Tufan Erhürman - New President of North Cyprus Snapshot: Who Won and Why It Matters Tufan Erhürman (Republican Turkish Party, CTP) won the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus (TRNC) presidential election held on 19 October 2025 , defeating incumbent Ersin Tatar . Unofficial and official tallies reported ~62.7% for Erhürman vs ~35.8% for Tatar , with turnout near 64.9% . Multiple outlets frame the result as a pivot back toward federation-based peace talks rather than a two-st

Minimum Wage Increased by 17.79% in North Cyprus The Minimum Wage in North Cyprus is set by the Minimum Wage Determination Commission and usually reviews the minimum wage twice a year. At its most recent meeting the minimum wage was increased 17.79%, which is in line with the most recently announced subsistence level. Minimum Wage Increases in North Cyprus - The new minimum wage is now: Monthly 51,202 Weekly 11815.84 Daily 2363.16 Hourly 295.39

In Northern Cyprus the flags that are commonly flown and legally permitted are: ✅ Permitted and Commonly Flown Flags: Flag of the TRNC (Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus): White background with two red horizontal stripes and a red crescent and star in the center. This is the official flag of Northern Cyprus and is flown on all government buildings, schools, and public institutions. Flag of Turkey: Red with a white star and crescent. This flag is flown alongside the TRNC fl