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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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

In his speech at the evening, Lefkoşa Mayor Mehmet Harmanci spoke about the policies and projects they have implemented since he came to power to improve the living standards of people with special needs, their social adaptation, access to transportation, education and employment opportunities. Harmanji recalled that in 2014, an important decision was made for society when Celen Chagansoy, a person with...

On December 5, an event dedicated to "World Turkish Coffee Day" was held at the Embassy of the Republic of Turkey in Nicosia. The organizer was Sevim Çağla Serim, the wife of Ambassador Yassin Ekrem Serim. The event was attended by high-ranking guests, including Sibel Tatar, wife of President Ersin Tatar, and Zerrin Ustel, wife of Prime Minister Unal Ustel. The participants learned about the history of...

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...

The Chancellery of the Consular Department of the Russian Embassy in the Republic of Cyprus has provided assistance to more than 15 thousand Russians during the year of work in the north of the island. According to the Russian diplomatic mission in Nicosia, since its opening in August 2023, the office has received over 15 thousand visitors. Previously, consular services were provided in the difficult...

Under the leadership of Nazenin Ruso Kandemir, a lecturer at the Faculty of Tourism and Chairman of the Center for Public Sensitivity (TDM) of the Eastern Mediterranean University (DAÜ), in cooperation with the Touring Club, an event was organized on the theme of olive harvesting and olive oil production with the slogan "The olive begins on the branch, culture lives at the table." According to a statement...

MÜSİAD EXPO, where the TRNC is also represented, opened its doors in Istanbul today. The event, held at the TÜYAP Exhibition and Congress Center, was attended by Turkish Deputy President Cevdet Yilmaz, TRNC Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Tourism, Culture, Youth and Environment Fikri Ataoğlu, Turkish Minister of Treasury and Finance Mehmet Şimşek, Turkish Minister of Trade Ömer Bolat, as well...

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 50th anniversary of Net Holding, which makes a significant contribution to the tourism and economy of many countries, including Turkey and Northern Cyprus, was celebrated with a grand gala evening at the Merit Royal Diamond Hotel. The 50th anniversary of the Cyprus Gala, which began with an opening speech by the Chairman of the Board of Directors of Net Holding, Besim Tibuk, brought together the...

President Ersin Tatar received congratulations on the occasion of Republic Day celebrated on November 15. The ceremony at the Presidential Palace was attended by Deputy President of Turkey Cevdet Yilmaz, who represented President of Turkey Recep Tayyip Erdogan, Speaker of the Parliament Ziya Öztürkler, Prime Minister Ünal Üstel, President of the Supreme Court Bertan Özerdağ, Turkish Ambassador to...

The first solo exhibition of artist Feza Aygın Sanyvar entitled "From Nature to Paper" opened at Ercan Airport. The exhibition consists of works created by hand from recycled paper and plant materials. The basis for the works were leaves, natural plants and a unique processing technique that reflects the author's style. Feza Aigyn Sanyvar expressed gratitude for the opportunity to present her works at the...

A commemoration ceremony was held in Lefkoş on the occasion of the 86th anniversary of the death of the founder of the Republic of Turkey, Mustafa Kemal Atatürk. High-ranking officials, military officials, students and citizens gathered at the Atatürk Cultural Center to honor his contribution to the development of the country. The event began with a minute of silence and the performance of the...

In cooperation with Lefkoşa Municipality (LTB) and the Solidarity Association of Patients with Kidney and Dialysis Diseases, seedlings were planted in the "Dr. Zerrin Akalin" Park in the Lefkoşa district of Ortakoy. Planting of seedlings was carried out in Dr. Zerrin Akalın Park in the Lefkoşa district of Ortaköy with the assistance of Lefkoşa Municipality (LTB) and the Solidarity Association of...

The final event of the project "Green Bracelet: Environmental Literacy for Sustainable Development", funded by the "EU Grants Programme for Cypriot Civil Society VII" and implemented by the Famagusta Cultural Association, was held in the format of a festival in Gazimagusa. According to the association, the festival was held from 10:30 to 16:30 in Desdemona Park, located in the historic center of Famagusta....

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 Ministry of National Defense of Turkey (MSB) has announced a large-scale music program in honor of Republic Day, which will be held on October 29. Brass band concerts are planned in several cities in Turkey, as well as in the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus (TRNC). In a message from the ministry posted on social media, citizens and visitors to the country are invited to join the festivities,...

From October 25 to 27, 2024, a grand event will take place in the picturesque regions of Kyrenia, Serdarli, Tirmen and Ergenekon, the Kyrenia Rally, organized by the Tourism and Automobile Association of Northern Cyprus. This exciting event promises to give viewers and participants a lot of positive emotions and vivid impressions! A special stage of the race (rally show) will be held on Kordonboyu Street...

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...

Yesterday, President Ersin Tatar visited the lively Arasta district of Lefkoşa, where he met with local merchants and residents. His visit was an important event for the district, because such meetings strengthen ties between the authorities and society. Traders shared their thoughts and ideas with the president, as well as discussed topical issues related to improving the business environment. 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...

On October 16, a seminar dedicated to World Food Day was held in the conference hall of the Cyprus Turkish Chamber of Industry (KTSO). The event, organized jointly with the Chamber of Food Engineers, was devoted to the issues of "Food Security – One Health" and "Innovative Approaches in Food Packaging". The seminar opened with speeches by Best Oymen, Chairman of the Chamber of Food Engineers, Erçin...