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12-02-2023 18:01

Presidential Elections 2023 – Repeat election: Statement by the Chief Returning Officer, Dr Costas Constantinou, on the conclusion of the election process and the announcement of EXIT POLLS

I would like to announce that the voting at all polling stations has ended, both in Cyprus and abroad.As a result, exit polls, which have been carried out outside polling stations for the purpose of predicting the final result, are allowed to be published.The sorting and counting of votes has already begun at the polling stations, under the supervision of presiding officers. The only exception concerns the special ballot box in the Central Prisons, which has been transferred, in order to be...

12-02-2023 17:28

Presidential Elections 2023 – Repeat election: Statement by the Chief Returning Officer, Dr Costas Constantinou, on the voter turnout until 5 p.m.

The repeat voting process continues and voter turnout at local polling stations runs smoothly.In view of the fact that this is my last statement before the end of the voting process in about 45 minutes, I would first like to thank, as Chief Returning Officer, the voters who came to the polling stations and voted in an absolutely orderly manner and without problems, demonstrating maturity and a high level of political civility.But I would also like to thank all the staff that worked for thes...

12-02-2023 16:32

Presidential Elections 2023 – Repeat Election: The Chief Returning Officer replied to press questions in the framework of his statement on voter turnout until 3:00 p.m.

The Chief Returning Officer Dr Costas Constantinou, in the framework of his statement on voter turnout until 3:00 p.m., replied to press questions as follows: Replying to a question on whether there were allegations on voter harassment by phone, the Chief Returning Officer replied affirmatively and added: “We are in contact with the Commissioner for the Protection of Personal Data. The phenomenon is not particularly extensive, but seizing the opportunity, I call on all staff, whose candidat...

12-02-2023 15:36

Photo Album - Presidential Elections 2023 – Repeat Election – Voting – President of EDEK

The President of the Socialist Party EDEK, Mr Marinos Sizopoulos, exercises his right to vote, at Neapolis Gymnasium, in Lemesos.

12-02-2023 15:27

Presidential Elections 2023 – Repeat election: Statement by the Chief Returning Officer, Dr Costas Constantinou, on the voter turnout until 3 p.m.

During the ongoing repeat voting, it is estimated that, by 3:00 p.m., a 55% of all registered voters came to the polling stations to exercise their right to vote.This percentage corresponds to 308,550 fellow citizens and it shows a decrease of 0,6% compared to the 55,6% of the first round of the Presidential Elections.Compared to the corresponding time during the last Presidential Elections of 2018 (53,2%), voter turnout indicates an increase of 1,8%.In particular, by 3:00 p.m., the voter ...

12-02-2023 14:36

Presidential Elections 2023 – Repeat election: The Chief Returning Officer replied to press questions in the framework of his statement on the recommencement of voting at 1.00 p.m.

The Chief Returning Officer, Dr Costas Constantinou in the framework of his statement on the recommencement of voting at 1.00 p.m. was invited to inform journalists about the next announcements regarding the election process.The next announcement, the Chief Returning Officer said, "will be made at 3:15 p.m. on the results until 3 p.m. There will be another announcement at 5:15 p.m. on voter turnout until 5:00. At 6 p.m. there will be a statement that all polls have closed, so that the televi...

12-02-2023 14:16

Presidential Elections 2023 – Repeat election: The Chief Returning Officer replied to press questions in the framework of his statement on voter turnout until 12 noon and the temporary closing of ballot boxes

The Chief Returning Officer Dr Costas Constantinou, in the framework of his statement on voter turnout until 12 noon, was asked by a media representative whether he has received complaints.«As I understand, there is a continuous flow of information», the Chief Returning Officer replied.He informed media representatives that the team of the Press and Information Office has been assigned with the task of monitoring publicized news on the internet. As for the issues that fall within the compet...

12-02-2023 13:44

Photo Album - Presidential Elections 2023 – Repeat Election – Voting – Andreas Mavroyiannis

The presidential candidate, Mr Andreas Mavroyiannis, exercises his right to vote, at Aglantzia C’ Primary School, Lefkosia.

12-02-2023 13:32

Presidential Elections 2023 – Repeat election: Statement by the Chief Returning Officer, Dr Costas Constantinou, on the recommencement of voting at 1.00 p.m.

After a one-hour interval, the repeat voting for the election of the President of the Republic recommenced at 1.00 p.m. precisely.On this occasion, allow me to say that, in our view, the results of this Sunday’s repeat election process are expected sooner compared to the first round of elections, due to the fact that, on the one hand, the sorting and counting process of the votes is easier, since the number of candidates is significantly smaller compared to last Sunday, and on the other hand...

12-02-2023 12:30

Presidential Elections 2023 – Repeat election: Statement by the Chief Returning Officer, Dr Costas Constantinou, on voter turnout until 12 noon when the ballot boxes were temporarily closed

Ballot boxes in all 1.129 polling stations, which operate in the Republic of Cyprus, Greece and Bulgaria, were temporarily closed at 12 noon, for a one-hour interval. Voting will recommence at 1.00 p.m..According to the data provided by the Returning Officers, until 12 noon 35,4% of registered voters voted, while the respective percentage in the first round of the elections was 33,7%, which indicates an increase of 1,7%.For information purposes, please note that compared to the correspondin...

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