# Nicosia Turkish Municipality mayoral election campaign > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/nicosia-turkish-municipality-mayoral-election-campaign > Updated: 2026-10-05T07:38:37.000Z. Sources: 10. Developments: 4. Mehmet Aktunç, the National Unity Party (UBP) candidate for the Nicosia Turkish Municipality presidency, has begun outlining his municipal vision through various community engagements. Initially, Aktunç met with youth groups to discuss urban life, stating his goal to transform the city into a “contemporary capital managed with a long-term vision” where young people play a guiding role in decision-making. His campaign subsequently expanded to include professional organizations. Aktunç met with the Cyprus Turkish Chamber of Architects and the Cyprus Turkish Chamber of Civil Engineers to discuss urban planning, infrastructure, and human-centered transformation to improve the quality of life in Lefkoşa. As the election campaign intensifies, Aktunç has further detailed his administrative strategy. In a broadcast on Kıbrıs Genç TV, he emphasized the necessity of a planned urban approach to manage the city’s rising population and current challenges. Leveraging his background as an architect, Aktunç stated that if elected in the December 6 municipal elections, his administration would identify local issues within the first 30 days and present a formal resolution schedule within 100 days. His platform advocates for a shift away from “top-down” management toward greater public participation. To ensure professional governance, Aktunç noted that the UBP has selected experts across various fields to serve as municipal council candidates, aiming to meet modern municipal standards through technical expertise. Expanding on his urban development plan, Aktunç recently stated that the city has lost much of its identity and character, necessitating permanent, planned solutions over temporary fixes. His proposed projects include traffic management, strategic parking to reduce urban load, and the revitalization of the Walled City (Surlariçi). Additionally, he aims to create recreational spaces in areas such as Göçmenköy, Hamitköy, and Haspolat to establish Lefkoşa as a model municipality. ## Claims - Serhat Akpınar called for an end to the isolation of Turkish Cypriot youth. (corroborated by 3 sources) - Serhat Akpınar participated as a speaker in a panel titled ‘Sports and Diplomacy in the Service of the World’s Peoples’. (corroborated by 3 sources) - The World Public Assembly took place on September 18-19 at the World Trade Center in Moscow. (corroborated by 3 sources) - The World Public Assembly event included over 5,000 participants from approximately 150 countries. (corroborated by 3 sources) - Mehmet Aktunç advocates for a planned city approach for Nicosia. (corroborated by 3 sources) - The party plans to identify Nicosia's problems within the first 30 days of office following the December 6 elections. (corroborated by 3 sources) - A timeline for solving identified issues will be presented within the first 100 days of office. (corroborated by 3 sources) - Aktunç stated that the streets, rather than social media, serve as the true reflection of a municipality. (corroborated by 3 sources) - The National Unity Party has selected experts to run as municipal council members. (corroborated by 3 sources) ## Timeline ### 2026-10-05: Mehmet Aktunç outlines urban development plan for Lefkoşa UBP candidate Mehmet Aktunç has proposed a structured 100-day plan for Lefkoşa, focusing on permanent solutions for traffic, parking, and urban revitalization to restore the city's identity. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/mehmet-aktun-outlines-urban-development-plan-for-lefkoa ### 2026-10-02: Mehmet Aktunç outlines urban planning vision for Nicosia National Unity Party candidate Mehmet Aktunç proposes a planned urban approach for Nicosia, promising to identify municipal issues within 30 days of the December 6 elections. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/mehmet-aktun-outlines-urban-planning-vision-for-nicosia ### 2026-09-21: Turkish Cypriot political candidates announce new election pledges Turkish Cypriot political activity intensifies as UBP candidates propose urban planning reforms in Lefkoşa and the resurrection of Cyprus Turkish Airlines by 2028. 8 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/serhat-akpnar-calls-for-end-to-turkish-cypriot-youth-isolation ### 2026-09-12: Mehmet Aktunç meets with youth regarding Nicosia municipal vision UBP candidate Mehmet Aktunç met with youth to discuss his vision for Nicosia, emphasizing long-term urban planning and increased youth involvement in municipal decision-making. 5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/mehmet-aktun-meets-with-youth-regarding-nicosia-municipal-vision --- Cite as: Nicosia Turkish Municipality mayoral election campaign. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/nicosia-turkish-municipality-mayoral-election-campaign