Students from Northern Cyprus's Hala Sultan Theology College claimed two prizes at the 8th International Turkic World Science and Culture Festival held in Gaziantep, Turkey. Filiz Akça, a student from class 7/C, received an honorable mention award, while Mustafa Tekin of class 7/G was presented with a special jury award.
The festival was organized under the auspices of the Gaziantep Metropolitan Municipality and the Gaziantep Governorship, in cooperation with the Turkic World Children's Foundation. It brought together young people from various countries and regions of Turkey to compete and collaborate in the fields of science, culture, and technology.
In a statement released by the college, students were praised for demonstrating scientific thinking, research, and creative skills through their original projects. The statement noted that the achievement "represents the TRNC, the educational vision of Hala Sultan Theology College, and the march of Turkish Cypriot youth toward the future through science."
Gaziantep Governor Kemal Çeber congratulated the students during the festival and extended his greetings to Cyprus, adding a special dimension to the event. The college administration offered its congratulations to the award-winning students and the teachers who supported them.
