Vice President of Cyprus

Vice President of Cyprus is the second highest political position in Cyprus. Under the 1960 constitution, the vice presidency is reserved for a Turkish Cypriot.[1] However, the Turkish Cypriots have not participated in the government since December 1963.[2] Since 1974 the post of Vice President of Cyprus has been vacant.

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Additionally under the 1960 constitution, three of the ministerial posts have been reserved for Turkish Cypriots, and to be appointed by the Vice President.

History of the office holders follows.[3]

№ Portrait Name
(Birth–Death)		 Term of office Elected President
(Birth–Death)
Inaugurated Left Office
1 Fazıl Küçük
(1906–1984)		 16 August 1960 18 February 1973 1959
1968
Makarios III[4]
(1913–1977)
2 Rauf Denktaş
(1924–2012)		 18 February 1973 15 July 1974
(deposed)		 1973
Vacant (15 July 1974–Present)

References
  1. https://www.legislationline.org/download/id/7668/file/Cyprus_Law_Elections_President_1959_am2017_en.pdf
  2. The Cyprus Government
  3. Middle East Economic Digest, 1972
  4. Parliament of Cyprus
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