Nicosia, Cyprus. Turkish Cypriot leader Tufan Erhurman was taken to hospital by ambulance on Friday evening after falling ill at an art exhibition in Nicosia’s old town. No public statement had yet been made on his condition.
Hospital transfer
According to news website Haber Kibris, an ambulance was called to the Quirini bastion mansion, where the exhibition was being held, and Erhurman was taken to hospital.
Awaiting official statement
An official announcement from the Turkish Cypriot authorities was expected later in the evening regarding Erhurman’s health.
Venue background
The Quirini bastion mansion served as the official residence of Turkish Cypriot leaders until last year, when a new official residence in the northern sector of the Nicosia suburb of Ayios Dhometios was opened.