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Painting Workshop Held By KKTC Orthopaedic Disabled Association Members of the Cyprus Turkish Orthopaedic Disabled Association participated in a painting workshop. The '2nd MÜZler Art Symposium' part of the ongoing 'Girne Arkın Group Fest24', has hosted a painting workshop for members of the Cyprus Turkish Orthopaedic Disabled Association. During the workshop, which featured 35 artists from 7 countries, the members engaged in painting activities.  The workshop was guided by  Project Coordinator Nevin Halis.  These art workshops are crucial for the personal development of individuals with disabilities and their participation in society. Source (Turkish):  Girne Municipality To read more News click here https://cyprusscene.com/2024/09/29/painting-workshop-held-by-kktc-orthopaedic-disabled-association/

Girne Art Workshop For Special Needs Students Students under 18  from the Girne Special Education and Vocational Training School participated in an art workshop. The ongoing '2nd MÜZler Art Symposium', part of the 'Girne Arkın Group Fest24', hosted a day filled with art for the students from Girne Special Education and Vocational Training School. The workshop included 35 artists from 7 countries, during which the students engaged with unusual ceramic work. Since September 14, the '2nd MÜZler International Art Symposium' has been taking place at the Girne Municipality Social Living Centre. Project Coordinator Nevin Halis has shared these art workshops, which are important for the personal development within society, of the participating individuals with disabilities. Source (Turkish): Girne Municipality To read more News click here https://cyprusscene.com/2024/09/29/girne-art-workshop-for-special-needs-students/

AŞBMA and KTBB signed a cooperation protocol Tamraz Taghiyev, President of the Union of Azerbaijan City Municipalities (ASBMA) and Mayor of Narimanov Municipality met with the Mayor of Girne  Murat Şenkul. At the meeting held at Girne Municipality, the Union of Turkish Cypriot Municipalities (KTBB) and Güzelyurt Mayor Mahmut Özçınar, Gönyeli Mayor Hüseyin Amcaoğlu, Girne Municipality Director Hüseyin Köle, Girne  Municipality Foreign Relations Secretary Fatih Akyol and KTBB Director Muammer Güneş and the delegation from Azerbaijan took part. After the meeting, which lasted about 1 hour, the delegations went to the Colony Hotel for the cooperation protocol to be signed between AŞBMA and KTBB and held a protocol signing ceremony. AZERBAIJANI DELEGATION Within the scope of the visit, in the Azerbaijani delegation; Mayor of Nesimi Aziz Zeynalov, Mayor of Sumqayit Municipality Orkhan Adigozelzade, Mayor of Kepez Municipality Yashar Abdullayev, Director of Foreign Relations of the Unio...

Tatar addresses “American Turkish Business World Gathering”  President Ersin Tatar attended the “American Turkish Business World Gathering” hosted by Anatolian Businessman Association USA (ASKON) at Chart House in New York. The event, which brought together hundreds of American and Turkish business leaders, was also attended by the Minister of Trade Ömer Bolat, the Minister of Industry and Technology Mehmet Fatih Kacır and the Minister of Finance Mehmet Şimşek, of the Republic of Türkiye. American Turkish Business World Gathering Addressing the business gathering, President Tatar said that he was “very happy to be with you today”, adding that "having listened to the ministers who spoke before me, I see with great pride that Türkiye is in safe hands and will continue economic growth, following the negative effects of the pandemic, the devastating earthquakes and the conflicts in other countries that caused issues in the food chain”. “As an economist, I can say, that it is i...

Tatar meets Erdoğan in New York President Ersin Tatar met Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, President of the Republic of Türkiye, at the Türkevi Centre in New York. Ersin Tatar expressed his gratitude to President Erdoğan for strongly supporting the just cause of the Turkish Cypriot People in his speech at the 79th session of the UN General Assembly. Tatar also referred to the importance of the TRNC Representative Office in the Türkevi Centre. "The presence of the TRNC Representative Office in the Türkevi Centre is in itself a very important message. I would like to reiterate my gratitude to President Erdoğan for the allocation of a section of the Türkevi building for our Representative Office" President Tatar said. Source: TRNC Public Information Office To read more News click here https://cyprusscene.com/2024/09/27/tatar-meets-erdogan-in-new-york/

