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The "President" of [["Northern Cyprus"]] is the [[head of state]] of the self proclaimed "TRNC",currently only recognised by Turkey. [[Rauf Denktaş]] was the first "president" of "TRNC", and retired in 2005. His position was taken over by [[Mehmet Ali Talat]], followed by the current "president", [[Derviş Eroğlu]].<ref name=economist>[http://www.economist.com/node/15954242 Northern Cyprus's new president: Enter Eroglu] (The Economist) Retrieved on 2011-06-01.</ref> |
The "President" of [["Northern Cyprus"]] is the [[head of state]] of the self proclaimed "TRNC",currently only recognised by Turkey. [[Rauf Denktaş]] was the first "president" of "TRNC", and retired in 2005. His position was taken over by [[Mehmet Ali Talat]], followed by the current "president", [[Derviş Eroğlu]].<ref name=economist>[http://www.economist.com/node/15954242 Northern Cyprus's new president: Enter Eroglu] (The Economist) Retrieved on 2011-06-01.</ref> |
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In "Northern Cyprus", the president is elected every five years. Presidential elections are held in two rounds if no candidate gains more than 50% of the votes in the first round. It is necessary that the president is originated from the island of Cyprus. It is also necessary that he/she has lived in the country for five years, has received secondary education and he/she is over 30 years old.<ref name=kktctanitma1>{{Cite web | url = http://www.trncinfo.com/TANITMADAIRESI/2002/TURKCE/KKTCHAKKINDA/KKTCHAKKINDA.htm#11 | title = KKTC hakkında, Cumhubaşkanı (About the TRNC, the President) | accessdate = 2011-04-21 | yayımcı = TRNC Department of Promotion }}</ref> |
In "Northern Cyprus", the president is elected every five years. Presidential elections are held in two rounds if no candidate gains more than 50% of the votes in the first round. It is necessary that the "president" is originated from the island of Cyprus. It is also necessary that he/she has lived in the country for five years, has received secondary education and he/she is over 30 years old.<ref name=kktctanitma1>{{Cite web | url = http://www.trncinfo.com/TANITMADAIRESI/2002/TURKCE/KKTCHAKKINDA/KKTCHAKKINDA.htm#11 | title = KKTC hakkında, Cumhubaşkanı (About the TRNC, the President) | accessdate = 2011-04-21 | yayımcı = TRNC Department of Promotion }}</ref> |
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The president is represented by the president of the assembly when the president is abroad.<ref name=kktctanitma1/> |
The "president" is represented by the president of the assembly when the president is abroad.<ref name=kktctanitma1/> |
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Revision as of 16:53, 14 January 2012
| President of Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus | |
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| Term length | Five years, renewable once |
| Inaugural holder | Rauf Denktaş |
| Formation | November 15, 1983 (only recognised by Turkey) |
| Website | www.kktcb.eu |
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The "President" of "Northern Cyprus" is the head of state of the self proclaimed "TRNC",currently only recognised by Turkey. Rauf Denktaş was the first "president" of "TRNC", and retired in 2005. His position was taken over by Mehmet Ali Talat, followed by the current "president", Derviş Eroğlu.[1] In "Northern Cyprus", the president is elected every five years. Presidential elections are held in two rounds if no candidate gains more than 50% of the votes in the first round. It is necessary that the "president" is originated from the island of Cyprus. It is also necessary that he/she has lived in the country for five years, has received secondary education and he/she is over 30 years old.[2]
The "president" is represented by the president of the assembly when the president is abroad.[2]
List
| # | Name | Picture | Took Office | Left Office | Party |
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| 1 | Rauf Denktaş | 
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15 November 1983 | 24 April 2005 | Party of National Unity |
| 2 | Mehmet Ali Talat | File:Talat.jpg | 24 April 2005 | 23 April 2010 | Republican Turkish Party |
| 3 | Derviş Eroğlu | 
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23 April 2010 | Incumbent | Party of National Unity |
Latest election
Template:Northern Cyprus presidential election, 2010
References
- ^ Northern Cyprus's new president: Enter Eroglu (The Economist) Retrieved on 2011-06-01.
- ^ a b "KKTC hakkında, Cumhubaşkanı (About the TRNC, the President)". Retrieved 2011-04-21.
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External links
- "Official website of the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus Presidency". Retrieved 2008-04-15.
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