Nikos Christodoulides agreed at a meeting in the buffer zone to establish a Bi-Community Technical Committee for Youth Affairs. It will include 12 representatives from each side under 35 years old, taking into account gender equality. The lists of participants will be submitted to the...

Sogand gave an unforgettable Nowruz concert at Merit Royal Diamond The Merit Royal Diamond Hotel, which continues to delight guests with performances of world stars, hosted the popular Iranian singer Sogand on its stage in honor of the Novruz holiday. The owner of a unique voice and bright style, she captivated the audience with her magnificent performance, filling the evening with an atmosphere of joy and...

President Ersin Tatar received the British Minister for Europe and North America Stephen Dowdy. During the talks, the parties discussed bilateral relations, regional issues and opportunities for expanding cooperation between the UK and the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus. After the talks, President Tatar made a statement to the press, noting the importance of dialogue with the UK and expressing hope...

Villa Latomia has been restored and inaugurated. The restoration of Villa Latomia, which was completed in cooperation with the Deputy Prime Minister, the Ministry of Tourism, Culture, Youth and Environment, the Department of Antiquities and Museums and Özyalçın Construction, was officially inaugurated today at a solemn ceremony. History of Villa Latomia Located in Girne and built in 1933, Villa Latomia...

The President of Tatar met with the head of Samsung Electronics Turkey and the delegation. President Ersin Tatar received the President of Samsung Electronics Turkey Jeff Joe, Vice President Mert Gürsoy, Director of the Authorized Distributor and Service Center of Samsung Electronics in the TRNC Öcal Topal and the accompanying delegation. He noted that the TRNC has reached a new level in international...

The grand opening of the Şampiyon Melekler Sports Complex, built with the support of the European Union, UNDP, the Ministry of National Education and the municipality, took place in Gazimagusa. This multifunctional sports facility is designed for various sports and was created in memory of Şampiyon Melekler. UNDP representative Jahongir Haydarov stressed that the complex symbolizes the resilience and...

The traditional shadow theater "Karagöz and Hacivat" will delight the audience in Gazimagusa throughout the month of Ramadan. The performance, recognized by UNESCO as an Intangible Cultural Heritage, will be presented by actor Izel Seilani. The municipality extended cooperation with the artist by signing the appropriate protocol. Mayor Süleyman Uluçay noted that the shadow theater has become an integral...

Inna Bandura's exhibition "Balance" was opened at Ercan Airport. Inna Bandura's paintings, which have been exhibited in many countries, are presented at Ercan Airport as part of her exhibition "Balance", which consists of nine canvases. Bandura recently won first place in the graphic arts category at the London Time Talent 2024 competition. Inna Bandura's exhibition, organized by T&T Havalimanı...

The TRNC increases renewable energy potential with more than 300 days of sunshine a year With more than 300 days of sunshine a year, North Cyprus is actively increasing its renewable energy potential. As investment in solar energy accelerates, helping to reduce dependence on fossil fuels, private companies have also begun to invest in the sector. As part of the European Union's support, new investments in...

The Turkish Youth Federation of Cyprus supported the initiative of the "Bi-Community Youth Technical Committee". The Secretary General of the Federation, Doruk Günalp, noted that they were pleased with the proposal of the Greek Cypriot leader Nikos Christodoulides, voiced at a meeting on January 20 with the participation of the head of the UN mission in Cyprus, Colin Stewart. Günalp stressed that the...

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,...

Merit Hotels hosted students of the Lefkoşa Special Education and Vocational Training School at Merit Lefkoşa Hotel within the scope of social projects. The event, organized with the aim of sharing the joy of the New Year and helping children create happy memories, gave students an unforgettable day at Merit Lefkoşa Hotel. As part of the annual traditional event held at Merit Lefkoşa Hotel, students...

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...

Under the auspices of the presidency and the leadership of the wife of President Ersin Tatar, Sibel Tatar, the presentation of the "Keçada" brand took place. The event was held at the Concorde Tower Hotel in Nicosia with the participation of President Ersin Tatar, his wife, as well as a married couple of the Turkish ambassador to Nicosia and other high-ranking guests. The solemn part included a video...