Record number of candidates running for Cyprus election in February

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A record number of fourteen candidates are in the running for Cyprus’ next Presidency election in February.

According to Ekathimerini, Former Foreign Minister Nikos Christodoulides is in the running for the Presidency with opinion polls reporting a firm lead ahead the 14 candidates.

The former minister served in the right-wing administration of the ruling Democratic Rally (DISY) party until January 2022.

“My candidacy seeks to unite the Cypriot people and not divide it,” Mr Christodoulides said after submitting his candidacy for the Cyprus presidential election in Nicosia.

Candidates running for the presidency have all pledged to push for peace between NATO members Greece and Turkey.

The DISY nominated candidate Averof Neophytou who is closely behind Mr Christodoulides in the polls.

Other candidates include Candidate Andreas Mavroyiannis, an independent backed by the left-wing AKEL party; and Achilleas Demetriades, a lawyer who was instrumental changing anti-gay laws in Cyprus and achieving the first conviction of Turkey for violating the rights of a displaced Greek Cypriot.

Source: Ekathimerini

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