Cittaslow TRNC Network Wins 5 Awards at International Cittaslow Competitions
Municipalities that are members of Cittaslow in the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus achieved significant success in the "Best Project Competition" and "Video Competition" organized annually by the International Cittaslow Network, winning a total of 5 awards.
The TRNC is among the 309 municipalities from 33 countries that are members of the International Cittaslow Network; Yeniboğaziçi Municipality is represented by Lefke Municipality, Mehmetçik-Büyükkonuk Municipality, Geçitkale-Serdarlı Municipality and Tatlısu Municipality.
2026 Video Competition Award
Grand Prize – 2026 Winner
Mehmetçik-Büyükkonuk Municipality – “The Journey of Felt”
The video titled “The Journey of Felt,” prepared by Mehmetçik-Büyükkonuk Municipality, was selected as the winner of the competition because it impressively reflects the harmony between tradition, local culture and innovation, which are the core values of Cittaslow, by focusing on the traditional art of making hats from wool felt.
Special Award
Geçitkale-Serdarlı Municipality – “Living with Producing Hands” Culture”
Geçitkale-Serdarlı Municipality won a Special Award in the Video Competition for its efforts to protect, preserve, and promote local craft production.
2026 Best Project Competition
Yeniboğaziçi Municipality
“Every Story Begins with a Seed”
The project was deemed worthy of the award because it aims to strengthen relationships between different age groups, especially young people, and to increase intergenerational interaction.
Urban Quality of Life Policies Category
Yeniboğaziçi Municipality – “Making Peace with Nature”
The project, which aims to strengthen the connection of different segments of society with nature through educational activities, seed planting events, and festivals, was awarded for its contribution to the dissemination of a sustainable and environmentally friendly living culture.
Social Cohesion Category
Lefke Municipality – “Peace Ecosystem Model”
The Peace Ecosystem Model developed by Lefke Municipality was deemed worthy of the award because it transforms peace into a sustainable local governance approach through the participation of women, the active role of young people, and strong collaborations established with civil society.
This achievement by the Cittaslow TRNC Network is an important indicator that the efforts of local governments towards sustainability, the protection of cultural heritage, social solidarity, and the improvement of quality of life are recognized at the international level.
The awards will be presented to the municipality representatives at the Cittaslow Network General Assembly to be held in Greve in Chianti, Italy on June 19-20-21.