President Tatar criticizes UK troop deployment to Cyprus  TRNC President Ersin Tatar reacted to the UK's decision to send 700 additional troops to its sovereign bases on the island, with Britain citing the need to evacuate its citizens from war-torn Lebanon. In an interview with Anadolu Agency on Thursday, Ersin Tatar said that amid continuing attacks in Gaza and the risk of Israel launching a large-scale attack on Lebanon, the purpose of the UK sending an additional 700 troops to its sovereign bases on the island for evacuations could indicate the possibility of a regional war. President Tatar criticizes UK troop deployment to Cyprus  Tatar quoted Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan's statement that the Greek Cypriot administration has become a base used by certain countries, especially in operations against Gaza, adding: “My main assessment is that Britain's increase in the number of troops in its sovereign bases in Cyprus is within the framework of measures taken ...

Recep Erdoğan Repeats Call For Recognition Of TRNC Erdoğan reiterates his call for recognition of TRNC President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan addressed the 79th session of the United Nations General Assembly in New York. “As the country with the longest coastline in the Eastern Mediterranean, Türkiye's key role is undeniable,” President Erdoğan underscored. “Türkiye has rights to the north and west of the Island of Cyprus in the declared continental shelf and Turkish Cypriots have rights all around the Island. It has been 50 years since the Cyprus Peace Operation and 61 years since the Cyprus issue emerged as a result of the usurpation of the partnership state by Greek Cypriots. From that day to this, peace and tranquillity have prevailed on the Island. It has always been the Turkish Cypriots and Türkiye that have shown a sincere will to bring about a just, permanent and sustainable solution to the Cyprus issue. The federation model has now completely lost its validity. There are ...

TRNC Woos Russia in New York Onar meets Evstigneeva of Russian Federation TRNC President’s Special Representative, Güneş Onar, met Anna Evstigneeva, Deputy Permanent Representative of the Russian Federation to the United Nations, in New York.  During the meeting, which took place at the office of the Russian Federation's Permanent Mission to the UN, discussions were held on the Cyprus issue and regional developments. Source: TRNC Public Information Office To read more News click here https://cyprusscene.com/2024/09/26/trnc-woos-russia-in-new-york/

President Tatar At Investment Conference in New York President Tatar attends 15th Türkiye Investment Conference in New York TRNC President Ersin Tatar attended  the 15th Türkiye Investment Conference organized by the Türkiye-USA Business Council (TAİK) at the New York Public Library. President Tatar was welcomed by TAİK President Murat Özyeğin and other officials. According to the Presidency Press Office, President Tatar received information about the US Chamber of Commerce, the US-Türkiye Business World Roundtable Meeting, TAİK's activities, and trade between Turkish and American businesses. In his speech, President Tatar emphasized the significance of building stronger ties through cooperation in various fields for a sustainable future. The President was accompanied by TRNC Foreign Minister Tahsin Ertuğruloğlu, TRNC New York Representative Mehmet Dana and Foreign Press Officer Kerem Haser accompanied him. Source: TRNC Public Information Office To read more News cli...

“Blood Orange Retribution" Filming on Location in TRNC Reader's Mail..... From Cherry Tree Media, London...... London-based Turkish Cypriot TV Reality personality, actor and film director, Can Somer has recently returned to London after filming scenes on several locations in Northern Cyprus for his "directing" debut feature film "Blood Orange Retribution". Alongside him were the producer and writer, Michael Wearing, cinematographer Nai Sukanant and sound recordist Nick Grant. Can Somer said: "It's always been my dream to come to Cyprus and make a film so, I incorporated some scenes into my first feature film, which I am directing. The reason why I chose Northern Cyprus is because it is there that are the roots I have come from and because the Island has some beautiful locations. I've always wanted to visit places in Northern Cyprus that I've seen on Netflix, Amazon and even at the cinema. This was the chance to do so." "Bl...

