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TRNC Underwater Cultural Heritage

An important step has been taken to identify and protect the underwater cultural heritage of Northern Cyprus.

The Department of Antiquities and Museums, affiliated to the Ministry of Tourism and Environment, continues to work on the restoration of cultural assets, as well as the restoration of buildings.

By Heidi Trautmann ….
www.heiditrautmann.com ….

The most talked about event, an event that comes just right at a moment of economical and political uncertainties, to boost national pride with the reproduction of the ancestors’ culture – and with it the awareness of Cyprus history.

TRNC Tourism and Environment Minister Fikri Ataoğlu met with Turkey’s Culture and Tourism Minister, Mehmet Nuri Ersoy.

Minister of Public Works and Transport Tolga Atakan visited Girne Municipality and met with Girne Mayor, Nidai Güngördü, and Municipal Council members.

Minister of Tourism and Environment, Frikri Ataoğlu, asked the question – “WHAT IS WRONG”. Golden Beach was cleaned one week ago and has been polluted by insensitive citizens yet again.

Girne Mayor Nidai Güngördü welcomed Mehmet Atar, the Honorary Consul General in Istanbul of the Vanuatu Republic and information was exchanged about the two countries.

By Heidi Trautmann ….
www.heiditrautmann.com

Since the time I started following and writing about the art scene on the island, the realisation of an art museum has always been in the foreground of my thoughts, my articles and books, my speeches.

In 2015, 268 teachers participated in Cyprus culture and ecology education activities carried out at the eco tourism establishment Nitovikla Garden Hotel in Kumyali. 2,357 students from 32 Primary Schools received Cypriot culture education.