On February 12, voters in the Republic of Cyprus went to the polls in 2 elections presidential electionseeking a replacement for outgoing President Nicos Anastasiades following two consecutive terms.
Race for the “hot seat” in the vote This time, there were two candidates who received the highest number of votes in the first round, which took place on February 5. They are former Foreign Minister Nikos Christodoulides, 49, and diplomat Andreas Mavroyiannis, 66.
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In the first round with the participation of 14 candidates, these two politicians won 32.04% and 29.59% respectively.
Expected, points vote in Cyprus will close at 6pm on 12/2 (local time), ie 23h on the same day Vietnam time. A candidate for the presidency must win more than 50% of the vote.
The top concern of many Cypriot voters today is the cost-of-living crisis, illegal immigration.
Lan Phuong (VNA/Vietnam+)