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Greetings to friends of CyprusScene, this week we have published several reviews about the past and present Cyprus Issue which we hope you will find to be full of interest. We thank our contributors for their continued support in helping make CyprusScene an interesting and entertaining publication and we look forward to receiving more news and reviews as early as possible so we can share them with our readers and followers worldwide. Issue 285 is now complete and you can download your free PDF file of this week’s e-newspaper by clicking below: For those readers who wish to read past news and reviews from our wide selection of e-newspapers, please click below in the listing to make your selection. Chris Elliott brings CyprusScene videos - YouTube 2024 Enewspapers: Issue 275  Issue 276 Issue 277 Issue 278 Issue 279 Issue 280  Issue 281 Issue 282  Issue 283  Issue 284 Issue 285         2023 Enewspapers: Issue 253 Issue 254 Issue 255 Issue 256 Issue 257 Is...

President Ersin Tatar starts his contacts in Manchester, UK President Ersin Tatar is paying a visit to Manchester where on his arrival he was welcomed by Onur Sayın, Consul General of the Republic of Türkiye, Çimen Keskin, Representative of the TRNC to London, and other officials and members of the Turkish Cypriot community. The President held his first meetings with Yasmin Qureshi and Afzal Khan -- both Members of Parliament, that has been dissolved due to the upcoming July 4 General Election. He also met with former Lord Mayor of Manchester, Yasmine Dar.    President Tatar next met with Brian Taylor, The Mayor of Blackburn with Darwen Borough Council. President Tatar also met with numerous business people during his visit to Manchester. In his meetings, President Tatar stated that the TRNC is an independent state and a developing country in the eastern Mediterranean region, despite the unjust isolation being faced by Turkish Cypriot People, and pointed out that foreign invest...

Cyprus 60 years ago and the Hot summer continues. Readers mail..... From Anders Arvidsson, a Swedish former UN Peacekeeper.... Hello Chris, Here is my article about another flash point which our Swedish UN contingent had to deal with in 1964 between the Greek Cypriots and Turkish Cypriots. Have a nice weekend. Anders Cyprus 60 years ago and the Hot summer continues During the Mid-summer severe fighting was going on in the Tillyria area and in the end, a cease-fire came after a few days and life returned to the “normal” tense situation. Ulf Sjogren, who miraculously escaped the 400-bullet assault at Selemani on June 18th writes in his diary on June 26th: “We got ordered this morning by the radio that all of us, except the ordinary guard group, should go to Mansoura. When we arrived there we were told to go to Mosphileri. It is a Greek village on a hill above Mansoura; and , they informed us that Archbishop Makarios would arrive in a UN helicopter. There were UN units on ...

AN IMPORTANT THRESHOLD HAS BEEN CROSSED IN ERCAN Sinan Güneş, Director of the Meteorology Department of the Ministry of Public Works and Transport, said that a very important threshold will be exceeded at Ercan Airport with the introduction of the Automatic Meteorological Observation System (AWOS), which is installed in accordance with the standards on the side of the runway in order to monitor the weather data continuously and accurately at airports. Stating that the Automatic Meteorological Observation System enables meteorological parameters such as ground temperature, wind speed, humidity, pressure and cloud base height to be reported instantly and accurately to the Meydan Meteorology Office, Tower and Approach Control Office from every point of the runway, Güneş said, "With the introduction of the system, Ercan Airport, which has been serving at the category 1 (CAT1) level for years, has increased to the category 2 (CAT2) level and the flights are much more It will turn i...

Mayor Şenkul listened to the problems of the Girne bazaar tradesmen. In a proactive approach to local governance, Girne Mayor Murat Şenkul recently convened with the city's market tradesmen to directly address their concerns and work collaboratively on solutions. This meeting underscores a commitment to participatory democracy, where dialogue between elected officials and constituents is not only encouraged but actively sought. The gathering, which took place in the Girne Municipality Council Meeting Hall, was a platform for open communication, allowing for a transparent exchange of ideas and concerns. The presence of council members and municipal administrators alongside the tradesmen facilitated a comprehensive discussion, ensuring that multiple perspectives were considered in the pursuit of common goals. Such meetings are vital in fostering a sense of community and shared responsibility, as they provide an opportunity for all stakeholders to contribute to the development a...

