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Girne Köprülü Junction Foundation Was Laid Minister of Public Works and Transport Erhan Arıklı, at the groundbreaking ceremony of the Yonca junction, which will be built at the intersection of the Nicosia Northern Ring Road and the Nicosia Kyrenia Main Road, noted that with the multi-storey intersection project, which is expected to be completed in April 2025, the traffic of Nicosia and Gönyeli in particular and the country, in general, will be greatly relieved. The groundbreaking ceremony of the yonca junction (Girne bridge junction), which will be built at the intersection of the Nicosia Northern Ring Road and the Nicosia Kyrenia Main Road, was held with the participation of the Minister of Transport and Infrastructure of the Republic of Turkey, Abdulkadir Uraloğlu. The ceremony, which started with the National Anthem and a moment of silence, continued with the speeches of General Director of the Highways Department Ahmet Gülşen, Minister of Public Works and Transport Erhan Arı...

Property Investment in Cyprus and The Effect of Climate Change Readers mail..... From A A Wisley..... The Cyprus Property Market Cyprus has long been a favoured place for holidays and retirement because of its year round sunny weather. Fuelled by tourism, retirees and the massive flood of black money from drug dealers, oligarchs and sanctions busters, property prices have soared to eye watering levels. Is Cyprus, especially the southern part, still a good place to invest?  Will prices rise or fall? As with all markets, predicting long term values means assessing the fundamentals; demand, supply and financial liquidity. For the long term (5-10 years) demand will be the most important factor and this will be materially impacted by climate change which could cause the market to crash. Cyprus In Worst Affected Area Predictions from the IPCC and other studies indicate that the eastern Mediterranean region, Cyprus included, can, over the next few decades, expect an increase in an...

LAÇ Pilot Waste Separation Project Lapta – Alsancak – Çamlibel Municipality Adds A New Recycling Project LAÇ Mayor Fırat Ataser emphasized that by separating household waste during collection, not only will there be savings on the transportation of this waste, but the separated materials also have economic value, creating a resource for the municipality. He noted that the team is working diligently on this initiative. Ataser mentioned that initial steps have already been taken toward waste separation and that in collaboration with regional civil society organizations, including the Karşıyaka Culture and Arts Association, the KARMADAK Foundation, and the municipal company AL-BEL Yatırım Ltd., they had “prepared a project for the European Union which has been approved by the EU.” He explained that “soon, household waste from 69 (SIXTY-NINE) households located on Sht. Mehmet Salih Mahan Street and Sht. Mustafa Gardana Street in Karşıyaka Village will be separated and collected.” ...

Launch of the 2024 Girne Half Marathon The Girne Half Marathon has been launched with a Total of TL 435,000 in Prize Money. The 'Pasha Group Girne Half Marathon 2024,' organized by Girne Municipality for the fifth time this year, will take place on Sunday, September 22. The press conference for the event, which will be organised by Girne Municipality and the main sponsorship of Pasha Group, was held on Tuesday, August 27, at the Grand Pasha Hotel in Girne with the participation of all sponsors. During the meeting, Girne Mayor Murat Şenkul, Pasha Group Board Member Ömer Bilgiç, General Secretary of the Turkish Cypriot Athletics Federation Derya Atamer, and Girnme Municipality Sports Unit Officer Seran Kaşif gave speeches. After the speeches, the press conference provided an opportunity for all sponsors to speak, and the guests then attended a dinner organized for them. Şenkul: "We Owe A Debt of Gratitude to All Sponsors Who Contributed" Girne Mayor Murat Şenkul...

Hives Distributed To Beekeepers Who Completed Iskele Training Iskele Municipality Rural Development Unit, established to guide, facilitate, and bring together those engaged in agriculture, animal husbandry, and beekeeping in Iskele District, continues its activities. The Unit, which organized its first training on beekeeping by experts in the field for those engaged in beekeeping in the Iskele District, distributed hives to those who completed this training. The hives distributed to those who completed their training and earned a certificate were allocated to the individuals, however, it was requested that the hive be returned to Iskele Municipality in the event that the hive was destroyed or beekeeping was abandoned. Iskele Municipality Rural Development Unit organized a training program for beekeepers on January 8-13 and a practical advanced beekeeping training in the field on March 14-17, and presented certificates to those who completed the program at the end of the training....

