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The main square of İskele (Trikomo) in northern Cyprus: a roundabout with a fountain and a wire globe sculpture, palm trees and low buildings under a pale sky
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Northern Cyprus Jails a Man for a Homophobic Hate Crime for the First Time. Here's Why the Ruling Matters

A court in Trikomo (İskele) sentenced a man to six months, including one month for hate-motivated abuse targeting a woman's sexual orientation. Local media call it the first such prison sentence in the north, 12 years after it became Europe's last administration to decriminalise gay sex.

Oct 31, 2026 By TrueQueer
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