A Girne Play review of 'I Close My Eyes and Do My Duty' The theatrical performance of 'I Close My Eyes and Do My Duty' by the Girne Municipality Theater Youth Team was a significant cultural event, held at the Girne Chamber Theater. This play, penned by the esteemed Turkish playwright Haldun Taner, is a poignant exploration of Turkey's sociopolitical landscape from the era of the Second Constitutional Monarchy until the late 1960s. Through the intricate life stories of its characters, the play delves into the profound social transformations that occurred during this turbulent period in history. The young actors' portrayal of these narratives provided the audience with an engaging and enlightening evening, reflecting the enduring relevance of Taner's work. The presence of council members Ali Tektan and Mete Ünal Girgen, who showed their appreciation with flowers and certificates, underscored the community's support for the arts and the importance of...

Martyr Eşref Salih laid to rest 60 years later Martyr Eşref Salih, who was killed in May 1964, was laid to rest in a military ceremony in the village of Tuzla on Wednesday 26th June 2024.. His remains were identified after excavations conducted by the Committee of Missing Persons (CMP) in Trulli, Larnaca. The ceremony was attended by President Ersin Tatar, Speaker of Parliament Zorlu Töre, and some military and civilian officials. In his speech at the ceremony, President Tatar said “60 years have passed, he is still in our hearts. He was martyred for sake of this territory. He is an innocent person who was martyred during the brutal attacks of the Greek Cypriot -Greek atrocities on the Turkish Cypriot people to annex Cyprus to Greece." President Tatar said, “The state has fulfilled its responsibility. Although, the process took 60 years, the missing person has been found”. The President said, “Today, we owe the TRNC, the independent Turkish state, our freedom, our peac...

Introduction By Chris Elliott..... Since 1974 and before, the world has been fed a very distorted historical account of Cyprus' history and who was to blame for the current division of the island between the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus and the so-called Republic of Cyprus. In the following video published on  TikTok by the Facebook group "Turkish Cypriots Exist" in which Arkin Oksuzoglu exposes the lies and deceit that the RoC has been pumping out over the years that everybody knows but they feel trapped with and are trying to turn the clock back like the UN and their efforts through UNIFCYP with their one-sided treatment to get reunification are failing more so when the EU accepted the Greek Cypriots as sole members and placed the Turkish Cypriots on ice thereby dividing the island forever so the only way for sensible people to solve the Cyprus Issue is to accept a "2 State Solution".   https://cyprusscene.com/2023/09/20/turkish-cypriots-exist-and-t...

British MP renews call for direct flights to TRNC British Conservative Party MP Iain Duncan Smith has reiterated his call for direct flights from the United Kingdom to the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus (TRNC). Why are direct flights required? MP Smith emphasized that the current situation in Cyprus presents significant challenges for many Turkish Cypriots residing in his Chingford and Woodford Green constituencies. MP Smith noted that with the exception of Türkiye, the United Kingdom, in line with the international community, does not recognise the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus as an independent state. Consequently, Northern Cyprus is imposed significant international isolation and restrictions on direct flights from other countries. “I have been campaigning for direct flights to Northern Cyprus for some time now. Currently, Ercan Airport (LCEN) serves as the main hub for Northern Cyprus. While Southern Cyprus benefits from direct flights, Northern Cyprus can only offer...

Thank you to someone for Buying me a Coffee By Chris Elliott.... Thank you Someone for Buying me a Coffee  and for reaching out and showing your support for our efforts with the CyprusScene e-newspaper which is shared around the world, It is very refreshing to receive this support as over the many years we have received MANY thousands of requests to publish readers' news and reviews and it's rare that they ask, "HOW CAN WE HELP YOU"? To read more reviews and Readers Mail click here https://cyprusscene.com/2024/06/25/thank-you-to-someone-for-buying-me-a-coffee/

