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Cypriot phoenix

By Erdal Güven  -  16.12.2010 / 04:15 CET
Dervis Eroglu, the man who leads the Turkish Cypriots, has enjoyed a remarkable comeback.

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Dervis Eroglu, as seen by Marco Villard.
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Curriculum Vitae

1938: Born, Ergazi, Famagusta
1963: Degree in medicine, Istanbul University
1972: Master's degree in urology, Ankara Numune Hospital
1976: Member of parliament of then- Turkish Federated State of Northern Cyprus from the National Unity Party (UBP)
1976-77: Minister of education, cultural affairs, youth and sports
1977-83: Local head of the UBP in Famagusta
1983-2005: Elected member of the constituent assembly of the self- declared Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus
1983-2005: Leader of the UBP
1985-93: Prime minister
1998-2003: Prime minister
2008: Re-elected leader of the UBP
2009: Elected prime minister
2010: Elected president

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