UBP candidates announce development projects in Northern Cyprus

National Unity Party (UBP) candidates in Northern Cyprus have unveiled various local development and infrastructure projects ahead of upcoming elections.

Mehmet Aktunç, the UBP candidate for Nicosia Turkish Municipality, announced plans to enhance sports infrastructure and green spaces. His proposals include the “Başkent Kent Ormanı” (Capital City Forest) project, which aims to transform the intersection of Taşkınköy, Marmara, and Kızılbaş into a social and sports hub featuring tennis, basketball, and volleyball courts, alongside walking and cycling tracks. He also proposed a 17,400 square meter social living area in Haspolat.

Prime Minister and UBP leader Ünal Üstel emphasized the party’s commitment to stability and economic development, specifically mentioning large-scale infrastructure projects involving Turkey, such as water supply, electricity, and natural gas. He expressed confidence that the UBP would remain the leading party following the December 6 elections.

In Çatalköy–Esentepe, candidate Derviş Albayrak pledged to support local businesses by providing six months of free social media management and digital training to help tradespeople strengthen their presence in the digital economy.