President Tatar visited the 50th Anniversary of Cyprus Peace Operation exhibition. President Ersin Tatar has paid a visit to the Cyprus Peace Operation 50th Anniversary Exhibition being held at the Naval Museum in İstanbul, where he also signed the exhibition special book. During his visit, President Tatar received information about the exhibition and the museum, which is showcasing photographs and material of the Cyprus Peace Operation that had been staged by Türkiye in 1974. The exhibition showcases the struggle of the Turkish Cypriot People to co-exist after being expelled from the state apparatus of the partnership Republic of Cyprus by force of arms in December 1963, and the 11-years of acts of genocide and attacks on them by the Greek-Greek Cypriot duo and EOKA terrorist organisation as part of the aspiration to unite Cyprus with Greece. The Cyprus Peace Operation had been staged by Türkiye following a coup d’etat by the Greek Junta on July 15, 1974, and the declaration of ...

Smell the Coffee at Gloria Jean in Kordonboyu Buffet As part of the Girne Municipality's Kordonboyu Project, the 'Kordonboyu Buffet Rental Tender' published on July 22 has concluded. Following the evaluation by the Girne Municipality Tender Committee, the tender was awarded to Beset Trading Ltd., a franchisee of Gloria Jean's Coffees. The formalization process of the tender was completed with a signing ceremony held on Friday, August 23, in the Girne Municipality Council Meeting Hall. The ceremony was attended by Girne Municipality Mayor Murat Şenkul, Council Members Ali Tektan, Mete Ünal Girgen, and Ziya Egemen Sencer on behalf of the municipality, and Director Mustafa Kuman from Beset Trading Ltd. and Board Member Vedat Akdeniz from Kaner Group Gloria Jean's Coffees on behalf of the company. International Branding Important Starting his speech by addressing the significant lack of international brands in our country, Girne Mayor Murat Şenkul emphasized his s...

Girne Children's Holiday Adventures "Survivor Contest" The 'Summer Holiday Children's Activities', organized by the Girne Municipality Lifelong Learning and Social Living Centre, wrapped up with a 'Survivor' competition. The events, held on Sunday, August 25th at Kervansaray Public Beach, featured exciting moments. The competition, divided into two age groups (5-8 and 9-13 years), marked the final activity of the summer activities. In this competition, which reinforced teamwork and the spirit of unity, the children participated with great enthusiasm. Source (Turkish): Girne Municipaliy To read more News click here https://cyprusscene.com/2024/08/28/girne-childrens-holiday-adventures-survivor-contest/

Hot News Mad Max Legacy from Germany coming to the TRNC 𝗛𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗲𝗿 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝗰𝗲𝗿𝘁 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗠𝗮𝗱 𝗠𝗮𝘅 𝗟𝗲𝗴𝗮𝗰𝘆 - 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝗚𝗲𝗿𝗺𝗮𝗻𝘆 - 𝗣𝗿𝗲𝗺𝗶𝗲𝗿𝗲 𝗶𝗻 𝗡𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗻 𝗖𝘆𝗽𝗿𝘂𝘀 During their European and South American tour, they also perform their ‘Best of 40 Years’ in Northern Cyprus. 𝗠𝗮𝗱 𝗠𝗮𝘅, 𝗼𝗻𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝗚𝗲𝗿𝗺𝗮𝗻𝘆'𝘀 𝗼𝗹𝗱𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗼𝗻𝗴𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝗿𝗼𝗰𝗸 𝗯𝗮𝗻𝗱𝘀, 𝘄𝗶𝗹𝗹 𝗯𝗲 𝗼𝗻 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗦𝗼𝘂𝗹𝗶𝘀𝘁 𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗴𝗲 𝗼𝗻 Saturday 𝟭𝟵𝘁𝗵 𝗼𝗳 𝗢𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗯𝗲𝗿 presented by The „Soulist Friends Across Borders Team (FAB)- Alper Cengiz and Roland Eyerich“! Due to last-minute setbacks, this concert had to be cancelled last year. FAB will be organising this special concert again as a Charity concert for 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗯𝗲𝗻𝗲𝗳𝗶𝘁 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 ‘𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗺𝗽𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗔𝗻𝗴𝗲𝗹𝘀 𝗣𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗔𝘀𝘀𝗼𝗰𝗶𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 (𝗙𝗮𝗺𝗮𝗴𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗮, 𝗚𝗮𝘇𝗶𝗺𝗮ğ𝘂𝘀𝗮)“’. The concert will take place this year at the Soulist Coffee & Music Hou...

