Lefkoşa Maratonu
25 October 2026 — Nicosia
We took part in the Nicosia Marathon organised by Nicosia Turkish Municipality, glad to be part of an event where we experienced solidarity and social awareness together.
Past Events
Our past events.
Meetings, forums and workshops — all the steps that carried the movement to today.
Quiz Night
22 October 2026 — De Molay Bar, Famagusta
Teams competed in a fun evening of general knowledge questions at our Quiz Night in Famagusta. Congratulations to the winning team and thanks to everyone who took part.
Politik Sohbetler: Sıla Usar İncirli
16 October 2026 — Rüstem Kitabevi, Nicosia
We had a wide-ranging talk with Republican Turkish Party leader Sıla Usar İncirli, from the economy and working life to social policy, current politics and the country's future.
Girne Maratonu
11 October 2026 — Kyrenia
We took part in the Kyrenia Marathon organised by Kyrenia Municipality, glad to be part of a day of solidarity, togetherness and social awareness.
Politik Sohbetler: Zeki Çeler
2 October 2026 — Rüstem Kitabevi, Nicosia
We had a wide-ranging talk with Communal Democracy Party leader Zeki Çeler, from the economy and work to social policy and current politics.
Güzelyurt, Lefke ve Koruçam Gezisi
27 September 2026 — Morphou, Lefka, Kormakitis
We organised a day trip to Morphou, Lefka and Kormakitis with members and friends. Thanks to everyone who came along.
Off The Record: Hüseyin Ekmekçi
16 September 2026 — Cafe No.3, Nicosia
Haber Kıbrıs editor-in-chief Hüseyin Ekmekçi was the third guest of Off The Record. We talked about the news, the media and Cyprus, off the record.
Quiz Night
20 August 2026 — Rüstem Kitabevi, Nicosia
Teams battled it out at our general knowledge night, with questions from culture and art to sport and science.
Meclis Simülasyonu
August 2026 — Merit Royal Diamond Hotel, Kyrenia
Participants split into groups representing different political views, debated current issues, argued from the podium, negotiated and experienced how decisions are made.
Politik Sohbetler: Kudret Özersay
3 August 2026 — Cafe No.3, Nicosia
We talked with People's Party leader Prof. Dr. Kudret Özersay about the Cyprus problem, current politics and the country's future.
Ankara'da Ortak Buluşma
23 June 2026 — Zaytung Zone, Ankara
In Ankara we met with Biz Özgürüz, Hürriyet Masası and 3H Hareketi at a joint event to get to know each other and exchange ideas on freedom.
3. Yıl Yemeği
May 2026
We celebrated the movement's third anniversary with members and friends over dinner, looking back on the road since we started three years ago.
Karpaz Gezisi
May 2026 — Karpas
We organised a trip to the Karpas peninsula with members and friends and spent a day together in one of the island's most unspoilt corners.
Panel: Bölgesel Türbülans Çağında Kıbrıs
9 May 2026 — Merit Royal Diamond Hotel, Kyrenia
Together with EuroPolitika we held a panel on Middle East developments and the election agenda in the south of Cyprus, with Prof. Ahmet Sözen, Prof. Nur Köprülü, Dr. İpek Borman, Dr. Nikolaos Stelya and Mete Hatay.
Off The Record: Pınar Barut
10 April 2026 — Rüstem Kitabevi, Nicosia
Journalist Pınar Barut was the second guest of our Off The Record series, an informal, unrecorded talk about the news.
Tavla Turnuvası
29 March 2026 — Fit Cake, Surlariçi, Nicosia
We held a backgammon tournament, a relaxed afternoon of games and conversation. Congratulations to the winner and thanks to all players.
Serhatköy Fidan Dikimi
6 March 2026 — Serhatköy (Philia)
Our Environment and Animal Rights Committee planted 150 saplings in Serhatköy, one for each of 150 LDH members.
Yuvarlak Masa: Kıbrıs Sorunu'nda BM'nin Rolü
4 March 2026 — Cafe No.3, Nicosia
On the 62nd anniversary of the UN peacekeeping mission's arrival, we rethought the UN's role in the Cyprus problem and its approach to relations between the two communities.
Off The Record: Hasan Erçakıca
14 February 2026 — Rüstem Kitabevi, Nicosia
Journalist Hasan Erçakıca was the first guest of our new series Off The Record, an unrecorded, informal conversation about the news and what happens behind the scenes.
