Cyprus: Erhurman's sweeping victory with messages to Ankara

Deutsche Welle (DW)CenterEN 4 min read 100% complete by Loucianos Lyritsas in CyprusOctober 25, 2025 at 04:26 PM

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On October 20, 2025, Tufan Erhurman won the Turkish Cypriot leadership election with 62.8% of the vote, marking a significant victory over outgoing president Ersin Tatar who secured 35.5%. The moderate politician's win signals a shift towards renewed Cyprus reunification talks based on UN resolutions and a federal solution. Erhurman’s platform emphasizes secularism and resistance to Ankara's influence. This election outcome reflects the Turkish Cypriot community's desire for change in their relations with Turkey and progress toward resolving the long-standing Cyprus issue, which has divided the island since 1974.

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Niyazi Kizilyurek 50% Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus ×350% Ersin Tatar ×380% Ankara ×280% Tufan Erhurman ×5100% Cyprus ×4100%

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