Markulli: Our government never brought child killers to justice Former Foreign Minister of the Greek Cypriot Administration, Erato Kozakou Markulli shared, on social media, a photo of Turkish Cypriot children murdered by Greek Cypriots, accusing the Greek Cypriot administration of failing to take action against the culprits. Markulli posted the last photo of primary school children killed in the 1974 Muratağa (Maratha) massacre, stressing that Turkish Cypriot people were killed by EOKA-B. She stated, “All these children were killed by EOKA-B. This photo reveals the tragedy once again,” highlighting that despite knowing the identities of the perpetrators of the massacre, the Greek Cypriot administration has not taken any steps regarding this crime. She further criticized the authorities with the message, “No one has been punished for these horrifying crimes.” Source: TRNC Public Information Office To read more News click here   https://cyprusscene.com/2024/08/28/markulli-our...

Fahri Zihni: From animal cruelty to political inconsistencies Readers mail…. From Fahri Zihni…. Hello, Chris I hope you are well and would like to ask if you would kindly share my latest Cyprus Mail article through CyprusScene with your worldwide readers. Thank you and with best wishes Fahri By Fahri Zihni….. “From animal cruelty to political inconsistencies” Now that the bronze, silver and gold dust has settled, we can perhaps reflect on the Paris Olympics 2024. The Olympic games are a gift to us all from the ancient Greeks. These athletes competed for the glory of their city and winners were seen as being touched by the gods. The Paris Olympics issued 987 medals which elevated the winners, albeit briefly, into gods in our eyes. Cypriots have been lucky at the Olympics this time. Twelve years after he became the first Cypriot Olympic medallist, Pavlos Kontides came back, again, with a silver medal for men’s dinghy sailing to a rapturous reception by the Greek Cypri...

Ozanköy One-Way Traffic Implementation REMINDER! In accordance with the decision made by the Girne Municipality Traffic Commission to ease the traffic flow in the Ozanköy Center, traffic will be regulated as shown on the map starting from Monday, August 26th. Accordingly, traffic in the area indicated by the red arrows will be one-way and drivers are asked to comply with traffic signs, and signals!  Source (Turkish): Girne Municipality To read more News click here https://cyprusscene.com/2024/08/27/ozankoy-one-way-traffic-implementation/

Ataoğlu book signing  "The True Facts of the Cyprus Problem" Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Tourism, Culture, Youth and Environment Fikri Ataoğlu attended the signing day and promotional event of his book titled "The True Facts of the Cyprus Problem", authored by Arif Tahir Erişer and edited by Prof. Dr. Serdar Yurtseven.  The launch event of the book, which was discussed and published by the Scientific Committee of the Center for Cyprus Studies at Girne American University, was attended by the President of the Assembly of the Republic Zorlu Töre and DP Deputy Secretary General Serhat Akpınar. The event took place at the Bellapais Monastery in Kyrenia. Source (Turkish): TRNC Ministry of Tourism To read more News click here https://cyprusscene.com/2024/08/27/ataoglu-book-signing-the-true-facts-of-the-cyprus-problem/