Prestigious Award For Conductor İhsan Gürel Girne Municipality Turkish Classical Music Ensemble Conductor, İhsan Gürel, received the Hakan Çakmak Culture and Art Award for his work titled ‘Mısmıl.’ The winners of the Cyprus Turkish Journalists Union’s (KTGB) traditional ‘Media Achievement and Encouragement Awards’ have been announced. The Award Committee, consisting of Efdal Keser as the chair, Rasıh Reşat, Fehmi Gürdallı, Erten Kasımoğlu, and Metin Ersoy, decided upon Girne Municipality Turkish Classical Music Ensemble Conductor, İhsan Gürel, as the worthy winner of the award for his almanac titled ‘Mısmıl.’  This compilation covers the 25 years of activities of the Ensemble. The KTGB ‘Media Achievement and Encouragement Awards’ will be presented at a reception to be held on Press Day, July 11. İhsan Gürel recounted that ‘Mısmıl’ went through a long preparation process and that all members of the ensemble contributed to the book.  He said he will receive this award on behalf of the ‘G...

Kervansaray Yoga Event was a Popular Success. The International Day of Yoga, which is celebrated globally on June 21, was also observed in Girne. Organised by the Girne Municipality and held on 21st June the event was supported and enjoyed by approximately 200 people. The occasion was conducted in both Turkish and English to represent its international flavour and was held at the Kervansaray Public Beach. Participants were guided under the leadership of Jivamukti Yoga Instructor, Naile Soyel, accompanied by yoga instructors Bülent Çakır, Ebru Münir, Hayal Gezer, Irmak Behzatoğlu, and Suzie Heijari. Held from 18:30 to 19:30, the event was organized with themes of peace and unity with nature and all living beings, healthy living, building a positive outlook on life, and reconnecting with life. Source (Turkish): Girne Municipality To read more News click here https://cyprusscene.com/2024/06/25/kervansaray-yoga-event-was-a-popular-success/

Girne Municipality ' Student Art Workshop Exhibition' opened with intense participation. Girne Mayor Murat Şenkul attended the opening of the exhibition held at the Girne Municipality Art Gallery with his wife Songül Şenkul and their children. Many art lovers attended the exhibition, as well as Girne Municipal Council Member Ziya Egemen Sencer. Among the art lovers who attended the exhibition was the world-famous Turkish Cypriot Professor Vamık Volkan, who was nominated for the Nobel Peace Prize and won the 'Mary Sigourney Psychoanalysis Award', one of the most valuable awards in the field of Psychoanalysis. Within the scope of the opening ceremony, certificates were presented to 23 participating trainees, and the works of the trainees during the year were presented to art lovers. The 'Student Art Workshop Student Exhibition', which came to life under the guidance of Art Instructor Şenol Özdevrim and Ceramics Instructor Bedia Kale, will be open to visitors...

TCExist and Greek Cypriot Strategies to Undermine the TRNC Readers mail…. From TCExist…. Good morning to everyone from the beautiful TRNC. In the spirit of resilience, here is our latest article on how Greek Cypriots are using economics to undermine the TRNC. Please share widely with your friends. We will keep fighting until we educate the masses against false Greek propaganda and achieve recognition! Greek Cypriot Strategies to Undermine the TRNC The recent detainment of Turkish-Israeli businessman Simon Mistriel Aykut by the Greek Cypriot administration represents yet another strategic maneuver by Greek Cypriot authorities to economically destabilize the Turkish Cypriot community. Aykut, who has invested over €43 million into the TRNC’s property sector, now faces 124 charges related to developing properties on Greek Cypriot land. This incident, while presented as a legal action, is part of a broader pattern of economic coercion aimed at creating artificial dependencies an...

Deniz Nasıfoğlu Commemorative 'Play For Hope' Event TOL and DTB Women's Supporter Groups are organizing a comprehensive event in memory of Deniz Nasıfoğlu, who died at a young age, and to honor her battle against cancer. The event, titled 'Play For Hope,' is being held with the support of Girne Municipality, Sunstone Realty, the Mediterranean Sports Union, and the Darts Federation. All proceeds from the event will be donated to the Oncology Hospital. The event will take place on Sunday, June 30th, from 4:00 PM to 11:00 PM at Karaoğlanoğlu Antis Beach. The program includes football, backgammon, and darts tournaments, as well as performances by the GENÇSAD Folklore Team.  Cypriot children's games, a paddle race, and live music performances will also be held. Niyal Öztürk Band and Erce Güner will perform live, and there will be DJ performances and food and drink stalls open throughout the day. Deniz Nasıfoğlu, known for her philanthropy and entrepreneurial sp...

