The first batch of three million doses of an experimental COVID-19 vaccine developed by China's Sinovac is expected to arrive in Turkey this week. Turkey has already signed an agreement to purchase up to 50 million doses of the Chinese vaccine. Delivery of the vaccine is expected “in the next couple of days,” said Turkish Health Minister Fahrettin Koca. Vaccinations are likely to begin in late December or the first week of January 2021, he said in an interview with Turkish newspaper Hurriyet. The vaccination program will not include pregnant women, people under the age of 18, and those who have recovered from the virus in the past six months. Ten days ago, the Turkish Cypriot newspaper Yeniduzen reported that a lecturer at the Cyprus International University School of Medicine, Umut Altunch, said that the Chinese Sinovac vaccine would be the main vaccine available for Northern Cyprus from Turkey. AstraZeneca and Pfizer / BioNTech vaccines from southern Cyprus are also expected from January.
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The Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus has introduced updated regulations for the acquisition of real estate by foreign citizens
The Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus has introduced updated regulations for the acquisition of real estate by foreign citizensMinistry of Interior Strengthens Immigration Control: Nationwide Inspections Launched
The Immigration Management Center, operating under the Ministry of Interior, has announced the launch of large-scale, coordinated inspections across the entire territory of Northern Cyprus. These inspections are carried out in cooperation with the police and district governorships and aim to identify individuals without legal status in the country. The Ministry emphasized that deportation procedures will be implemented strictly and without compromise.New Policy of Northern Cyprus: President Tufan Erhürman and Favorable Conditions for Foreign Investors
A new president, Tufan Erhürman, has taken office in Northern Cyprus, bringing a new era of opportunities for foreign investors and property buyers. The removal of land purchase limits, support for education and tourism, and liberal investment policies make 2025 the perfect time to invest. Northern Cyprus is entering a stage of stable growth, transparent regulations, and favorable conditions for living and doing business.Northern Cyprus Introduces Temporary Rules for Work Permits of Third-Country Nationals Starting July 28
The Ministry of Labor and Social Security of the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus has announced temporary changes to the work permit policy for foreign nationals employed in agriculture, livestock, and construction. These new regulations, effective from July 28, 2025, are part of an ongoing effort to evaluate labor needs and manage migration flows more efficiently.