Council of Europe Welcomes The Paralympic Torch on 25 August Strasbourg, 22.08.2024 On arrival in France, the Paralympic Flame will be divided into 12 Flames to be welcomed simultaneously in the same number of locations, including Strasbourg. The Council of Europe will welcome the Paris 2024 Paralympic Torch on Sunday 25 August, prior to its journey to Paris for the opening ceremony of the Paralympic Games on 28 August. The Paralympic Torch will be celebrated with music and a series of speeches by representatives of the Council of Europe and the French authorities from 3 pm on the lower forecourt of the Palais de l’Europe. The first torch will be lit in front of the Council of Europe at 3.30 pm, kicking off the 7.5 km Paralympic Torch Relay in the Parc de l’Orangerie before the lighting of the cauldron. To mark the occasion, a Council of Europe stand will be open to the general public from 10 am to 6 pm in the Paralympic Village in the Parc de l’Orangerie, providing informati...

Greetings to friends of CyprusScene, here is our latest e-newspaper and it's becoming more difficult to track news and reviews as more organizations are simply posting their articles on social media pages and no longer distributing news to media subscribers so we will be delighted to receive more news and reviews from those folk who want to increase their profile visibility to our worldwide readers. We thank our existing 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 291 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 - You...

"DETAILS FROM OUR HISTORY" Design Competition Arkın Creative Arts and Design University (ARUCAD) and the Cyprus Turkish Educational Foundation (KTEV) are launching a design competition titled "DETAILS FROM OUR HISTORY" in memory of researcher, writer, and archaeologist Tuncer Bağışkan. This important competition offers young talents the opportunity to provide contemporary interpretations of our cultural heritage, following in the footsteps of Tuncer Bağışkan’s valuable work on Cypriot culture, history, and archaeology. The "DETAILS FROM OUR HISTORY" design competition aims to remind younger generations of Cyprus's rich cultural heritage and Bağışkan’s efforts to bring this heritage to light through scientific norms. Participants are expected to reinterpret architectural details from Bağışkan’s works, particularly from his book "Contemporary Interpretations of Ottoman, Islamic, and Islamized Works in Cyprus," from their own perspectives. C...

Prime Minister Üstel Received Turkey's Ambassador Yasin Ekrem Serim Prime Minister Ünal Üstel: "I believe that in a very short time, the energy problem of the TRNC will be history" Prime Minister Ünal Üstel received the Ambassador of the Republic of Turkey Yasin Ekrem Serim and the accompanying delegation at the Prime Ministry Hall of Honor in Lefkosa. Undersecretaries of the Prime Ministry Berhan Ongan, Hüseyin Cahitoğlu, Undersecretary of the State Planning Organization Durali Güçlüsoy and President of the Statistical Institute İrfan Tansel were also present at the reception. According to the statement made by the Prime Minister's Office, Prime Minister Ünal Üstel expressed his happiness to meet with the newly appointed Ambassador Yasin Ekrem Serim. Pointing out that Serim received his university education in the TRNC, Üstel said, "The TRNC is considered the homeland of our ambassador as well as Turkey. Because he spent his education years here. I wou...

LAC says rubbish dumpers will be prosecuted These Images do not suit our beautiful region says Lapta Alsancak Çamlıbel Municipality. The rubbish, which our working teams who clean regularly every week, unfortunately, encounter this scene of dumped rubbish every week. All our citizens are required to throw the rubbish in the rubbish bins and contact us on Whatsapp 05488787070 or 05488291877 for collection of garden rubbish If those people who throw their rubbish for others to clean up are detected, criminal action will be taken against them. Source (Turkish): Lapta Alsancak Çamlıbel Municipality To read more News click here https://cyprusscene.com/2024/08/23/lac-says-rubbish-dumpers-will-be-prosecuted/

