Embassy of Turkey, North Nicosia

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Embassy of Turkey, North Nicosia
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Turkish Embassy on Bedrettin Demirel Avenue
LocationBedrettin Demirel Caddesi, Lefkoşa Kuzey Kıbrıs Türk Cumhuriyeti Northern Cyprus
Coordinates35°10′57″N 33°21′34″E / 35.182549°N 33.359427°E / 35.182549; 33.359427Coordinates: 35°10′57″N 33°21′34″E / 35.182549°N 33.359427°E / 35.182549; 33.359427

The Embassy of Turkey in North Nicosia is the diplomatic mission of the Republic of Turkey to the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus. It is located in the Turkish sector of Nicosia which is known as North Nicosia. It is the only diplomatic mission located in Northern Cyprus since only Turkey recognizes them.[1] Other countries have their embassies in the Greek sector of Nicosia and they recognize the Republic of Cyprus's presence in the island.

History[]

In June 1925, Consulate of Turkey to Cyprus (Turkish: Türkiye Şehbenderliği) opened in Larnaca. It was connected to Turkish Embassy in London. The consulate then moved to Nicosia in 1939. The new building was reflecting the traditional Turkish Cypriot architecture. After signing of the Zurich and London Treaties, the consulate in Nicosia became an embassy in 1960. Following the Turkish Peace Operation in Cyprus, the embassy became very close to the UN Buffer Zone. It moved to across the Turkish Northern Cyprus Parliament Building in 1978. The chancery and the residence is still located in the same place.[2]

Sub-divisions[]

The embassy has several sub-divisions for different purposes. These include a military attaché and a press office. There are also consultancy offices for labor, social security, religious services, education, customs, treasury, finance and commercial activities.[3] Yunus Emre Cultural Center which opened in 2015 also makes activities in the culture field.[4]

List of ambassadors[]

  • İnal Batu, 1979-1984
  • Bedrettin Tunabaş, 1984-1987
  • Ertuğrul Kumcuoğlu, 1987-1991
  • Cahit Bayar, 1991-1995
  • Aydan Karahan, 1995-1996
  • Ertuğrul Apakan, 1996-2000
  • Hayati Güven, 2000-2004
  • Aydan Karahan, 2004-2006
  • Türkekul Kurttekin, 2006-2008
  • Şakir Fakılı, 2009-2010
  • Kaya Türkmen, 2010-2011
  • Halil İbrahim Akça, 2011-2015
  • Derya Kanbay, 2015-

See also[]

References[]

  1. ^ "Embassy of Turkey in North Nicosia, Northern Cyprus". www.embassypages.com. Retrieved 2020-02-23.
  2. ^ "Lefkoşa Büyükelçiliği Tarihi". lefkosa.be.mfa.gov.tr. Retrieved 2021-01-31.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  3. ^ "T.C. Dışişleri Bakanlığı Lefkoşa Büyükelçiliği". lefkosa.be.mfa.gov.tr. Retrieved 2021-01-31.
  4. ^ "Türk Kültürüyle Tanışın". Lefkosa (in Turkish). 2017-11-21. Retrieved 2021-01-31.
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