TRNC Weekly Update - 15 November 2025

Updated: Nov 16

Here’s a summary of what’s been happening in northern Cyprus over the past week — covering key sectors and developments.

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Northern Cyprus remains in the spotlight with regards to the governance of the island. Tufan Erhüman, the newly-elected Turkish-Cypriot leader, has emphasised the need to “learn from past failed negotiations” before entering any fresh talks with the Greek-Cypriot side, reinforcing the view that the northern community demands full recognition of its sovereign status.
Meanwhile, Republic of Cyprus has publicly urged Turkey to abandon its insistence on a two-state solution — citing that this stance represents a major barrier to Turkey’s EU-accession aspirations and to progress in the Cyprus issue.
What to watch: If renewed talks or mediation efforts emerge, the north’s insistence on “statehood parity” will be a major point.

The weather in the north remains very favourable for this time of year: daytime temperatures in the region around Kyrenia are reaching ~22-25 °C, with overnight lows in the low teens (11-15 °C). No major rainfall is expected in the coming week.
For tourism and lifestyle—this is good news: warm days and mostly dry conditions make outdoor activity, property visits, and coastal walks quite viable.
Tip: Ideal time for your clients to view coastal properties or for leisure-focused visitors.

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There are no major international sporting events in the north this week reported in the mainstream. The sports scene remains mostly local/regional, reflecting the still-limited international recognition of the region’s sporting organisations.

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With the good weather, tourism remains in a favourable window for visitors looking for sun, sea and comfort without peak-season crowds.
However, the north remains subject to complex travel and recognitions issues — always important to flag for foreign clients visiting or investing.
Opportunity: For restaurants/bars this could translate into extended outdoor hours, pool-table footfall and sport-viewing nights.

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The property market remains of intense interest, especially for foreigners. New rules for foreign buyers were recently updated under Yasa Gücünde Kararname No. 19/2025, which lowers the investment threshold and clarifies permit and tax conditions for overseas purchasers.

At the same time, legal action in the south (Greek-Cypriot side) against illegal developments in the north is raising caution in some circles — one high-profile case saw an Israeli developer sentenced for illegally constructing/selling on Greek-Cypriot owned land in the north.
For anyone working in Real Estate: This remains a good period to highlight transparency, legal diligence and the new regulatory environment to high-net-worth buyers.

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The north’s economy remains heavily reliant on tourism, services, and foreign investment, but continues to face structural challenges (isolation, currency risk, import pressures).
While no major new economic data for the last week was reported, the political-diplomatic developments (see politics above) are relevant because they influence investor confidence and access to external markets.
Consideration: If you’re advising clients (or considering your own investments) factor in currency risk, title-deed clarity and the changing regulatory climate.

No major new crisis or safety alert has been reported in the past week in the north.
As always, for visitors/investors: check local guidance on property rights, building permits, utilities and land-zoning. The legal environment is evolving.

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Weather remains benign, reducing immediate concerns such as wildfire risk (which in Cyprus historically peaks in hotter months).
Nonetheless, given global climate trends and Cyprus’s known vulnerability to droughts and fire risk, any out-of-season dry spells should remain on the watch-list.

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No major health undertakings or public-health warnings have been highlighted this week.
The general environment (warm-temperate weather, tourist flow) suggests favourable conditions for community events, hospitality openings and outdoor social gatherings.

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