ARUCAD At "CUDES 24" Congress in Georgia ARUCAD Academics Present Their Work at CUDES 2024 Congress in Georgia Associate Professor, Dr. Nuran Öze, Director of the Institute and Vice Dean of the Faculty of Communication at Arkın Creative Arts and Design University (ARUCAD), and Associate Professor, Dr. Elham Etemadi, Head of the Textile and Fashion Design Department, represented the university at the CUDES 2024: 15th International Conference on Current Discussions in Social Sciences.  The event was  held on September 7-8, 2024, at Grigol Robakidze University in Batumi, Georgia. CUDES 2024 is the place to be CUDES 2024 is known as a prestigious platform for presenting current research in various fields of social sciences. At the conference, Associate Professor, Dr. Nuran Öze shared her study titled “Aging and Digitalization Through the Eyes of Individuals Under 65: Inclusion in the Herd or Exclusion from It?” Her work received high praise from the conference organizing co...

KUŞKOR What is Happening in the Haspolat Important Bird Area? Readers Mail.... From Damla Beton ....KUŞKOR...... With the contributions of the Northern Cyprus Birds and Nature Protection Association-KUŞKOR, the ‘All Cyprus Important Bird Areas’ were determined between 2009-2010. Thanks to this project, which was carried out in cooperation with BirdLife Cyprus and with EU funding, the Haspolat Lagoons, Balıkesir Wetland and the Kanlıdere extension in this region were determined as an Important Bird Area (İKA) and were internationally recognized in 2014. One of the most important reasons for this area being accepted as an İKA is the Haspolat Lagoons, which are part of the Haspolat Waste Treatment Plant and the species it hosts, covering an area of ​​77 hectares. Special Bird Areas are areas that are carefully managed in many countries, especially in Europe, in accordance with the principles of protecting natural life. Again in 2014, a project was planned to develop the New Nico...

Contract Signed For Famagusta Port Water Supply Project A contract was signed after the conclusion of the tender held by the Famagusta ( Gazimağusa) Municipality for the Famagusta Port Water Supply Project, which was initiated to meet the water needs of the Famagusta Port. An important step to meet the water needs in the port The agreement, signed by Famagusta Mayor Süleyman Uluçay and Destebaşı Construction Officer Derya Dinçkuyucu, is considered an important step to meet the water needs in the port. In his speech at the signing ceremony, Famagusta Mayor Süleyman Uluçay said, "Famagusta Port is the largest port in our country. This project, which was initiated to meet the water needs of the service buildings in the port and the ships receiving service from there, is very important. I would like to express my gratitude to the Ministry of Transport, the Ministry of Agriculture and Natural Resources, the Prime Ministry and the Embassy of the Republic of Turkey for their suppor...

Iskele Mayor Sadikoğlu Congratulated The New Academic Year Sadikoğlu: We Have Done Serious Work In Schools Within The Borders Of Our Municipality. İskele Mayor Hasan Sadıkoğlu issued a message regarding the new academic year that will start tomorrow 23rd September 2024. Addressing students, teachers and parents in his message, Mayor Sadıkoğlu wished the new academic year to be auspicious and stated that they are doing serious work during the holidays in schools within the borders of İskele Municipality. Mayor Sadıkoğlu made the following statements in his message: Dear students, esteemed teachers, and parents; The 2024-2025 academic year is good for all of us. As İskele Municipality, we have carried out very serious work in our schools located within the municipality's boundaries during this holiday period. I do not intend to list what has been done to our schools in the last month. However, I would like you to know that as İskele Municipality, we are aware of our responsibilit...

Ersin Tatar departs for New York for the UN General Assembly meetings "Our demands are direct flights, direct trade and direct contact and the lifting of the unjust isolation" President Ersin Tatar departed from Ercan Airport on Saturday at 4.50pm for New York, where he will hold numerous contacts at the UN General Assembly. The President, who is travelling via Ankara, held a press conference at the airport prior to his departure.  Refering to the Cyprus issue, President Tatar stated that the Personal Envoy of the UN Secretary-General, Maria Angela Holguin Cuellar, was mandated for six months to explore whether common ground exists or not between the sides to start a new process. Stating that this exploration exercise concluded in July, President Tatar said: "Ms. Holguin had an opportunity to sound out the position of the sides and to see first-hand the factual two State realities in Cyprus." "Brutal embargo on the Turkish Cypriot People has continued sin...

