List of prime ministers of Northern Cyprus facts for kids
This article introduces you to the important leaders who have served as prime ministers in Northern Cyprus. A prime minister is like the head of the government. They are responsible for leading the country's daily affairs and making decisions for its people. This list shows all the individuals who have held this significant role since 1975.
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Leaders of Northern Cyprus: Prime Ministers (1975-Present)
Prime Ministers of the Turkish Federated State of Cyprus (1975-1983)
This section lists the leaders of the Turkish Federated State of Cyprus. This state existed for a period before the current Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus was formed. These prime ministers played a key role during this time.
| Number | Name | Portrait | Term of office | Political party | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rauf Denktaş | 13 February 1975 | 3 July 1976 | National Unity Party | |
| 2 | Nejat Konuk | 3 July 1976 | 21 April 1978 | National Unity Party | |
| 3 | Osman Örek | 21 April 1978 | 12 December 1978 | National Unity Party | |
| 4 | Mustafa Çağatay | 12 December 1978 | 15 November 1983 | National Unity Party | |
Prime Ministers of the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus (1983-Present)
This section lists the prime ministers of the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus. This state was established in 1983. These leaders have guided the government since then, making important decisions for the country.
| Number | Name | Portrait | Term of office | Political party | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mustafa Çağatay | 15 November 1983 | 13 December 1983 | National Unity Party | |
| 2 | Nejat Konuk | 13 December 1983 | 19 July 1985 | National Unity Party | |
| 3 | Derviş Eroğlu | 19 July 1985 | 1 January 1994 | National Unity Party | |
| 4 | Hakkı Atun | 1 January 1994 | 16 August 1996 | Democratic Party | |
| (3) | Derviş Eroğlu | 16 August 1996 | 13 January 2004 | National Unity Party | |
| 5 | Mehmet Ali Talat | 13 January 2004 | 23 April 2005 | Republican Turkish Party | |
| — | Serdar Denktaş Acting Prime Minister |
23 April 2005 | 26 April 2005 | Democratic Party | |
| 6 | Ferdi Sabit Soyer | 26 April 2005 | 5 May 2009 | Republican Turkish Party | |
| (3) | Derviş Eroğlu | 5 May 2009 | 23 April 2010 | National Unity Party | |
| — | Hüseyin Özgürgün Acting Prime Minister |
23 April 2010 | 17 May 2010 | National Unity Party | |
| 7 | İrsen Küçük | 17 May 2010 | 13 June 2013 | National Unity Party | |
| 8 | Sibel Siber | 13 June 2013 | 2 September 2013 | Republican Turkish Party | |
| 9 | Özkan Yorgancıoğlu | 2 September 2013 | 16 July 2015 | Republican Turkish Party | |
| 10 | Ömer Kalyoncu | 16 July 2015 | 16 April 2016 | Republican Turkish Party | |
| 11 | Hüseyin Özgürgün | 16 April 2016 | 2 February 2018 | National Unity Party | |
| 12 | Tufan Erhürman | 2 February 2018 | 22 May 2019 | Republican Turkish Party | |
| 13 | Ersin Tatar | 22 May 2019 | 23 October 2020 | National Unity Party | |
| 14 | Ersan Saner | 9 December 2020 | 5 November 2021 | National Unity Party | |
| 15 | Faiz Sucuoğlu | 5 November 2021 | 12 May 2022 | National Unity Party | |
| 16 | Ünal Üstel | 12 May 2022 | Incumbent | National Unity Party | |
Timeline of Prime Ministers
This timeline shows how long each prime minister served in office. You can see the different political parties they belonged to, represented by colors.
