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.

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.

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