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Turkish Cypriot President Tufan Erhurman was taken to hospital on Friday after falling ill during an event at the former Presidential Palace in the capital, Nicosia.
He was transported by ambulance to the Cardiology Department at Dr. Burhan Nalbantoglu State Hospital, where doctors admitted him for precautionary examinations.
The Presidency said Erhurman became unwell after experiencing low blood pressure during the event and was taken to hospital for precautionary examinations.
TRNC Health Minister Hakan Dincyurek told Anadolu Agency that Erhurman arrived at the emergency department at around 9 p.m. local time after feeling unwell.
Doctors initially investigated whether his symptoms were linked to an aortic tear, but the tests came back clear. Erhurman then underwent an emergency angiography, which also found no abnormalities.
"As of now, the president's health condition is very good. At this stage, there are no findings that pose a life-threatening risk," Dincyurek said.
He added that Erhurman is expected to remain overnight in the coronary intensive care unit for observation while further tests continue.
"The initial critical stage is behind us, and findings or possibilities that could have posed a threat to his life have been ruled out," Dincyurek added, reiterating that the president's overall condition is "very good."
Erhurman, 55, has served as president of the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus (TRNC) since October 2025 after defeating incumbent Ersin Tatar in the presidential election.
Before taking office, he led the Republican Turkish Party (CTP) from 2016 to 2025 and previously served as prime minister between 2018 and 2019.
He also took part in Cyprus reunification negotiations between 2008 and 2010 and has long advocated a federal solution to the Cyprus issue.
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