Northern Cyprus Commemorates Atatürk on 88th Anniversary of His Death

A ceremony was held in Lefkoşa, the capital of the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus (TRNC), to mark the 88th anniversary of the death of Mustafa Kemal Atatürk, founder of the Republic of Türkiye. The commemoration began with wreath-laying at the Atatürk Monument, followed by a moment of silence at 9:05 AM, the time of his death, accompanied by sirens. The national anthem was then sung, and flags were raised before being lowered to half-mast. TRNC President Tufan Erhürman, former presidents, senior officials, military commanders, diplomats, lawmakers and students attended the ceremony.