Northern Cyprus turns 43: a military parade on 15 November, with a representative of Türkiye's Presidency attending

The Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus will mark the 43rd anniversary of its founding on 15 November. The celebrations began on 14 November with a midday address by President Tufan Erhürman on BRT and a 21-gun salute, followed by commemorations at the mausoleums of Dr. Fazıl Küçük and Rauf Raif Denktaş.

On the morning of 15 November a wreath will be laid at the Atatürk Monument in Lefkoşa, and a military parade is set for 10:00 on Dr. Fazıl Küçük Boulevard. Erhürman and a representative of Türkiye's Presidency will speak, and the flags of Lefke and Erenköy will be presented to Erhürman. The day ends with a reception at the Presidency. Türkiye's Vice President Cevdet Yılmaz is also reported to attend the Lefkoşa ceremonies and the opening of the Barış Stadium and Dam at the METU Northern Cyprus Campus.

The program also includes a torch parade in Gazimağusa, concerts by Ahmet Evan, Fikri Karayel and Soyhan Bilgeer, and a display by the Turkish Stars aerobatic team over Girne. Sports federations hold 15 November cup events, and three Turkish navy ships will be open to visitors in the ports.