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Erdoğan's 'good news' for Northern Cyprus turns out to be a new presidential palace

Erdoğan's 'good news' for Northern Cyprus turns out to be a new presidential palace

Mustafa Akıncı, the former president of Northern Cyprus, said the reputation of a state is not measured by the "splendor of its buildings" but by rights and freedoms.

Northern Cyprus: Presidency of Turkey-backed Ersin Tatar and a short history

Northern Cyprus: Presidency of Turkey-backed Ersin Tatar and a short history

Tatar, who supports a two-state solution in Cyprus, edged his rival Akıncı, who has strived for a united federal state.

19 October 2020 Pınar Tarcan

PM Ersin Tatar wins presidential election in Northern Cyprus

PM Ersin Tatar wins presidential election in Northern Cyprus

Tatar has won the second round of the election, receiving three percent more votes than incumbent President Akıncı.

19 October 2020

Northern Cyprus election: Key party announces support for incumbent president

Northern Cyprus election: Key party announces support for incumbent president

While Turkey has not declared support for any candidate, the opposition perceived President Erdoğan's meeting with PM Tatar a few days before the election as an "interference" with the elections.

14 October 2020

Northern Cyprus President Targeted by AKP, MHP After Remarks Against 'Annexation'

Northern Cyprus President Targeted by AKP, MHP After Remarks Against 'Annexation'

In response to criticism by senior government officials, Mustafa Akıncı has said that he "stands by his words," favoring a federal solution to the Cyprus issue.

10 February 2020

Northern Cyprus President: No Solid Agreement without Public Acclaim

Northern Cyprus President: No Solid Agreement without Public Acclaim

The President of Northern Cyprus, Mustafa Akıncı, said they were at the bottom of the ladder about the ownership problem of Cyprus. Akıncı stressed they would defend their rights and respect opposite party.