Tag: Turkish Cypriots – Britain’s forgotten soldiers

HP News
British Turkish Cypriots lay wreaths across London on Remembrance Sunday

British Turkish Cypriots have laid wreaths in multiple locations across London this year, building on their growing participation in Remembrance Sunday events of few years. The leaders of two North London councils, Enfield’s Cllr Nesil Caliskan and Haringey’s Cllr Peray Ahmet, laid wreaths in their official capacities at ceremonies in Edmonton and Wood Green respectively. […]

HP News
North London launch event for new Turkish Cypriot Poppy Society

Members of the Turkish Women’s Philanthropic Association (TWPA) are spearheading a new initiative to help recognise the contributions of Turkish Cypriot men and women to Britain’s armed forces, particularly during the era when Cyprus was part of the British Empire. On Sunday, 17 September, TWPA members whose relatives served in the British military will launch […]

HP News
Turkish Cypriots to lay wreaths in tribute to their fallen at four Remembrance Sunday services

For years, Turkish Cypriots who fought, served and died for Britain have been ignored in the annual Remembrance Day services, but not anymore. Last year, after extensive campaigning by T-VINE Magazine, this small nation finally participated in remembrance services to commemorate the contribution of Turkish Cypriots to Britain during times of conflict. Wreaths were laid […]

HP News
Remembrance Sunday and Turkish Cypriots – Britain’s Forgotten Soldiers

This year marks the centenary of the Royal British Legion, a charity providing financial, social and emotional support to members and veterans of the British Armed Forces, their families and dependants. It is fitting therefore that on Remembrance Sunday, 14 November 2021, the Royal British Legion is reaching out to a group little recognised for […]