Constitutional Court Confirms Compliance of Law on Famagusta Theological College

In Northern Cyprus, the Speaker of the Republican Assembly, Ziya Öztürkler, announced on March 12, 2026, that the Constitutional Court has ruled the law regarding the Famagusta Theological College construction project to be in compliance with the Constitution.

Öztürkler recalled that the relevant bill was passed by a majority vote during the sixth session of the General Assembly of the Republican Assembly on November 17, 2025. Following its passage, the law was referred to the Constitutional Court by the TRNC Presidency for an opinion on its constitutionality.

According to information from Republican Assembly officials, the necessary hearings were held, after which the Constitutional Court issued an opinion on the constitutionality of the law's provisions. Öztürkler noted that this decision is important for confirming the legal basis of the respective regulation.

For residents of Northern Cyprus, this decision means that the legal foundation of the adopted regulation has been recognized by the court. Further details, including project implementation timelines and financial aspects, were not provided in the announcement.