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Friday, January 16, 2026
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Turkish Cypriots Mark Big Events

Turkish Cypriots had important days. They celebrated TAK news agency. It is 52 years old. They also remembered "Bloody Christmas." This was 59 years ago. There was also good news from a hospital.

The Speaker, Ziya Öztürkler, spoke about TAK. He said TAK is important. It shares Turkish Cypriot hopes. TAK tells their story to the world. Öztürkler said TAK will help people hear their voice.

But, "Bloody Christmas" was sad. It was on December 21, 1963. A leader said it was a hard time. It was a planned attack. Turkey's Ministry said it was a massacre. They said a group killed people. Many people were afraid then.

In happy news, Ahmet Savaşan visited a hospital. Patients had new brain surgery. The surgery worked well. Savaşan thanked the doctors. This is good for people's health.

These events show Turkish Cypriot life. TAK helps tell their story. "Bloody Christmas" reminds them of pain. New surgery brings hope.

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