Thank you Derek in Edinburgh for Buying me a Coffee By Chris Elliott.... Thank you Derek in Edinburgh for Buying me a Coffee  and for reaching out and showing your support for our efforts with the CyprusScene e-newspaper which is shared around the world, It is very refreshing to receive this support as over the many years we have received MANY thousands of requests to publish readers' news and reviews and it's rare that they ask, "HOW CAN WE HELP YOU"? To read more reviews and Readers Mail click here https://cyprusscene.com/2024/06/21/thank-you-derek-in-edinburgh-for-buying-me-a-coffee/

Readers Mail.... From A A Wisley.... Are Voters Stupid Accepting Promises? 2024 is a bumper year for elections. India, the United States, the European Union and let's not forget the UK. The results, so far, have not followed the wisdom of the political pundits. Mr Modi did not get his landslide re-election and the far right gains in Europe were much bigger than anticipated leading, now, to constitutional turmoil in France. Meanwhile, the unelected cabal in Brussels continues to dole out jobs to their mates whilst ignoring the message sent by the European electorate. After being told what to do for their own good, by the men and women in grey suits and skirts, voters have ignored their dictat. What is going on in the United States is probably incomprehensible to anyone living east of Washington. Just how do you choose between one incompetent, bumbling geriatric and another incompetent, woman molesting geriatric? What's going to happen in the UK? Turning to the UK, voters h...

President Ersin Tatar meets with expat residents in the village of Karaman “Expats are a very important part of our society who make social and economic contributions to our country” President Ersin Tatar met with members of the expat community in Karaman on the third day of Bayram, following the invitation by the residents of the village. Paying tribute to the expat community in an address at the gathering, President Tatar stated that he was “very happy to be with members of the expat community and residents of the village of Karaman”. Stating that the “expat community make social and economic contributions to our country,” President Tatar recalled his years when he lived in the UK and worked at Price Waterhouse Accountancy firm in London and recounted his memories from that period. President Tatar stated that he shares the same sensitivities on the need to “preserve the beautiful characteristics of the historic village of Karaman which is home to more than 140 families”. Presid...

The Student  Art Exhibition, which takes place every year as part of the Girne Municipality Culture and Art Courses, is opening on June 24th.   The works of 23 students will be exhibited. Student Art Exhibition The exhibition, organised by the Girne Municipality Culture and Art Courses, will open on Monday, June 24th at the Girne Municipality Art Gallery at 19.00 pm. The exhibition will be open to visitors from 10:00 am to 17:00 pm between June 25th and 28th. The exhibition will feature paintings and ceramic works by 23 students taught by Art Instructor Şenol Özdevrim and Ceramic Instructor Bedia Kale. Participation certificates will be presented to the course participants on the opening day of the exhibition, June 24th. Source (Turkish):  Girne Municipality To read more News click here https://cyprusscene.com/2024/06/20/student-art-exhibition-opens-24th-june/

Greek Cypriots fire 400 bullets at UN soldiers and villagers This happened 60 years ago on June 18th, 1964 Readers mail..... From Anders Arvidsson, a Swedish former UN Peacekeeper.... Hello Chris! This is what happened exactly 60 years ago today to two of my friends and this truth of the Cyprus history should be published and shared with the world if you will please.. Regards Anders Greek Cypriots fire 400 bullets at UN soldiers and villagers The Swedish UN soldiers Ulf Sjogren and Lars Frost were a part of the UN observation post in Selemani, one of the small Turkish Cypriot villages in Dillarga the northwestern part of the island. UN observation posts consisted of a group of 4-5 soldiers camped in a tent completed with some rudimentary household items to maintain their cooking. A petrol stove some saucepans a frying pan and most valued the coffee pot. The post was always situated on the outskirts of the villages at a strategic position from where it was possible to ke...

