Rising Religious Tensions in Northern Cyprus Challenge Decades-Old Secular Identity
The traditionally secular Turkish Cypriot community is facing an identity crisis as Turkey-backed religious conservatism reshapes social norms in Northern Cyprus, further deepening the island’s ethnic divide 50 years after partition. Key Developments ✔ Mosque Construction Boom: 58 new mosques built since 2020 (vs. 3 secular cultural centers)✔ Education Shifts: Mandatory Islamic studies in public schools, replacing some secular courses✔ Social Pressures: […]