LIVE: Countdown to the election of Cyprus new president, KNEWS

12 FEBRUARY 2023 - 16:37

In a few hours, Cyprus will know who its new President will be. After an intense and long pre-election campaign, the two candidates, Nikos Christodoulidis and Andreas Mavroyiannis will fight their last battle. Kathimerini's journalists bring you minute-by-minute developments.

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Parliament postpones controversial protest bill for further review. Photo courtesy of Far Right Watch Cy Facebook.

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Court cites sexist stereotypes, procedural failures in handling of 2011 rape allegation. File photo

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Christodoulides flies solo to UN summit in bold Cyprus peace bid

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Tatar: ''How can we make peace with this mentality?''

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Three other children placed in state care.

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Jewelry store robbed; police investigating. Photo credit: Unsplash

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Man and woman posed as customers, used distraction to carry out theft, police say.

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From sanctuary to stage: How Minthis is redefining Cyprus’ cultural landscape

A luxury resort turns into a world-class music destination as the Minthis Music Festival grows from a bold idea into a ...

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Cyprus wasted a sunny day’s worth of solar power, and burned fuel instead

Technical glitch kept fossil fuel plants running, forcing solar cuts and adding €31,800 in pollution costs in just one day ...

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Fidias Panayiotou accused of serving Turkish propaganda after visit to ‘presidential palace’ in occupied north.

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New bill sets conditions for teleworking, with rollout expected after parliamentary vote.

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Sun blazes and clouds plot in the hills, a classic summer mix.

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Limited funding drains initial grants as industry calls for expanded support and longer deadlines.

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Teen’s account leads to conviction in closed-door trial.

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Design changes led to visibility issues, despite early warnings, auditors say.

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Inauguration of a pedestrian bridge by the Minister of Transport over the Karkotis River in the community of Kaliana. PIO photo

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AP photo of an El Al airplane pictured next to the control tower at Larnaca airport

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Tanker gas leak forces closure of Larnaca–Kofinou highway

Tanker truck triggers emergency closure as police redirect traffic through village roads

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Parliament delays vote on new protest law over concerns about rights and police powers

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Tatar: ''How can we make peace with this mentality?''

Scandal deepens in socialite crime ring case as family returns to court

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Child in Limassol found with burns, head injuries; parents arrested

Thieves steal €10,000 in chains from Larnaca jewelry store

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Cyprus wasted a sunny day’s worth of solar power, and burned fuel instead

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Bank of Cyprus sheds €2.5B in real estate, marks biggest property sale in island’s history

Qantas hit by major cyberattack, 6 million customers potentially exposed

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Man sentenced to eight years for child sexual abuse

Audit flags major design flaws in new bus shelters

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