Ersin Tatar addressed the National Unity Party (UBP) Congress. “A new era for the voice of the Turkish Cypriot people to be heard has begun" President Ersin Tatar addressed the Congress of the National Unity Party (UBP), being held at the Atatürk Sports Centre in Lefkoşa on Saturday 21.09.2024. Thanking UBP for their support, President Tatar said he owes his progress in his political journey to the party, and added that they always work in consultation. "You have always stood by me, and I thank you all from the bottom of my heart," President Tatar said. Pointing out that they are arduously working together with Motherland Republic of Türkiye to present to the whole world the just cause of the Turkish Cypriot People, President Tatar said: "We are working to make our country stronger, for our People to achieve greater prosperity, promoting our national cause, and the recognition of the TRNC so that she will take her rightful place in the world." Stating...

The wind of Mor ve Ötesi blew in Girne Girne hosted a magnificent concert on Friday evening, September 20th, 2024. The Mor ve Ötesi concert, which took place within the scope of 'Girne Arkın Group Fest 24', had an unforgettable night with the participation of approximately 4,500 people. Mor ve Ötesi, who took the stage at 21:00pm, offered a musical feast to the audience with their beautiful songs. The concert, which attracted great interest, saw the audience fill the stairs and balconies as the seating areas filled up.  During the concert, which lasted approximately 1.5 hours, a different atmosphere was experienced with the visual presentations as well as the performance that took place in a choir-like atmosphere with the songs that the audience accompanied. Source (Turkish): Girne Municipality To read more News click here   https://cyprusscene.com/2024/09/21/the-wind-of-mor-ve-otesi-blew-in-girne/

Gazimağusa State Hospital's Neonatal Intensive Care Unit opened The inauguration of the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit at Gazimağusa (Famagusta) State Hospital marks a significant milestone in the healthcare landscape of the region. With the opening ceremony conducted on the 17th of September, 2024, the facility stands as a testament to the collaborative efforts between the TRNC and the Republic of Turkey, reflecting a shared commitment to advancing medical services. Prime Minister Ünal Üstel's remarks underscore the government's dedication to addressing healthcare needs across the nation, with particular attention to the Maraş region's new health center and the enhancement of existing medical institutions. The partnership with Eastern Mediterranean University exemplifies the synergy between educational institutions and healthcare providers, fostering a community united in the pursuit of well-being. The generosity of the Uğurtan family, through their donation of incub...

Returning to my old home in Nicosia what a surprise I had By Eren Erdogan from Australia I attended the opening on 9th October 2018 of a little cultural house by the North Nicosia Mayor, which happens to be my family house in Nicosia. Now owned by two beautiful natured and looking sisters who renovated the house to its former glory and turned it into a beautiful small boutique accommodation and cultural cafe kitchen. It’s now called “İskemleci” (Cypriot chair maker) and it’s located at 50 Mahmut Paşa Sokak Nicosia. The İskemleci family is well known as Öke family and  had their share of bad fortune loosing family members within a short time frame. The most notable of my childhood friends Mehmet Öke the father of the girls, current owners Melos and Gulfer Öke bought the house from us over ten years ago. It was great to see my old home in its former glory. I had a heavy heart walking around in this little three-bedroom house. Memories flooded in, pieces of my mum's old dresse...

SPOT collected 700 kg of plastic from a 70m beach! Readers mail.. 09/20/2024 From Damla Beton In order to celebrate World Coastal Cleanup Day on September 20th, 13 SPOT SPOT Marine Life volunteers cleaned the 70-meter-long turtle nesting beach in Esenköy for 3 consecutive days. A total of 700 kilograms of plastic waste was collected from this 70-meter beach. Although it is increasing today, public awareness has not yet reached the hoped-for level. In particular, efforts to reduce plastic waste are very limited. As a result, all this waste reaches streams, forests, beaches and seas. Waste from the open seas is also added to this. All this waste slurry is washed onto our beaches by currents and storms. For example, most of the waste collected during this event included packaging from the Arabian Peninsula and Far East countries. Nevertheless, as SPOT, we are not giving up. Come and support us, let's beautify our nature together. To support us, you can contact us via social ...