Yeni Yıl Yemeği 2025
26 December 2025
We closed the year with members and friends at our New Year dinner, wishing everyone a year full of freedom and happiness.
Pop Quiz
11 December 2025 — De Molay Bar
A fun evening of multiple-choice questions played in teams at our pop quiz. Thanks to everyone who took part.
Lefkoşa Bienali Gezi Turu
29 November 2025 — Bandabuliya, Nicosia
We started with breakfast at Bereket Bakery, then joined the Nicosia Biennial walking tour from Bandabuliya through streets turned into art spaces.
Yuvarlak Masa: İfade Özgürlüğü ve Nefret Söylemi
8 November 2025 — Rüstem Kitabevi, Nicosia
We discussed where free speech ends and hate speech begins, weighing individual rights against social responsibility from a liberal point of view.
Kapalı Maraş Ziyareti ve Plaj Voleybolu
14 September 2025 — Varosha, Famagusta
We walked the streets and seafront of Varosha to see the fenced-off town up close, then finished the day with food and beach volleyball.
Pop Quiz
18 August 2025 — House of Jade
Teams competed across categories from culture to science at our pop quiz night. Thanks to everyone who came.
Politik Sohbetler: Hasan Taçoy
11 August 2025 — Rüstem Kitabevi, Nicosia
With UBP MP and former minister Hasan Taçoy we talked about current politics, the government's course and the future of politics in Northern Cyprus.
Politik Sohbetler: Raşit Pertev
17 July 2025 — Rüstem Kitabevi, Nicosia
We hosted former Agriculture Minister and former World Bank Country Director Raşit Pertev to talk about international development and changing farm policy.
Kıbrıs Belgeseli Gösterimi ve Yuvarlak Masa
2 July 2025 — Rüstem Kitabevi, Nicosia
We screened the 50-minute documentary Kıbrıs by the ikibin channel, followed by an open round table on the Cyprus problem.
2. Yıl Yemeği
May 2025
We marked the movement's second anniversary with members and friends over dinner, looking ahead with hope.
Yuvarlak Masa: Trump'ın Gümrük Tarifeleri
12 April 2025 — Rüstem Kitabevi, Nicosia
We discussed the impact of Trump's protectionist tariffs on global trade and international relations, and the rise of economic nationalism.
Politik Sohbetler: Oğuzhan Hasipoğlu
28 February 2025 — Rüstem Kitabevi, Nicosia
With UBP General Secretary and MP Oğuzhan Hasipoğlu we talked about the government's record and plans, and asked about the state of the Cyprus negotiations.
Politik Sohbetler: Ayşegül Baybars ve Jale Refik Rogers
1 February 2025 — Rüstem Kitabevi, Nicosia
We hosted former Interior Minister and independent MP Ayşegül Baybars and independent MP Jale Refik Rogers to talk about current affairs and life as independent politicians.
Pub Quiz: 2024'ün Özeti
21 December 2024 — House of Jade
Teams went head to head in a quiz on the most memorable moments and headlines of 2024. Thanks to everyone who took part.
Yeni Yıl Yemeği 2024
December 2024
We saw out the year with members and friends at our New Year dinner, wishing everyone a year full of freedom and happiness.
Daha İyi Bir Ekonomi İçin Vergi Reformları
6 December 2024 — Gracias Madre, Nicosia
With former Economy and Tourism Minister Derviş Kemal Deniz we talked about how tax reform can support growth, investment and social welfare.
Yuvarlak Masa: 2024 ABD Seçimleri
22 November 2024 — Gracias Madre, Nicosia
We discussed the results of the 2024 US presidential election and what they mean for global politics, the economy, diplomacy and our region.
Politik Sohbetler: Kudret Özersay
26 October 2024 — Cafe No.3, Nicosia
We talked with People's Party leader and former Foreign Minister Kudret Özersay about his political experience, current events and the road ahead.
Politik Sohbetler: Serdar Denktaş
4 October 2024 — Ovis Coffees Ortaköy, Nicosia
In our Political Talks series we hosted former Deputy Prime Minister and former Democratic Party leader Serdar Denktaş to talk about his experience and current affairs.
Yuvarlak Masa: Kemalizm ve Fraksiyonları
19 September 2024 — Rendo Coffee, Nicosia
We discussed the historical roots of Kemalism and looked at political change in Türkiye through anti-, post- and neo-Kemalist approaches.
