Mustafa Akıncı
Mustafa Akıncı is a Turkish Cypriot politician who served as the President of the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus (TRNC) from April 2015 until October 2020. Known for his advocacy of a federal solution to the Cyprus problem, Akıncı's tenure was characterized by his efforts to resume negotiations with Greek Cypriots for reunification. He is a member of the Republican Turkish Party and has been a prominent figure in Turkish Cypriot politics, often emphasizing the importance of dialogue and cooperation between the two communities on the island. His approach, however, faced criticism from nationalist factions who support a two-state solution, a stance that has gained traction in recent political discourse in Northern Cyprus.
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Recent news mentions
Mustafa Akıncı was one of the leaders who met with Espen Barth Eide during the Cyprus negotiations.
Yıllarca ‘Kıbrıs’ta barış’ dedi, Rumlara silah müjdesi verdi
Turkey· 2025-11-09
The winning Erhürman learned from the mistakes of former President Mustafa Akıncı.
KKTC’nin yeni Cumhurbaşkanı tufan Erhürman’ın önceliği Ankara… Türkiye ile tam işbirliğiTurkey· 2025-10-21
Mustafa Akıncı is mentioned as a past moderate Turkish Cypriot leader who failed to achieve what is hoped for in the current political climate.
Τι σημαίνει η νίκη Ερχιουρμάν για το Κυπριακό: Νέα δεδομένα, παλαιά αγκάθια και ερωτήματα
Greece· 2025-10-20
Mustafa Akıncı is a former president who supported Tufan Erhürman in the elections.
Tufan Erhürman zaferi... KKTC’de seçim sürpriziTurkey· 2025-10-20
Mustafa Akıncı previously supported discussions on federation and is criticized by Tatar for his stance.
Cumhurbaşkanı Tatar Hürriyet’e konuştu! KKTC’de bu hafta sonu tarihi seçim var: Tek yol iki devlet tek garanti TürkiyeTurkey· 2025-10-15
