Historical leaders of Cyprus and other associated countries

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The following list shows all historical leaders of Cyprus starting with the most recent. The definition of leader differs across countries, usually referring to a head of state or head of government. This list shows the person who is publicly recognized as the leader, i.e., the person representing the country internationally and being in charge of running the day-to-day domestic political agenda.

In case the country has seen one or multiple political transformations over time, former governance structures are also listed below.

Leaders of Cyprus

Cyprus

Nikos Christodoulides

President

Since Feb 28th, 2023

Cyprus

Nicos Anastasiades

President

Feb 28th, 2013 to Feb 28th, 2023

Cyprus

Demetris Christofias

President

Feb 28th, 2008 to Feb 28th, 2013

Cyprus

Tassos Papadopoulos

President

Feb 28th, 2003 to Feb 28th, 2008

Cyprus

Glafcos Clerides

President

Feb 28th, 1993 to Feb 28th, 2003

Cyprus

George Vassiliou

President

Feb 28th, 1988 to Feb 28th, 1993

Cyprus

Spyros Kyprianou

President

Aug 3rd, 1977 to Feb 28th, 1988

Cyprus

Makarios III

President

Dec 7th, 1974 to Aug 3rd, 1977

Cyprus

Glafcos Clerides

Acting President

Jul 23rd, 1974 to Dec 7th, 1974

Cyprus

Nikos Sampson

Acting President

Jul 15th, 1974 to Jul 23rd, 1974

Cyprus

Makarios III

President

Aug 16th, 1960 to Jul 15th, 1974