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Cyprus News Agency: News in English, 06-12-17

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From: The Cyprus News Agency at <http://www.cyna.org.cy>


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  • [01] MAVROU - MAYOR - NICOSIA
  • [02] PRESIDENT - STATEMENT

  • [01] MAVROU - MAYOR - NICOSIA

    Eleni Mavrou, the candidate of the ruling coalition comprising left-wing AKEL, the Democratic Party and the Social Democrats Movement EDEK, became the first female mayor of the divided capital of Nicosia.

    During todays municipal elections, Mavrou received a total of 9781 votes or 34.93%, against independent Anna Marangou, who was backed by main opposition party Democratic Rally (DISI) who secured 9007 votes or 32.17%. Outgoing mayor, independent Michalakis Zampellas garnered 7650 or 27.32% while independent candidate Nicos Mesaritis secured 1562 or 5.58%.

    [02] PRESIDENT - STATEMENT

    Cyprus President Tassos Papadopoulos has stressed that local administration is an important parameter in the functioning of democratic institutions and a necessary and valuable partner in the joint effort to enhance the quality of life.

    In a statement at the Presidential Palace after the polls for the local administration elections closed, Papadopoulos commended all the Cypriots and European nationals who voted because, as he pointed out, the high percentage of participation ( 85% ) confirmed once again their dedication to democratic procedures and their respect to local administration.

    Papadopoulos wished everyone elected in today`s local administration elections good luck in the difficult task they assume.

    He said those elected ``have undertaken great responsibilities adding that we all expect them to administer with responsibility, prudence, good measure, creativity, transparency and collectivity.


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