Northern Cyprus to mark Turkish Republic's 103rd anniversary with ceremonies

Northern Cyprus (TRNC) will mark the 103rd anniversary of the Republic of Türkiye, Republic Day on 29 October, with ceremonies and events. Celebrations will begin with a speech by Turkish Ambassador to Nicosia Ali Murat Başçeri at BRT, followed by a 21-gun salute. Ambassador Başçeri and his wife will host a reception at the Turkish Embassy residence in Nicosia on Thursday, 29 October, at 19:00.

According to the programme announced by the Central Committee for National Days, the ceremony at the Atatürk Monument in Nicosia begins at 09:00 with wreath-laying. President Tufan Erhürman and Başçeri will sign the monument's special book. A procession will take place on Dereboyu in the capital at 14:30. Famagusta will hold two ceremonies: one at 11:30 at the Victory Monument and another at 11:55 at Namık Kemal Square.

In Kyrenia, the ceremony begins at 14:00 at the Atatürk Monument. Ceremonies will also be held in Güzelyurt at 11:45, İskele at 08:45, Lefke at 09:40, Mehmetçik at 09:00, and in Akdoğan and Geçitkale at 09:00. The events include wreath-laying, a respect ceremony and the raising of flags to the National Anthem.