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