Thousands of Turkish Cypriots protested in Nicosia against Turkey's influence on their secular society, expressing concerns over the introduction of Islam into education. The protests were organized by leftist trade unions following the lifting of a headscarf ban in schools. Elma Eylem, a key organizer, criticized the move as an attempt at social engineering by Turkey's ruling AKP party. The protest coincided with Turkish President Erdogan's visit to northern Cyprus, amidst ongoing efforts to revive stalled peace talks. Teljes cikk (Euronews.com)