The Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus (TRNC) celebrated the 51st anniversary of the 1974 Cyprus Peace Operation with an official parade in Lefkoşa on July 20, Peace and Freedom Day.
TRNC President Ersin Tatar and Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan attended the ceremony on Dr. Fazıl Küçük Boulevard. Greeted by crowds waving Turkish and TRNC flags, the leaders addressed the public and inspected ceremonial units.
The event included the presentation of flags carried from Yavuz Landing Beach by young athletes, followed by official speeches and a military parade. High-ranking officials, veterans, and citizens participated in the commemoration.