Greetings to friends of CyprusScene, since our last e-newspaper the temperatures have soared in Northern Cyprus but we have continued to bring together many interesting news and review article which we hope you will enjoy. We thank our contributors for their continued support in helping make CyprusScene an interesting and entertaining publication and we look forward to receiving more news and reviews as early as possible so we can share them with our readers and followers worldwide. Issue 284 is now complete and you can download your free PDF file of this week’s e-newspaper by clicking below: For those readers who wish to read past news and reviews from our wide selection of e-newspapers, please click below in the listing to make your selection. Chris Elliott brings CyprusScene videos - YouTube 2024 Enewspapers: Issue 275  Issue 276 Issue 277 Issue 278 Issue 279 Issue 280  Issue 281 Issue 282  Issue 283  Issue 284 2023 Enewspapers: Issue 253 Issue 254 Issue 255 ...

Readers Mail.... From A A Wisley.... Usually I refill my 15 litre water-cooler bottles at the local shop. It is just ordinary tap water from the mains. The 15 litre water bottles supplied by supermarkets also contain, basically, just mains water. I suspect (based on Coca Cola doing exactly this in London) that cheap non gassy bottled water is also just mains water but with added nasty chemicals leached from the plastic of the bottles. The price differences are, though, astounding. The cost of water.... ● Mains water direct from the Belediyesi, per tonne      20TL ● 15 litre refills (including new caps), per tonne         1,333TL ● 15 litre bottles from supermarkets, per tonne          6.467TL ● 1.5 litre bottles of still water, per tonne                    13,333TL The gross mark-up on 1.5 litre bottles of water (sourced from the mains) is 66,000%. That’s a pretty good margin which relies entirely on our laziness and empty headedness. But that profit is not enough for me....

Sponsored by the Girne Municipality and hosted by the Karaoğlanoğlu Hunting, Shooting, and Fishing Association, the 'Sokan Fish Catching Competition' took place on Sunday, June 9th at the Karaoğlanoğlu Fishermen’s Shelter. The competition, held in two categories—licensed and individual teams—saw the participation of around 100 people. It began at 5:30 AM and concluded with an award ceremony at 12:00 PM. At the end of the competition, which was part of the annual activity program of the TRNC Hunting Federation, the awards were presented by Independent MP Jale Refik Rogers, Girne Municipality Council Member and Deputy Mayor Haşim Yücel, UBP Kyrenia District Vice President İbrahim Akay, TRNC Hunting Federation President Osman Cook, Karaoğlanoğlu Hunting and Shooting Association President Sait Faraç, Gazimağusa Hunting and Shooting Union President Hasan Curcioğlu, Alsancak Hunting and Shooting Union President Sonay Akgüney, and Young Lapta Hunting and Shooting Association President...

YOGA For Everyone At Kervansaray Beach World Yoga Day, celebrated globally on June 21st, will also be enjoyed in Girne at the same time, organized by the Girne Municipality. The event, international in nature and bilingual in English and Turkish, will be led by Jivamukti Yoga Instructor Naile Soyel and accompanied by yoga instructors Bülent Çakır, Ebru Münir, Hayal Gezer, Irmak Behazatoğlu, and Suzie Heijari at Kervansaray Public Beach. It is open and free to everyone of all age groups. The event will take place on Friday, June 21st, from 6:30 PM to 7:30 PM, and is themed around peace and unity with nature and all living beings, healthy living, positive outlook on life, and reconnecting with life. According to a statement from the Girne Municipality’s Department of Culture and Arts, those seeking more information about the event can call 05338702014. Source (Turkish): Girne Municipality To read more News click here https://cyprusscene.com/2024/06/14/yoga-for-everyone-at-kerva...

The Mayor of Girne, Murat Şenkul, directed a series of questions to the Ministry of Agriculture and Natural Resources regarding the water issue that has been ongoing since June 4th. Mayor Şenkul raised questions regarding the malfunction at the Geçitköy Pump Station, which has been causing problems since June 4th and was, reportedly, resolved last week according to the Ministry of Agriculture and Natural Resources. Şenkul stated that much less water has been provided compared to before the malfunction occurred despite the ministry’s claims that the issue had been resolved. "Less Water Than Before the Malfunction" Şenkul pointed out that the workers responsible for delivering water to the regions have been working continuously for 8 days with only a few hours of sleep. Despite this, there are still specific streets and complexes in the center of Girne that have not been provided with water, and in areas where water does reach, it is being supplied intermittently. "Wha...