The TRNC Flag Flew In North Macedonia Despite the embargo imposed on our country, the İskele Municipality Folk Dance Ensemble, which continues its work meticulously within the body of İskele Municipality, which has succeeded in waving our flag in the international arena, continues to proudly wave our country's flag in every event it attends. The team, which made significant contributions to the promotion of the country in the international arena, waved the TRNC flag in North Macedonia this time. This year is the 18th. The team, which participated in the 18th SKUPI International Folklore Festival, managed to get full marks from the audience with their folk dance performances, which are an important part of Cypriot culture. İskele Municipality Folk Dance Ensemble, which took part in the festival under the direction of Özlem Kadirağa and instructor Gülgün Dargın, was accompanied by İskele Municipality Vice Mayor Halil Dericioğlu and Council Members Ahmet Orun, Eray Göksan and Sey...

Ataoğlu criticizes RoC efforts to prevent tourists from visiting the North Ataoğlu made a statement regarding the efforts of the Greek Cypriot Administration to prevent tourists from crossing to the North for the day Ataoğlu made a statement regarding the efforts of the Greek Cypriot Administration to prevent tourists crossing to the North for the day and said that these efforts of Southern Cyprus are contrary to the basic principles of the European Union, such as free movement and non-restriction of freedoms. Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Tourism, Culture, Youth and Environment Fikri Ataoğlu criticized the new agreement of the Greek Cypriot Administration with the TUI tour operator, which will prevent the passage of tourists coming from Europe to Southern Cyprus to Northern Cyprus, and said that it will negatively affect our country both economically and socially, but beyond all these, it is also an explicable aspect in terms of restricting the freedom of travel and free mo...

LAC say, register your dog or face prosecution Lapta Alsancak Çamlıbel Municipality Animals Registration Dear townspeople; As it is known, stray animals have become the bleeding wound of our country in recent years. The municipality operates under the Dogs Act, the Animal Welfare Act, and the Identification and Registration of Animals and Businesses Act, under which every citizen is obliged to license and register the dog they own.   As LAÇ Municipality; As the first step regarding the problem in question, it is planned to carry out house-to-house checks in line with the program determined by the teams we have assigned. It is important for all our citizens to register all their dogs by showing the necessary sensitivity. We inform you that we will take legal action in case of violation of the relevant laws during the control inspections.. Source (Turkish): Lapta Alsancak Çamlıbel Municipality Editors note: To all local readers, the TRNC dog law applies to all areas so ...

Embargoed Newsletter July/August 2024 We received a copy of the July/August 2024 Embargoed Newsletter and decided to share this here with our CyprusScene worldwide readers and followers to help promote the cause of the Turkish Cypriots who demanding justice and equality for the Turkish Republic Of Northern Cyprus.. Newsletter July/August 2024 Dear Members & Friends of Embargoed! Please find the August Newsletter for you all. This is a late July/early August edition because, as you will see below, we’ve had a very busy month or so. We will now take a few weeks for a summer recess – although work will continue in the background. The last month of course marked the 50th anniversaries of the Greece-led coup d’etat, which took place on 15th July 1974, and the subsequent Turkish intervention, which followed on 20th July. It also included the Turkish Cypriot Cultural Festival in London and several other events. •       CTCA UK – 7th Turkish Cypriot Cultural Festival Embargoed!...

Greetings to friends of CyprusScene, this week we have worked hard to handle the unpredictable arrivals of news and reviews and now trying to bring you the best possible read on a regular day and as we publish, this will be brought to you as your CyprusScene Sunday read. 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 290 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...

PM Üstel inspected the Alsancak - Lapta – Karşıyaka road construction The ongoing construction of the Alsancak - Lapta - Karşıyaka Main Road is a significant infrastructure project that has garnered attention due to the involvement of high-level government officials, including Prime Minister Ünal Üstel. The project, which aims to improve the transportation network and address the challenges posed by climate change, such as frequent flooding, is in its final stages of completion. The Prime Minister's inspection, alongside other key figures like the Minister of Public Works and Transport Erhan Arıklı and Lapta-Alsancak-Çamlıbel (LAÇ) Mayor Fırat Ataser, highlights the government's commitment to this development. The construction company, led by Director Hüseyin Tüfekçi, has reported substantial progress, with the infrastructure up to the hotels area completed, and the electrical and drainage systems nearing completion. The asphalting process is underway, signaling a move towa...

