Society

It's still October and snowflakes are swirling on Regent Street in London. It's not real snow yet, but winter, and therefore Christmas, is near. At least that's what they think at Hamleys, the world's oldest toy store. Keane Herman, the store's general manager, said: “It's never too early for Christmas. We start talking about Christmas in January. As soon as one Christmas is over, we're already...

The 1st Meeting of Cultures Festival, organized by Erenköy-Karpaz Municipality, will take place this Saturday in the central square of Dipkarpaz village, promising a full day of vibrant celebrations and cultural exchange The activities will start in the morning and a rich program will delight guests throughout the day. Visitors will enjoy: performances of folk dance groups, a local food competition and a...

The 23rd North Cyprus Olive Festival kicks off today in the picturesque village of Zeitenlik. It is one of the most important cultural events in the region, bringing together locals and tourists from all over the world. The festival will last five days, until October 6, and will offer a rich program for all ages. Guests can expect a variety of events: sports competitions, performances of children's...

President Ersin Tatar met with Turkish Cypriots living in New York at an event organized by entrepreneur Ayhan Hasan in Port Washington. According to the Presidency, Tatar, speaking at the event, said: “Wherever they live, the hearts of Turkish Cypriots are beating for the TRNC.” Tatar also said he had met with the UN secretary-general and outlined the position of the Turkish Cypriot side on...

The unusual art installation stretches for 2.5 kilometers from the King West district to Canoe Landing Park. The author of the project is the British theater company Station House Opera. Ilana Altman, co-organizer of the event: “The magic of this project is that it brings joy to everyone here. This domino playing field includes businesses and homes. It encompasses all the streets as well. So we had to...

The inauguration of the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit at the State Hospital in Famagusta took place. The ceremony was attended by the Prime Minister of the TRNC, Yunal Yustel, and the Minister of Health, Hakan Dinciurek. The event was an important step towards improving the region's healthcare system. The Health Minister expressed confidence that the new unit, established in partnership with the Eastern...

A modern and cozy park will soon appear in North Cyprus, which will become a favorite place for recreation of citizens. In the Kanlıköy neighborhood, work has begun on the creation of a public space that promises to become one of the most attractive corners of the region. The project was announced by the mayor of Göneli-Alayköy, Hüseyin Amcaoğlu, on social media, emphasizing the importance of this...

In North Cyprus, the pharmacy schedule has been updated and will be more convenient and adapted to the needs of the population. The new regime will be effective from September 16, 2024 and will last until September 21, 2025. The document that establishes the new operating procedures for pharmacies for the coming year has officially entered into force and has been published in the Official Gazette. The...

Dozens of Afro-Cubans with bouffant hair walked the red carpet in Havana. This is the third African-style hairstyling contest in Cuba. Women, men and, of course, children take part in it. Elaine Calderon, mother of a contestant: “My son has been wearing his hair in the African style since he was a kid. He has participated in several of these contests. He loves it and he is also pleased that his...

The legendary footballer Ronaldinho has arrived in the TRNC on a visit. The two-time winner of the FIFA World's Best Footballer title landed at Ercan Airport on Thursday evening. Ronaldinho visited Northern Cyprus to attend the International Summit Awards organized by Turkish media group Pars International. The event will take place at a hotel in Çatalköy. Local media captured the world soccer star at...

Famagusta kicked off its annual fair on August 30 in the fortress city.  The event opened at 20:00 with a performance by the Famagusta Municipality Folk Dance Ensemble. Then, the audience was pleased with a fire-dance show, and at 21:00 began the opening concert with Ahmet Evan. All subsequent concerts within the fair will start at 20:30. Famous artists such as Grup Frekans, Retro Instrumentalists,...

Famagusta Municipality continues to actively modernize its fleet of vehicles with the purchase of 19 new vehicles. Over the past 20 months, 77 vehicles, including several generators, have been purchased as part of the modernization program. During the last two months, the municipality has successfully completed the tender for the purchase of 19 vehicles and four generators, two of which are equipped with...