The polling stations closed at 18.00 and the countdown to the election of the new President of the Republic began Cyprus.

The final result is expected shortly before 20:00. At 22.00 there will be an announcement ceremony at the stadium “TASSOS PAPADOPOULOS – LIBERTY”.

As for the official results, when counting 99.5% of the votes, Nikos Christodoulidis is gaining 51.89% of the votes, and Andreas Mavroyiannis – 48.11% of the votes.

N. Christodoulidis was called with congratulations by Nikos Anastasiadis, Andreas Mavroyannis and Averof Neofitou.

Mavroyiannis: My congratulations to Nikos Christodoulidis – Cyprus will always unite us

Andreas Mavroyannis said: “A long but wonderful journey ends tonight. I want to thank my fellow travelers, partners and family. Great Party of the Left, AKEL. I’m sorry that we couldn’t live up to the expectations of big changes. Congratulate N. Christodoulides. Cyprus will always unite us. I remain active in the fight. I do not intend to continue to be on the political stage. I will remain an active citizen.”

Nikos Christodoulides was elected as the new president following exit polls previously broadcast by Greek TV channels. Cyprus.

Nikos Christodoulidis: 50.5–53.5%

Andreas Mavroyannis: 46.5 – 49.5%

Nikos Christodoulidis: 51.9% – 55.6%

Andreas Mavroyannis: 44.4% – 48.1%

Nikos Christodoulidis: 52% – 56%

Andreas Mavroyannis: 44% – 48%

Nikos Chrysrodulidis: 50.20–54.20%

Andreas Mavroyannis: 45.80-49.80%

Nikos Christodoulidis: 51.50 – 55.50%

Andreas Mavroyannis: 44.50 – 48.50%

Christodoulidis: I fully trust the opinion of the Cypriot people

“We can ensure collectivity, which, after all, is also the demand of the Cypriot people,” said Nikos Christodoulidis, who exercised his right to vote at Geroskipou Primary School No. 1 at Center No. 4, earlier. At the polling station, Mr. Christodoulidis was greeted by his friends, relatives and supporters.

He stressed that what is holding him back from a lengthy electoral process is that the people of Cyprus know, understand and know very well what is at stake in the election and what dilemmas they face.

He added that he fully trusted the judgment of the Cypriot people, knowing full well that the Cypriot people wished to create hope and perspective for the whole people.

He also noted that the most important thing is that “the day after the elections finds us all united,” while reiterating that the problems and challenges have neither a political connotation nor an ideological origin. “Obviously, through collective efforts, we can achieve more in order to meet the expectations of the Cypriot people,” he stressed.

Mr. Christodoulidis stated that problems and challenges require common approaches and emphasized that collectiveness can be ensured, “which, after all, is also a demand of the Cypriot people”.

Mavroyiannis: Now is not the time for controversy

A message of unity and solidarity was sent by Andreas Mavroyannis, accompanied by his wife Lena Chamoun, his children, Diomedes and Athena, as well as many friends and supporters, from the polling station where he voted in Aglancia 3rd Elementary School.

“I exercised my right to vote in Aglancia, where I lived for 36 years,” said Mr. Mavroyiannis, expressing the hope that all citizens would do the same, because “democracy requires participation. It’s not just a process, it’s citizens taking on their duty, their responsibility to change the place.”

“I am sending a great message of unity, a great message of solidarity, this is not a time for divisions in our country, this is a time of unity, a time to turn the page for a new united European Cyprus that will be able to meet the expectations of its people and build a tomorrow for our children and grandchildren” .

Source: Kathimerini Cyprus.