Martyr Pilot Captain Cengiz Topel Mediterranean Storm Exercise  President Ersin Tatar participates in the execution of the Mediterranean Storm-2024 Exercise. President Tatar congratulated Air Force Commander General Ziya Cemal Kadıoğlu, Cyprus Turkish Peace Force Commander Major General Sebahattin Kılınç, Security Force Commander Brigadier General İlker Görgülü, Mehmetçik and Mujahideen, who contributed to the planning, conducting and management of the exercise, which aims to develop training, cooperation and interoperability between the Cyprus Turkish Peace Force Command and the Security Force Command. President Tatar presented plaques of appreciation to those who participated in the exercise. Source: PRESIDENCY OF THE TURKISH REPUBLIC OF NORTHER CYPRUS To read more News click here   https://cyprusscene.com/?p=736189

Iskele Municipality Roadside Cleaning Continues Cleaning Work Is Being Carried Out On The Main Roadsides And Median Between Long Beach And Ötüken, İskele Municipality, which carries out general cleaning work on the sides of the main roads at regular intervals every year, intensified its pre-autumn works. İskele Municipality Cleaning Unit started the cleaning works on the main roads, especially on the main roads where vehicle traffic is heavy, in the part between Long Beach and Ötüken Junction. As of Monday 16th September, the works initiated by Cleaning Unit Supervisor Salih Kara and his team aim to ensure that citizens travel in a clean environment. In this context, the team, which prunes the trees on the roadsides, cleans the grass that spoils the appearance of the road, and the garbage and wastes thrown from vehicles, also carries out maintenance and repair work on the medians in the middle of the main road. As we enter autumn, our teams intensify their work and especially mai...

TFR and BRS join Forces to lobby the TRNC Government Readers Mail… By Ralph Kratzer …. TFR Information an Internet Officer.....  Members of the committees of the BRS (British Residents Society) and TFR (The Foreign Residents in the TRNC) - had a successful meeting... The main topic was to coordinate and join forces in our meetings with the Ministries of the TRNC. With the background of the latest changes to the property law and open questions about the residency process (which now includes the exemption regulation for over 60s), amongst other issues, it was agreed that it makes sense to coordinate our activities because we are literally singing from the same hymn sheet. It will also ease the way to get meetings with the different Ministers and their staff when they know that the 2 biggest associations for foreigners in the TRNC are working together. This is not a merger of both societies, but the start of a process of working together... I personally would like to thank...

Stand applications started for Iskele 6th Fusion Of Cultures Event The “6th Fusion Of Cultures Event” will be held on October 6th and Stand Applications have started with the Last Day of the application being October 1st. The Draw of successful applications will be held on October 3rd. The Fusion of Cultures Event, being organized by İskele Municipality for the 6th time this year, will take place on Sunday, October 6. The event, which will start at 10.00 and continue throughout the day, is planned to include more than 100 stands. İskele Municipality has started to accept stand applications before the event. Those who want to set up a stand can get detailed information by calling 0548 810 10 36 or 0548 810 10 37 After the participation applications, which will end on Tuesday, October 1, a draw will be held on Thursday, October 3rd for the successful stand owners in the presence of a public notary. The plan prepared at the end of the day showing who will be at which stand wil...

Race To Register For Marathon on 22 September This Year We Run for School Support The Pasha Group Girne Half Marathon 2024 will be run on Sunday, September 22. This year marks the fifth holding of the event in the TRNC, which is recognized as an international-level half marathon and boasting a total prize pool of 435,000 TL. According to information from the Girne Municipality Marathon Committee, in addition to the 75,000 TL awarded for overall classifications, this year for the first time, a total of 360,000 TL will be distributed across 9 different age categories (male/female). Prizes will be awarded to the top 3 in overall classifications and the top 4 in age categories. Additionally, this year, the "Adidas Girne Special Award" will be presented to the top three male and female athletes among TRNC competitors. This Year, Additional Classrooms And Maintenance Support Will Be Provided To Primary Schools This year, the Girne Half Marathon will support schools within...

