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Speaker of the Assembly of the Republic
In office 4 October 1996 – 18 December 1998
Preceded by	Ayan Halit Acarkan
Succeeded by	Ertugrul Hasipoğlu
In office 17 July 1985 – 28 June 1993
Preceded by	Oğuz Ramadan Korhan
Succeeded by	Vehbi Zeki Serter
Prime Minister of Northern Cyprus
In office 1 January 1994 – 16 August 1996
President	Rauf Denktaş
Preceded by	Derviş Eroğlu
Succeeded by	Derviş Eroğlu
Leader of the Democratic Party
In office 30 July 1992 – 16 August 1996
Preceded by	Office established
Succeeded by	Serdar Denktaş
Member of the Assembly of Republic
In office 20 June 1976 – 6 December 1998
Constituency	Lefkoşa (1976, 1981, 1985, 1990, 1993)
Personal details
Born	(1935-10-07) 7 October 1935 (age 89)
Political party	Democratic Party National Unity Party
Alma mater	Istanbul Technical University The University of Manchester University of Nottingham

Hakkı Atun was an important political leader in the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus. He was born on October 7, 1935, in Famagusta. Mr. Atun served as the Prime Minister from 1994 to 1996. He also held the position of Speaker of the Assembly of the Republic multiple times.

Early Life and Education

Hakkı Atun completed his university studies in 1959. He graduated from Istanbul Technical University as an engineer architect. He then continued his education abroad. He studied urban planning at Manchester University and Nottingham University in the United Kingdom.

Public Service Career

After finishing his studies, Hakkı Atun began a long career in public service. From 1961 to 1975, he held various important roles. In 1963, he became the Regional Director for Planning in Limassol-Paphos. Later, in 1967, he was made the Head of the Planning and Construction Department. By 1975, he was serving as the Undersecretary of Housing. These roles show his early dedication to improving public infrastructure and living conditions.

Political Journey

Hakkı Atun's political career began in 1976. He was elected as a Member of Parliament (MP) for Nicosia. He represented the National Unity Party in several general elections. During this time, he held various ministerial positions. He was the Minister of Settlement and Rehabilitation, and later the Minister of Finance. He also served as the Minister of National Education, Culture, Youth, and Sports.

Speaker of the Assembly

In 1983, Hakkı Atun became a member of the assembly that helped create the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus. He was the Minister of Settlement in the first government of the new republic. From 1985 to 1993, he served as the Speaker of the Assembly of the Republic. This is a very important role, similar to the head of a country's parliament.

Leading the Democratic Party

In 1992, Hakkı Atun played a key role in forming the Democratic Party. He became the party's president. He was elected as an MP for the Democratic Party in the 1993 general elections. He then served as Prime Minister from January 1, 1994, until August 16, 1996. He led coalition governments with the Republican Turkish Party. After his time as Prime Minister, he was again elected as the Speaker of the Assembly of the Republic on October 4, 1996. He held this position until December 1998.

Later Years and Personal Life

After 1998, Hakkı Atun no longer served in the parliament. He is now the Honorary President of the Democratic Party. He is married and has two children. He speaks English and a little Greek. He is also related to Derviş Eroğlu, who was the third President of the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus.

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