Girne Old Municipality Building redevelopment competition. The initiation of the 'Girne Old Municipality Building and Ramadan Cemil Square Public Space Arrangement Project Competition' marks a significant milestone in the urban development of Girne.  This competition, a collaborative effort between the Girne Municipality and the Union of Chambers of Cyprus Turkish Engineers and Architects (KTMMOB), aims to revitalize and transform the historical and cultural landscape of the city. The protocol signing ceremony, held at the Girne Municipality Assembly Meeting Hall, was a testament to the commitment of both institutions to foster innovation and community engagement in the architectural realm. The competion was launched The presence of Girne Mayor Murat Şenkul, KTMMOB Chairman Seran Aysal, and former Chairman Tunç Adanır, along with other dignitaries, underscored the importance of this initiative. Their speeches highlighted the collaborative process and the shared vision for...

3rd Ministerial Meeting of TPS-OIC in İstanbul TRNC Economy and Energy Minister Olgun Amcaoğlu attended the 3rd Ministerial Meeting of the Trade Preferential System among the Member States of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (TPS-OIC) Trade Negotiating Committee (TNC) in İstanbul on 10-11 June 2024. Minister Amcaoğlu said that he was honoured to attend this important meeting and emphasized that trade between the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus and Islamic countries should be developed.  According to the information issued by the Ministry, the development of trade between Islamic countries and the suffering in Palestine were the prominent topics of the two-day meeting hosted by Prof. Dr. Ömer BOLAT, the Minister of Trade of the Republic of Türkiye. Source: TRNC Public Information Office To read more News click here https://cyprusscene.com/2024/06/13/amcaoglu-attends-3rd-ministerial-meeting-of-tps-oic-in-istanbul/

The Atelier Arkın 2024 Spring-Summer Ceramic Trainee Exhibition, hosted by the Arkın Creative Arts and Design University (ARUCAD), marked a significant event in the cultural calendar of the university. The exhibition showcased the culmination of intensive training and artistic exploration by the ceramic trainees, under the guidance of the esteemed Atelier Arkın instructors. Atelier Arkın's 2024 Spring-Summer Ceramic Trainee Exhibition The event was not just a display of artistic works; it was a celebration of the creative process and the journey of the artists from conception to completion. The exhibition featured a diverse range of ceramic pieces, each telling its own story through the medium of clay. The use of three different types of clay and a variety of techniques, including hand shaping, underglaze painting, and the application of artistic glazes, highlighted the trainees' mastery over their craft. The 32 works on display were more than just objects; they were embodi...

The Speaker of the TRNC Assembly Zorlu Töre has met respectively with the Speaker of the Milli Mejlis of the Republic of Azerbaijan Sahibe Gafarova and Azerbaijan's Prime Minister Ali Asadov. Speaker of the TRNC Assembly Zorlu Töre attended Milli Mejlis of the Republic of Azerbaijan According to the information received by the TRNC Assembly, during the meetings held in the Milli Mejlis of Azerbaijan and the Prime Ministry building, issues concerning the dialogue and cooperation between the two countries and the two parliaments were discussed. Source: TRNC Public Information Office To read more News click here If you like CyprusScene news and reviews your support will be much appreciated by Buying a Coffee which will help with our production costs. Thank you  https://www.buymeacoffee.com/chrismycypZ https://cyprusscene.com/2024/06/12/tore-meets-gafarova-and-asadov/

Eastern Mediterranean University (EMU) added a new success to its international achievements by being accepted to the Organization of Turkic States, Turkic Universities Union (TURKUNIB). EMU Becomes A Member Of TURKUNIB According to the information obtained from the EMU, Turkic Council (Türk Keneşi) Turkic Universities Union was established in 2013 with the aim of realizing cooperation in the field of higher education between the member countries of the Turkic Council. The Union aims to organize symposiums, academic activities and competitions in the fields of culture, science and sports between the member universities. With the newly granted membership, EMU is included within a vast collaboration network among Türkiye, Azerbaijan, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Uzbekistan and Hungary and, aims to initiate more collaborations in the field of education as well as actively participating in student and personnel exchange programs. Source: TRNC Public Information Office To read more News c...

