Turkish Navy Ships to Open for Public Visits at TRNC Ports on Republic Day

In celebration of the 101st anniversary of the Republic of Turkey, Turkish Navy vessels TCG Imbat and TCG Preveza will be open to the public at TRNC ports on October 29.

According to a statement from the TRNC Security Forces Command, the TCG Imbat (P-335) assault boat will be stationed at Famagusta Port, and the TCG Preveze (S-353) submarine will be docked at Kyrenia Port. Visitors are welcome to tour the ships from 10:00 to 12:00 and from 14:00 to 17:00. Details on visitor access procedures have not been provided.

Republic Day, celebrated annually on October 29, is a national holiday in both Turkey and the TRNC. In 2023, the Republic of Turkey marked its 100th anniversary.

The Turkish Ministry of National Defense previously announced that concerts would be held in the TRNC in honor of the holiday.

Here’s a look at how Republic Day will be celebrated in 2024.