Pub Quiz
11 September 2024 — Rendo Coffee, Nicosia
Teams competed in our general knowledge quiz night, with questions from culture to sport. Thanks to everyone who joined.
Modern Dünyada Demokrasi: Zeki Çeler ile Söyleşi
6 September 2024 — Ovis Coffees, Kyrenia
With Communal Democracy Party leader Zeki Çeler we talked about liberal and social democratic approaches and what they can offer the future of Northern Cyprus.
Salamis Antik Kent Gezisi
21 July 2024 — Salamis ancient city, Famagusta
We toured the ancient city of Salamis together, then ended the day with dinner on the beach, a round table talk and a game of beach volleyball.
Yuvarlak Masa: Keynesyen ve Neo-liberal Yaklaşımlar
13 July 2024 — Gracias Madre, Nicosia
We compared Keynesian and neoliberal approaches in today's economy and debated their effects on economic stability and social welfare.
Çevrimiçi Söyleşi: Mete Hatay ile Kıbrıs Sorunu
16 May 2024 — Online
Together with Hürriyet Masası, 3H Hareketi, Hür Kirpi and the Free Thought Association from Türkiye, we held an online talk on the Cyprus problem with researcher and author Mete Hatay.
Küresel Siyasette Yükselen Popülizm
20 April 2024 — Gracias Madre, Nicosia
With our International and Bicommunal Relations Secretary Oğuz Ufuk Haksever we discussed the impact of populism on democratic institutions and how liberal democracy can respond.
Yuvarlak Masa: Kripto Paralar
13 April 2024 — Gracias Madre, Nicosia
The first session of our Round Table series was about cryptocurrencies: an open conversation where participants shared what they know and have experienced.
Kuzey Kıbrıs'ta Elektrik Sektörünün Geleceği
23 March 2024 — Gracias Madre, Nicosia
With our guest Görkem Çelik we discussed innovation and sustainability in the electricity sector, from renewable energy to energy efficiency.
Öğrenciler İçin Bağış Konseri
16 March 2024 — Gracias Madre, Nicosia
Together with the Independent Youth Association we held a charity concert for the school needs of secondary and high school students, with the band Ertesi Gün on stage.
Küçük Ada Ekonomilerinde Sürdürülebilirlik
9 March 2024 — Gracias Madre, Nicosia
With Prof. Dr. Vedat Yorucu we talked about the challenges small island economies face and paths to sustainable development: resilience, resource management and dependence on others.
Ada Ekonomilerinde Vergi Politikaları
23 February 2024 — Gracias Madre, Nicosia
With our guest Derviş Kemal Deniz we discussed how tax policy affects growth, investment and consumer behaviour in island economies.
Serbest Piyasada Rekabet ve Ekonomik Büyüme
27 January 2024 — Gracias Madre, Nicosia
With our guest Birikim Özgür we discussed how competition in free-market economies drives growth. Politicians and local mayors also joined the talk.
AB Pub Quiz
20 January 2024 — Gracias Madre, Nicosia
Together with the Cyprus Youth Council, and as part of the More in 24 project, we hosted an EU-themed pub quiz where teams put their knowledge of Europe to the test.
Kuzey Kıbrıs Gençliği: Sorunlar ve Beklentiler
9 September 2023 — Rüstem Kitabevi, Nicosia
With academic and Statica coordinator Ahmet Aslım we talked about the challenges young people in Northern Cyprus face, their hopes and how they see the future.
Kuzey Kıbrıs'ta Göç Politikası
5 August 2023 — Rüstem Kitabevi, Nicosia
With journalist Hasan Erçakıca we talked about migration policy in Northern Cyprus: its social, economic and cultural effects, and ideas for better integration.
Kadın ve Ekonomi
29 July 2023 — Rüstem Kitabevi, Nicosia
Our guest Prof. Dr. Fatma Güven Lisaniler joined us to talk about the place and importance of women in the economy of Northern Cyprus, moderated by Saadet Özorun.
Rusya-Ukrayna Çatışması ve Liberal Küresel Düzen
8 July 2023 — Rüstem Kitabevi, Nicosia
With international relations expert Dr. İpek Borman we discussed how the Russia-Ukraine war is reshaping global politics and testing the liberal international order.
Söyleşi: Devletin Ekonomideki Rolü ve Serbest Piyasa
27 May 2023 — Rüstem Kitabevi, Nicosia
We looked at the state's role in the economy of Northern Cyprus together with its political and social drivers, and discussed how these can be balanced with a free market.