"Girne Arkın Group Fest 24" Continues Melisa Karanlık Enchanted the Audience with Her Songs As part of "Girne Arkın Fest24," Melisa Karanlık and her Orchestra captivated listeners with their performance at the Girne Ancient Harbour. On the evening of September 17, the group performed at the Port Central Stage, treating attendees to a delightful night with their beautiful songs. "Grönholm Method" play performed in the Amphitheatre The Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus State Theatres' play "Grönholm Method" was performed on Wednesday, September 18, at 21:00 at the Girne Amphitheatre. The play, staged as part of the "Girne Arkın Group Fest24," questions the concepts of "professionalism" and "sacrifice" redefined by the ruthless business world, while presenting the vulnerabilities of individuals within this struggle in a dark comedy format. Directed by Hakan Elmasoğlu and written by Jordi Galceran, the cast inc...

25th TÜRKSOY Opera Days Starts With Bellapais Concert Today TÜRKSOY Opera Today at Bellapais Monastery and Tomorrow at Othello Castle, The 25th TÜRKSOY Opera Days event will commence with a concert at the Bellapais Monastery in Girne on Thursday evening, September 19. This traditional event features opera artists from the Turkic world, with a representative opera artist from the TRNC participating each year.  The event is sponsored by the TRNC Office of the Prime Minister, the Ministry of Tourism, Culture, Youth and Environment, in collaboration with the Republic of Turkey's Ministry of Culture and Tourism, TÜRKSOY, and the General Directorate of State Opera and Ballet,  The concert at Bellapais Monastery on September 19, 2024, will be followed by the final concert in the TRNC at Othello Castle in Gazimağusa on Friday evening, September 20, and concluding with a closing concert in Ankara on September 25, 2024. Mezzo Soprano Nejla Egemen, representing the TRNC, will perform al...

TRNC Speeding Fines By SMS... and More The Minister of Public Works and Transport, Mr Erhan Arikli, recently announced to the Turkish Agency Cyprus News agency a number of important transport-related measures. The following is a digest of those announcements. Speeding Fines by SMS The Minister said that at the moment there are 112 speed detection cameras in the country many of which are not working. Mr Arikli said that a Turkish company, Radarsan , an organisation affiliated with the Turkish defence industry, is currently producing 150 cameras to replace all the existing cameras. That figure may be increased to 300 cameras if necessary. The Minister said "we are now having great difficulty in notifying and collecting camera fines. However, technology can now handle this very easily. As soon as a violator of the speed restriction is caught on camera a notice of fine will be sent to his mobile phone. This message will also go to the airport and border gates." Mr Arikli also...

Opening Exhibition At MÜZler Art Symposium The "Girne Municipality MÜZler Art Symposium," held as part of the "Girne Arkın Group Fest24," began with an opening exhibition on Saturday, September 14, at 19:00. The event took place at the Girne Municipality New Service Building and was attended by Girne Mayor Murat Şenkul, his wife Songül Şenkul, and many art enthusiasts. The opening ceremony featured musical performances, and both Şenkul and Nevin Halis, the Coordinator of the Girne Municipality MÜZler Art Symposium, gave speeches. 35 Artists from 8 Countries Running until September 29, the symposium is taking place at Ramadan Cemil Square (in front of the old municipality building). It will showcase the works of 35 artists from various countries, offering participants 16 days filled with art.  The "Girne Municipality MÜZler Art Symposium" opened with a selection of original works by 35 accomplished artists from Italy, France, Turkey, the USA, Iceland,...

Iskele Response To Disasters Planning Meeting Held An Expanded District Safety Board Meeting was held in İskele within the scope of the AFAD Operation Canters Exercise on responding to disasters that may occur within the borders of our country. The meeting held at the Iskele Regional Directorate of the Civil Defence Organization, where the preparation and response levels of the disaster response plans were determined under the chairmanship of İskele District Governor Ertuğrul Toroslu, was attended by İskele Mayor Hasan Sadıkoğlu, Civil Defence Organization Iskele Regional Director Cemal Betmezoğlu, as well as GKK, İskele Police Directorate, İskele Fire Brigade Regional Directorate, Mehmetçik-Büyükkonuk Municipality, Erenköy-Karpaz Municipality, Highways Department Officials of the directorate also attended. Source (Turkish): Iskele Municipality To read more News click here https://cyprusscene.com/2024/09/17/iskele-response-to-disasters-planning-meeting-held/