Eastern Mediterranean University (EMU) added a new success to its international achievements by being accepted to the Organization of Turkic States, Turkic Universities Union (TURKUNIB). EMU Becomes A Member Of TURKUNIB According to the information obtained from the EMU, Turkic Council (Türk Keneşi) Turkic Universities Union was established in 2013 with the aim of realizing cooperation in the field of higher education between the member countries of the Turkic Council. The Union aims to organize symposiums, academic activities and competitions in the fields of culture, science and sports between the member universities. With the newly granted membership, EMU is included within a vast collaboration network among Türkiye, Azerbaijan, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Uzbekistan and Hungary and, aims to initiate more collaborations in the field of education as well as actively participating in student and personnel exchange programs. Source: TRNC Public Information Office To read more News cl...

The Speaker of the TRNC Assembly Zorlu Töre has met respectively with the Speaker of the Milli Mejlis of the Republic of Azerbaijan Sahibe Gafarova and Azerbaijan's Prime Minister Ali Asadov. Speaker of the TRNC Assembly Zorlu Töre attended Milli Mejlis of the Republic of Azerbaijan According to the information received by the TRNC Assembly, during the meetings held in the Milli Mejlis of Azerbaijan and the Prime Ministry building, issues concerning the dialogue and cooperation between the two countries and the two parliaments were discussed. Source: TRNC Public Information Office To read more News click here https://cyprusscene.com/2024/06/12/tore-meets-gafarova-and-asadov/

TRNC Presidency made a statement on news reports claiming that there will be an extension of Holguin Cuellar’s term in Office. The statement is as follows: "The news in the Greek Cypriot press about the extension of the mandate of the Personal Envoy of the UN Secretary-General, Maria Angela Holguin Cuellar, does not reflect the truth. UN sources have also verified that the news is not true. Our esteemed President had given his consent to this appointment, provided that it was limited to a period not exceeding six months, and he will continue to work constructively with the Personal Envoy in the remaining 1 month." Source: TRNC Public Information Office To read more News click here https://cyprusscene.com/2024/06/12/trnc-presidency-the-mandate-of-holguin-was-not-extended/

President Ersin Tatar thanked Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev for supporting the TRNC to become a full member of the Organization of Turkic States (OTS). TRNC becomes a full member of the Organization of Turkic States (OTS). Tatar emphasized that Aliyev's statement, "As Azerbaijan, we support the TRNC's full membership to the Organization of Turkic States. This is very natural because, historically, the TRNC is a part of the Turkic world. The Turkish people living there are our brothers." is significant and invaluable for the Turkish Cypriot people. He also added that Mr. Aliyev has expressed the fact that the TRNC as the Turkish state in the Eastern Mediterranean is an integral part of the Turkic world in every aspect, and thanked Aliyev on behalf of the people of the TRNC. Tatar stated "Our brotherhood from Lefkoşa to Baku will endure" and emphasized that the brotherhood between Azerbaijan and the TRNC, as members of the same nation will live on f...

Readers Mail.... From Fahri Zahni....Guest Columnist.... Dear friends, I hope you have had a good spring. Here in England, we have been starved of good weather, but we will be going to beautiful Cyprus soon, so we are happy! We also went to Singapore in February, an extraordinary country where everything looks great and works perfectly, and where, for a tiny island, an excellent balance has been kept between nature and the built-landscape.   Bringing you the Truth of Cyprus As I wrote last time, my objective with the Cyprus Mail articles has been to bring to attention many truths about the Cyprus conflict which are not widely known or understood, and do so with honesty and fairness to both Greek and Turkish communities. I hope these articles will make a contribution to improving the lives of all Cypriots and their relationships with each other.  Recently, I have also written about the appalling situation in relation to Gaza and Israel. I am now a Regular Columnist with the Cy...

