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Nikos Christodoulides elected Cyprus’s president with 52% of vote

Former foreign minister, who ran as independent, was backed by groups hostile to talks on island’s reunification

The Guardian - UK

Cyprus ex-foreign minister Christodoulides elected president

Nicosia (AFP) - Cyprus voters on Sunday elected the former foreign minister Nikos Christodoulides as the next president of the small EU member state, vowing after his win to form a government with "broad social acceptance".

AFP

Cyprus ex-foreign minister tipped to be next president

Nicosia (AFP) - Former Cypriot foreign minister Nikos Christodoulides was tipped Sunday to become the next president, five television stations projected based on exit polls after a tight runoff in the small EU member state.

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Cyprus votes for new president in tight run-off election

Nicosia (AFP) - Cyprus went to the polls Sunday for a tight presidential runoff between two career diplomats seeking the top post in the small EU member state on the divided Mediterranean island.

AFP

Diplomats Battle It Out in Runoff for Cyprus' Presidency

Polls opened Sunday in a runoff to elect ethnically split Cyprus’ new president, pitting a former foreign minister who campaigned as a unifier eschewing ideological and party divisions against a popular veteran diplomat. Some 561,000 citizens are eligible to vote, and both Nikos Christoulides, the ex-foreign minister, and Andreas Mavroyiannis…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Diplomats battle it out in runoff for Cyprus' presidency

Voting has started in a runoff to elect ethnically split Cyprus’ new president, pitting a former foreign minister who campaigned as a unifier eschewing ideological and party divisions against a popular veteran diplomat

The Independent UK

Cyprus rivals woo swing voters in presidential run-off

Nicosia (AFP) - Cyprus holds a tightly fought presidential election on Sunday between two diplomats, each seeking to persuade undecided voters that he is the best choice to govern the European Union member.

AFP

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Cyprus politician Christodoulides wins presidential vote

Former Cypriot foreign minister Nikos Christodoulides was elected president on Sunday in a runoff vote, promising a unity government tasked with breaking a deadlock in peace talks with estranged Turkish Cypriots.

Reuters

‘It could change Cyprus’: question of reunification key to presidential runoff

Rival candidates too close to call before Sunday’s election on the divided Mediterranean island

The Guardian - UK

Turkey and Syria earthquake latest: death toll rises to more than 23,700 – as it happened

Rescue efforts continue amid growing criticism of UN response in Syria and calls for full humanitarian access

The Guardian - AU

Cyprus probes washed up dead whales, earthquake link possible

A number of whales have washed up dead on the northern shores of Cyprus, authorities said on Friday, possibly affected by the massive earthquakes in neighbouring Turkey and Syria this week.

Reuters

Rental car warning for holidaymakers ahead of Easter break

The US, Spain's Balearic Islands, Cyprus and Italy have seen the biggest price hikes

Nottingham Post

Battle of former diplomats in Cyprus' presidential election

A youthful foreign minister who campaigned as a unifier unconstrained by antiquated ideological and party lines will take on a veteran diplomat with broad voter appeal in a Feb. 12 runoff for the presidency of ethnically divided Cyprus

The Independent UK

Cyprus presidential run-off too close to call

Nicosia (AFP) - With Cyprus's ruling DISY out of the presidential race for the first time in its history, the conservative party's decision to back neither candidate has thrown Sunday's run-off wide open.

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Tragedy cuts short Turkey trip for Cypriot students

Adıyaman (Turkey) (AFP) - Two dozen children from northern Cyprus and some of their parents were on a school trip to join a volleyball tournament in Turkey when a massive earthquake hit their hotel.

Edinburgh Live

Kevin Nisbet opens up on Hibs return as he sets Scotland squad aim for Cyprus and Spain clashes

The Easter Road striker - who performed a dramatic U-turn on a January transfer to Millwall - has hit the ground running since rejoining Lee Johnson's side after his long-term absence.

Reuters

Cyprus ruling party sits on fence in presidential runoff

Cyprus's ruling right-wing party on Wednesday said its supporters should vote at will in a runoff presidential election on Feb. 12 between a former member of its party, ahead in polls, and a leftist-backed independent following close behind.

France 24

Promises of international aid pour in after quakes kill more than 4,000 in Turkey and Syria

A 7.8-magnitude earthquake hit Turkey and Syria early on Monday, killing more than 4,000 people as they slept, leveling buildings and sending tremors that were felt as far away as Greenland. Hours later, a second earthquake of magnitude 7.6 struck the same region. Follow FRANCE 24's liveblog for the latest…

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Massive earthquake kills hundreds in Turkey, Syria

A 7.8 magnitude earthquake hit Turkey and Syria early on Monday; killing hundreds of people and destroying buildings. The shock was felt as far away as the Mediterranean island of Cyprus. French President Emmanuel Macron has been among world leaders offering help. The EU is to send rescue teams.

AFP

Major quake kills hundreds across Turkey, Syria

Istanbul (AFP) - A 7.8-magnitude earthquake hit Turkey and Syria early on Monday, killing hundreds of people as they slept, levelling buildings and sending tremors that were felt as far away as the island of Cyprus, Egypt and Iraq.

AFP

Major quake kills nearly 200 across Turkey, Syria

Istanbul (AFP) - A 7.8-magnitude earthquake hit Turkey and Syria early on Monday, killing nearly 200 people, levelling buildings while many were still asleep, and sending tremors that were felt as far away as the island of Cyprus and Egypt.

AFP

Major quake kills more than 100 across Turkey, Syria

Istanbul (AFP) - A 7.8-magnitude earthquake hit Turkey and Syria on Monday, killing more than 100 people, levelling buildings while many were still asleep, and sending tremors that were felt as far away as the island of Cyprus and Egypt.

Bangkok Post

Major quake kills at least 1,400 across Turkey, Syria

ISTANBUL: A powerful 7.8-magnitude earthquake hit Turkey and Syria on Monday, killing at least 1,400 people, levelling buildings while people were still in their sleep, and sending tremors that were felt as far away as the island of Cyprus.

AFP

Major quake kills dozens across Turkey, Syria

Istanbul (AFP) - A powerful 7.8-magnitude earthquake hit Turkey and Syria on Monday, killing dozens, levelling buildings while people were still in their sleep, and sending tremors that were felt as far away as the island of Cyprus.

France 24

Powerful 7.8 earthquake strikes Turkey and Syria, scores dead

A powerful 7.8-magnitude earthquake hit Turkey and Syria on Monday, killing dozens, levelling buildings while people were still in their sleep, and sending tremors that were felt as far away as the island of Cyprus.

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