Concerns Raised by Tufan Erhurman's Statements
October 27, 2025
Nikos Christodoulides avoided commenting on the statements of the new Turkish Cypriot leader, Tufan Erhurman, to not escalate tensions. Erhurman’s remarks have caused disappointment among Greek Cypriots, many of whom had hoped for positive change. The new leader appears to want to exert pressure on the Greek Cypriot side and emphasizes that Turkey remains a guarantor. Moreover, he suggested that future negotiations should have a clear timeline. Lastly, he declared that improving relations with Turkey is a priority for him.