20.10.2025 12:51
The presidential elections held in the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus (TRNC) were won by Tufan Erhürman, the leader of the Republican Turkish Party. Erhürman, who is pro-federation, was met with joy in the Greek and Greek Cypriot press. Headlines such as "Turkish Cypriots have clearly rejected the two-state mentality" and "Erhürman's victory has increased hopes for the resumption of Cyprus talks" were published.
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The Supreme Election Board of the TRNC announced that, according to unofficial results, the leader of the Republican Turkish Party, Tufan Erhürman, has won the presidential election. Erhürman's victory received extensive coverage in the Greek and Greek Cypriot press.
CANDIDATE WANTING FEDERATION WON THE ELECTION
In the historic presidential election held in the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus, a surprising result emerged from the ballot box. Voters preferred Tufan Erhürman, the leader of the Republican Turkish Party known for his "federation" stance, over Ersin Tatar, who is known for his "two-state solution" policy. According to unofficial results, Erhürman, supported by leftist parties, surpassed Tatar, the joint candidate of right-wing parties, by receiving approximately 63% of the votes and winning the election in the first round.
ERHÜRMAN'S MESSAGE OF CONSULTATION WITH TURKEY
New President Tufan Erhürman emphasized cooperation with Turkey in his speech made in the capital, Nicosia, after his election victory. Stating, "We will carry out our work in foreign policy and the Cyprus issue in consultation with Turkey," Erhürman thanked President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan and conveyed the message that strong relations with Turkey will continue.
GREEK AND GREEK CYPRIOT PRESS HEADLINES
As the elections concluded, the Greek and Greek Cypriot press closely following the results highlighted Tufan Erhürman's victory in their headlines.
ATTENTION WAS DRAWN TO THE DIFFERENCE
Kathimerini, one of Greece's largest newspapers, reported in its headline, "The Kemalist candidate won the election by a large margin."
"TATAR WHO RECEIVED ERDOĞAN'S SUPPORT LOST"
Ta Nea newspaper reported in its headline, "According to the data from the Supreme Election Board, the Turkish Cypriot leader Ersin Tatar, who had the support of Turkish President Tayyip Erdoğan, was defeated in the 'presidential elections' held in occupied Northern Cyprus."
"LANDSLIDE VICTORY"
To Vima newspaper, which has been published since 1922, shared its happiness about the elections with its readers.
The newspaper headlined, "In Northern Cyprus, opposition candidate Tufan Erhürman achieved a landslide victory in the first round of the presidential elections, while Turkish Cypriot Community Leader Ersin Tatar suffered a heavy defeat."
ANALYSTS SHARED THEIR VIEWS
Analysts consulted by Etnos newspaper stated, "The clear victory of center-left Tufan Erhürman over Ersin Tatar and his election in the first round clearly demonstrates the will of the Turkish Cypriots regarding both the resolution of the Cyprus issue and their relations with Ankara."
THEY EMPHASIZED SECULARISM
Erhürman's victory was celebrated with great enthusiasm in the Greek Cypriot Administration.
The Greek newspaper Politis reported, "While Turkish Cypriots openly rejected the two-state mentality, they also clearly rebelled against attempts to completely change their secular identity."
"HOPES HAVE INCREASED AGAIN"
The Cyprus Weekly newspaper, published daily on the Greek side, stated, "Erhurman's victory has increased hopes for the resumption of Cyprus talks."
"WILL SAVE TURKISH CYPRIOTS FROM POVERTY"
Parapolitika newspaper stated, "If the president of the illegal state changes, the logic there will also change rapidly. Ersin Tatar talks about two states, he did not allow the intervention of the United Nations. Tufan Erhürman, on the other hand, portrays a moderate politician profile. He supports a federal state solution. Because, as he said; this solution will resolve the dispute with the Greek Cypriots and save Turkish Cypriots from isolation and poverty."
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