Karaoğlanoğlu Antis Sea Festival has been completed The 'Karaoğlanoğlu Antis Sea Festival', which was held for the second time this year as part of the 'Girne Arkın Group Fest24', held a magnificent finale on Sunday, September 15. The festival, which started on Thursday, September 12, became the address of culture, art and sports for 4 days. On Sunday, September 15, the last day of the festival; At 06:00, Fishing Contest in Memory of Gülseren Ataker, Beach Volleyball at 11:00, Chair Game at 18:00, Limbo Dance Competition at 19:00 and Retro Instrumentalists concert at 20:00 came to life. Again, at 19:00, the award ceremonies of the competitions that continued for 4 days were held. Source (Turkish): Girne Municipality To read more News click here https://cyprusscene.com/2024/09/17/karaoglanoglu-antis-sea-festival-has-been-completed/

Great interest in the Girne '3rd Gymnastics Feast' As part of 'Girne Arkın Group Fest 24', on Saturday, September 14, at Girne Amphitheater, the '3rd Gymnastics Federation' organized by the TRNC Gymnastics Federation. Gymnastics Feast' was staged. The feast, which included approximately 850 gymnasts in different age categories, was accompanied by a dense crowd. The performances, which included special choreography, received a standing ovation from the parents and the audience. The most special part of the demonstration was the banner "ISIAS IS OUR COMMON CAUSE" unfurled by the students. Source (Turkish): Girne Municipality To read more News click here https://cyprusscene.com/2024/09/17/great-interest-in-the-girne-3rd-gymnastics-feast/

Iskele Represented The TRNC In Silifke İskele Municipality Folk Dance Ensemble as well as İskele Municipality Stars Folk Dance Ensemble continue to represent our country on the international platform successfully. Participating in the 51st International Silifke Music and Folklore Festival held in Silifke District of Mersin, Turkey between August 31 and September 7, İskele Municipality Yıldızlar Folk Dance Ensemble managed to get full marks from the audience with its stage performance. The team, accompanied by Iskele Municipality Deputy Mayor Sefa Kurukafa and Assembly Members Eray Göksan and Kubilay Aşık, conveyed the greetings and love of the people of İskele in particular and the TRNC in general during their official visits to Mersin and Silifke. IB YILDIZLAR HD ENSEMBLE PARTICIPATED IN THE INTERNATIONAL MUSIC AND FOLKLORE FESTIVAL The Stars Folk Dance Team, an integral part of the Iskele Municipality Folk Dance Ensemble, continues to proudly wave the star-spangled flag in the ...

Mayor Uluçay: 19 Bus Stops Have Been Renewed In Maraş Region Gazimağusa Municipality continues to work for a modern Famagusta. Bus stops have also been added to the works. Famagusta Mayor Dr. Süleyman Uluçay announced that the bus stops in the city have started to be renovated and in this context, 19 bus stops in the Maraş region have been renewed. Stating that the bus stops in all regions will be renewed step by step, Mayor Uluçay said that it is aimed to benefit more of our citizens from the flexible public transportation system by rearranging the number of trips and routes in line with the demand of the routes in the new period. Gazimağusa Mayor Dr. Süleyman Uluçay's statement about the stops and public transportation in the city is below. "We have started the renovation of bus stops in our city. Our 19 bus stops in the Maraş region have been renewed, and we will continue to renew our bus stops in other regions step by step. The Flexible Public Transportation sys...

Güzelyali-Sadrazamköy Road Will Be Renewed Minister of Public Works and Transport Erhan Arıklı and Ambassador of the Republic of Türkiye Yasin Ekrem Serim visited Kayalar and Sadrazamköy and met with citizens. Ambassador of the Republic of Turkey Yasin Ekrem Serim, in his speech during the village visits, stated that the 16km road from Güzelyalı to Sadrazamköy will be built by the Republic of Türkiye. Güzelyali-Sadrazamköy Road Will Be Renewed Ambassador Serim stated that the Republic of Türkiye has approved this project with all its authorities and stated that after the expropriation issue is resolved, road renovation works will be started and the road will be put into full-fledged service in September 2025. Serim said, "Our precious time and financial resources are wasted, especially due to the fact that road projects are left unfinished due to expropriation problems and cannot be completed for a long time. For this reason, from now on, work will not start until the expr...

