President of Cyprus

President of the Republic of Cyprus
Incumbent Nikos Christodoulides since 28 February 2023
Residence	Presidential Palace
Appointer	Direct popular vote
Term length	Five years, renewable once
Inaugural holder	Makarios III
Formation	16 August 1960
Website	www.presidency.gov.cy

The President of Cyprus is the head of state and the head of government of the Republic of Cyprus. The office was created in 1960, after Cyprus gained its independence from the United Kingdom. The current President of Cyprus is Nikos Christodoulides.