The 16th International Summer Joy Children's Festival in Giirne was a vibrant tapestry of cultural exchange and youthful exuberance. Organized by the Lefkosa Folklore and Youth Center, the festival transformed the city into a bustling carnival, brimming with the laughter and energy of children from around the world. With a lineup of 85 international participants from countries like Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Bulgaria, Ukraine, and Turkey, alongside over 150 local children, the event showcased a rich diversity of performances. The 'Summer White with Fogem' theme brought to life cortege marches and dance displays, offering a platform for young talents to shine and for all attendees to immerse themselves in a global celebration of childhood joy and cross-cultural friendship. Source (Turkish) Girne Municipality To read more News click here https://cyprusscene.com/2024/06/09/celebration-in-the-16th-international-summer-joy-childrens-festival/

The play "The Flying Umbrella," written by Ümit Denizer and directed by İsmihan Yorgancı, was greatly enjoyed on its performance on June 1st, World Children's Day. The play, staged by the Girne Municipality Children's Theatre Team, emphasizes the importance of keeping the environment and nature clean. Children's Cast To Be Enlarged The Girne Municipality Cultural Affairs Unit announced that the cast of the Girne Municipality Chamber Theatre children's team will be expanded. Now children aged 9-11 who want to join the team, which will continue theatrical activities during the summer period, can register. The announcement said that families wanting more information on the subject can call 0533 863 09 58. Source (Turkish): Girne Municipality To read more News click here   https://cyprusscene.com/2024/06/09/the-flying-umbrella-soars/

Journalist Başaran Düzgün organized a promotion and signing event for his book, ‘In the Land of Orphaned Horses’. The event took place on Thursday, May 30th, from 14:00 to 16:00, at the new Girne Municipality Service Building. Attendees included the 2nd President Mehmet Ali Talat, former Prime Minister Ömer Soyer Kalyoncu, CTP Girne MPs Ceyhun Birinci and Fikri Toros, Girne Mayor Murat Şenkul, former Girne Municipality Mayor Nidai Güngördü, as well as numerous citizens. Source (Turkish): Girne Municipality To read more News click here   https://cyprusscene.com/2024/06/09/book-signing-for-in-the-land-of-orphaned-horses/

The Speaker of the TRNC Assembly Zorlu Töre travelled to Baku to attend the 13th Plenary Session of the Parliamentary Assembly of Turkic States (TURKPA) with an official invitation of the Speaker of the Milli Mejlis of the Republic of Azerbaijan Sahibe Gafarova. Arrival in Azerbaijan According to the statement issued by the Assembly, Töre and his delegation were welcomed at the Heydar Aliyev International Airport by the Chairman of the TRNC Friendship Group of the Milli Mejlis of the Republic of Azerbaijan Javanshir Feyziyev, TURKPA Secretary General Mehmet Süreyya Er and TRNC Representative to Azerbaijan, Ambassador Ufuk Turganer. In his speech, Töre noted that they expect the relations with the Turkic States to increase and stated that Azerbaijan is a key country in this sense. Expressing that they were pleased to see the TRNC Parliament delegation in Azerbaijan, Feyziyev noted that they believed that the relations between the Assemblies of the two countries would further incre...

Introduction from Chris Elliott…. It was good to receive from Ozen Orman news of the latest release of his Morton Park FC YouTube collection of videos and his latest video is titled: Cyprus, Luton, and the match that never was. We are also showing here 2 videos which describe memories of living in Cyprus and then leaving for a life in the UK. https://youtu.be/Ytts2uAZ8zs This is a follow up video to “Dad's memories of Pano Lefkara in Cyprus. And it discusses the hardship of emigration, the history and facts of village life, changes and difficulties facing the Lefkara community. https://youtu.be/AUDnvgi6E0E To read more Readers Mail click here https://cyprusscene.com/2024/06/06/morton-park-fc-on-youtube-and-the-match-that-never-was/

By Prof. Dr Ata Atun – Guest Columnist.... In the UK, it is already clear that the current Conservative Party will lose the general elections to be held on 4th 2024 July by a landslide. In the USA, Presidential elections will be held in the first weeks of November. In the European Union, elections will take place this week, starting on Thursday morning and ending on Sunday evening. The course of events is contrary to the principles of the formation of the European Union. Let us go back a little and then I will come to the point. In 1945, after the Second World War, which ended with the defeat of Germany and the victory of the USA, the leading countries of the European continent, such as England, France, Germany, Italy, Spain, etc., saw becoming a political/economic colony of the USA as salvation in order to develop and return to the old days. Under pressure from the USA, Germany, France, Italy, Belgium, Luxembourg, Luxembourg and the Netherlands united in 1951 to establish th...