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Lapta Hesap İşi is a type of embroidery executed with colored threads on countable woven fabrics, traditionally produced in Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus. It is regarded as an original example of Turkish Cypriot folk culture in terms of its production technique, motif repertoire, historical development, and areas of use. Due to its history extending to the late 19th century and its strong association with the Lapta region, it was officially registered as a geographical indication on 11 Nov

Pilavuna is a traditional Cypriot pastry whose main ingredients are halloumi cheese, dried mint, and, optionally, raisins. This pastry, prepared for centuries by both Turkish Cypriots and Greek Cypriots, is commonly made during holiday seasons and religious celebrations. It is also known in Turkish as “Kıbrıs çöreği” and is considered an important element of Turkish Cypriot cuisine. Origin and Cultural Context The origins of pilavuna are rooted in Cyprus’s centuries-old culinary traditions. It s

Bloody Christmas is a chain of events that began on 21 December 1963, initiated by Greek Cypriots against Turkish Cypriots on the island of Cyprus and is remembered in history as a period of massacre. These events led to the collapse of the Republic of Cyprus, established in 1960 under the guarantee of Türkiye, Greece and the United Kingdom, and resulted in systematic attacks against the Turkish community on the island. During this period, the Akritas Plan, implemented by Greek Cypriots in line

Bloody Christmas is a chain of events that began on 21 December 1963 in Cyprus, initiated by Greek Cypriots against Turkish Cypriots and remembered in history as a period of massacre. These events led to the collapse of the Republic of Cyprus, established in 1960 under the guarantorship of Türkiye, Greece and the United Kingdom, and resulted in systematic attacks against the Turkish community on the island. During this period, the Akritas Plan, implemented by Greek Cypriots in line with their go

On July 10 2026 Türkiye and the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus (TRNC) signed the "Memorandum of Understanding on the Supply of Natural Gas to the TRNC". The agreement envisages the initiation of a technical legal and economic cooperation process aimed at delivering natural gas from Türkiye to the TRNC. The memorandum covers efforts to expand energy cooperation between the two countries and prepare for the development of the TRNC’s natural gas infrastructure. Scope of the Memorandum The memo

Famagusta is a historic city located on the coast of the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus (TRNC), home to one of the Mediterranean’s most significant ports. Its accumulation spanning from antiquity to the present, layered architecture, and multicultural social structure grant it a distinguished position within the Eastern Mediterranean region. Aerial View of Gazimağusa Historical Development The history of Famagusta extends back to the 3rd century BCE, when it was founded by Ptolemy I under t

The President of the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus (TRNC), Tufan Erhürman, undertook his first official foreign visit to Türkiye on 13 November 2025 at the invitation of President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan. During the visit, a ceremony was held at Anıtkabir, where Erhürman met with President Erdoğan, Speaker of the Grand National Assembly of Türkiye Numan Kurtulmuş, and Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan. The discussions addressed current developments regarding Türkiye-TRNC relations and the Cyprus i

The 51st anniversary of the Cyprus Peace Operation was officially commemorated on 20 July 2025 with state ceremonies and events by the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus (TRNC) and the Republic of Türkiye. The operation, carried out by the Turkish Armed Forces in 1974, was initiated within the framework of Türkiye’s guarantee rights to ensure the safety of life and property of the Turkish Cypriot people. This date is celebrated nationwide in both the TRNC and Türkiye as the “20 July Peace and F

Waters in the Eastern Mediterranean are warming again. Israel explicitly defines Türkiye’s presence in the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus (TRNC) as a threat and speaks of a contingency plan called “Poseidon.” What does this mean? Is the region on the brink of a new crisis? In this blog, we discuss what lies behind the scenes. Poseidon Plan? We Are Here! While Türkiye has positioned itself as a game-changer in the region through decisive actions, those unsettled by this rise are not standing

The inauguration of the Republic Campus of the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus was held on 3 May 2025 in Lefkoşa. The ceremony took place following the completion of the buildings of the Presidency of the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus and the Republican Assembly; it was announced that other structures including the High Court the National Mosque and the National Garden would be brought into service in subsequent phases. The ceremony was attended by the President of Türkiye Recep Tayyip