Ataoğlu visits small-scale hotels to discuss a support package Ataoğlu started visits to small-scale hotels across the country to discuss the support package they plan for 2025... "OUR AIM IS TO SUPPORT SMALL-SCALE HOTELS" Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Tourism, Culture, Youth and Environment Fikri Ataoğlu started his consultation visits to small-scale hotels across the TRNC by visiting hotels in the Lapta region. During his visits to some small-scale hotels in the Lapta region, Ataoğlu started a visit with business owners to discuss the Ministry's support package, which will cover only small-scale hotels without casinos, and to get the opinions of business owners about the content of the package. He was accompanied by the Undersecretary of the Ministry Serhan Aktunç and the Director of the Tourism Planning Department Mazlum Kortaş, Minister Ataoğlu was also accompanied by an exchange of views on the support program planned for small hotels. Deputy Prime Min...

President Ersin Tatar meets Ambassador from Switzerland President Ersin Tatar has met with Christoph Burgener, Ambassador of Switzerland accredited to the Greek Cypriot Administration of Southern Cyprus. Switzerland is a non-permanent member of the UN Security Council. The meeting, held at the Presidency on Thursday, was also attended by Special Representative of the President, Güneş Onar and the Presidential delegation. Discussions were held on the Cyprus issue and the upcoming visit of President Tatar to New York for the 79th session of the UN General Assembly. Source: PRESIDENCY OF THE TURKISH REPUBLIC OF NORTHERN CYPRUS To read more News click here https://cyprusscene.com/2024/09/17/president-ersin-tatar-meets-ambassador-from-switzerland/

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The play ‘Tartüf 24’ received a standing ovation The play ‘Tartüf 24’ staged by the Lefkoşa Municipality Theatre took the stage on Wednesday evening, September 11, as part of the ‘Girne Arkın Group Fest24’. The play, staged at 9:00 p.m. at the Girne Amphitheatre, was watched by an audience of approximately 1,500. Written by Moliere in the 7th century and later fictionalized by Nazım Hikmet, the political comedy ‘Tartüf 24’ received a standing ovation from the audience. At the end of the play, which lasted approximately two and a half hours, the play’s director Yaşar Ersoy, Girne Mayor Murat Şenkul and Lefkoşa Turkish Municipality Mayor Mehmet Harmancı each gave speeches. In his speech, Yaşar Ersoy commemorated Işın Cem, one of the founders of the Lefkoşa Municipality Theatre who passed away a year ago, and reminded that they dedicated the play ‘Tartüf 24’ to Cem. Source (Turkish): Girne Municipality To read more News click here https://cyprusscene.com/2024/09/15/the-play-tartuf...

Çatalköy-Esentepe Municipality trip to Aynikola The Aynikola trip organized by Çatalköy-Esentepe Municipality was held yesterday, Friday 13th September 2024.. During the trip, which was also attended by Çatalköy-Esentepe Mayor Ceyhun Kırok, our citizens had the opportunity to refresh their memories.   Mayor Kırok had the opportunity to have a pleasant time with our citizens who participated in the trip and listen to their memories of the lands where they were born and raised. While the citizens expressed their satisfaction with the fun trip, they also thanked Çatalköy - Esentepe Municipality and the mayor. Source (Turkish): Çatalköy-Esentepe Municipality To read more News click here https://cyprusscene.com/2024/09/14/catalkoy-esentepe-municipality-trip-to-aynikola/

Kyrenia Animal Rescue to join with iCatCare We received an invitation this week from iCatCare (supported by Battersea) to attend their first free virtual event for those working and volunteering to help unhomed cats. It takes place on 13th and 14th November. Below is a copy of the press release, which we thought we would share in case any other animal welfare organisations or individuals are interested. Details on how to attend or for more information are in the following press release – iCatCare launches free virtual event for the global unowned cat community. World-leading educational cat welfare charity, International Cat Care (iCatCare), invites everyone working and volunteering with unowned cats to register for iCatConnect - a free virtual event on 13–14 November 2024 supported by Battersea. The event aims to connect attendees with a global community dedicated to caring for unowned cats to explore new ideas and ways of working. Featuring over 15 international cat welfare exp...