PM ÜSTEL: We Will Seek  International Tenders For Four Generators. In the face of persistent power outages, Prime Minister Ünal Üstel has taken a firm stance on ensuring the continuity of electricity supply to the populace. The commitment to issue an international tender for four generators is a proactive measure to bolster the infrastructure at the Teknecik Power Plant. This move is indicative of a broader strategy to address the energy concerns that have been a recurring issue. The introduction of mobile generators over the past four years is a testament to the ongoing efforts to enhance the power plant's capabilities. My duty is to serve my people, my duty is not to leave my people without electricity" The Prime Minister's remarks underscore a dedication to public service and a prioritization of the citizens' needs over union demands. The assertion that the government is accountable to the people reflects a governance philosophy centered on public welfare. The v...

Turkish Cypriot Mirana nominated for 2024 Hollywood Independent Music Awards Turkish Cypriot artist Mirana Faiz has made it to the nomination list for the 2024 Hollywood Independent Music Awards with her piece "Whispers of The Journey." Faiz was invited to Los Angeles as one of the top six artists in the contemporary classical category, where she attended the awards ceremony and performed at various events. Source: TRNC Public Information Office To read more News click here https://cyprusscene.com/2024/08/15/turkish-cypriot-mirana-nominated-for-2024-hollywood-independent-music-awards/

TRNC to stabilise economic prosperity with support of Türkiye Prime Minister Ünal Üstel stated that the Turkish Cypriot people, who have thoroughly adopted and internalised the concepts of security, sovereignty and freedom, will ensure their economic prosperity in the near future with the support of Motherland Türkiye. Üstel issued a message on the anniversary of the second phase of the 1974 Peace Operation. Üstel stressed that the sufferings experienced in establishing the security of the Turkish Cypriot people and achieving freedom have taken their place in history as the most concrete reality. Source: TRNC Public Information Office To read more News click here https://cyprusscene.com/2024/08/15/ustel-trnc-to-stabilise-economic-prosperity-with-support-of-turkiye/

Muratağa-Sandallar and Atlılar Martyrs remembered The Muratağa-Sandallar and Atlılar martyrs were commemorated with ceremonies held yesterday 14th August 2024 on the 50th anniversary of the second phase of the Peace Operation, In his speech, President Ersin Tatar stated that the great genocide movement has never been forgotten and will never be forgotten, because Turkish Cypriots owe their presence to the martyrs.   President Tatar condemned the lack of prosecution for the perpetrators of the genocide, asserting that it was carried out by the Greek Cypriot administration, police, and military of that time. Source: TRNC Public Information Office To read more News click here https://cyprusscene.com/2024/08/15/murataga-sandallar-and-atlilar-martyrs-remembered-2/

ARUCAD And KTEV To Co-operate Arkın Creative Arts and Design University (ARUCAD) and the Cyprus Turkish Education Foundation (KTEV) have signed a protocol aimed at enhancing cooperation in education, research, and community service. This agreement seeks to strengthen the relationship between the two institutions through knowledge-sharing and joint activities.  The protocol, signed by ARUCAD Rector Prof. Dr. Asım Vehbi and KTEV Board of Trustees President Umure Örs, outlines the principles for scientific, social, cultural, artistic, and educational activities to be jointly carried out by both institutions. It envisages cooperation in various areas, including joint research and publications, conferences, seminars, cultural activities, competitions, and exhibitions, in line with mutual agreement and available resources.  This agreement  will provide opportunities for the professionals from both institutions to share facilities for their professional development. The Protocol was sign...