Voting started at 7am across Cyprus on Sunday, with 698,896 registered voters eligible for the election of six MEPs and local authority posts.Chief returning officer Elikkos Elia confirmed the timely opening of all 1,847 polling stations in the Republic, along with ten stations in Greece. Additional polling stations in Belgium and the UK opened later, … Read more
A felony conviction just months ahead of a presidential race in the United States is unheard of. Yet Donald J. Trump has become the first former president and the first GOP candidate to be convicted by a New York jury on all 34 counts in his criminal case of hush-money. Trump himself called the verdict … Read more
Breadcrumb Trail Links Opinion Columnists Published Jun 07, 2024 • Last updated 8 hours ago • 2 minute read Photo by file /Getty Images Article content The federal Liberal government’s current budget proposal budget proposal to increase the inclusion rate for capital gains tax was met with justifiable criticism and opposition — primarily from business groups. … Read more
The political editor of Phileleftheros, Frixos Dalitis, offers insight into the pivotal factors that will shape the outcome of the upcoming Sunday’s European Parliament elections. Four unpredictable elements, each with its unique potential to influence the final election result, are at play in this Sunday’s dual electoral contest. Party Rallying: The ability of traditional parties … Read more
Prime Minister Rishi Sunak and Labour challenger Keir Starmer debated over how to boost Britain’s economy, with Sunak accusing Labour of wanting to increase taxes if they win power. Sunak claimed that Labour would raise taxes by £2,000, but Starmer called this figure “nonsense.” Starmer criticized the Conservative Party for presiding over economic chaos and opposed Sunak’s plan for mandatory national service. Sunak also discussed tackling immigration by sending illegal asylum seekers to Rwanda, while Starmer said he had a plan to address immigration concerns. An opinion poll after the debate suggested that Sunak had won.
Cyprus has the third highest proportion of new voters for the upcoming MEP elections among member states, with 8.7% of citizens entitled to vote for the first time.
The interest of public servants in working on election Sunday is currently low due to the complexity of the dual electoral process, including a multitude of ballots, thousands of candidates, and various colors on the ballots.
Jordan Bardella is a rising star in the French far-right political scene, with supporters praising his looks, charm, and popularity on social media. Despite criticism for lacking substance and convictions, Bardella is poised to lead the National Rally party to success in the upcoming elections. This rise in popularity reflects a trend seen in other countries, where voters are turning to charismatic social media figures as a potential change from traditional politicians, even though their promises may not always be fulfilled.
Fact: Current electoral legislation in Cyprus does not prohibit conducting exit polls outside polling stations to predict final election results.
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)-led alliance is ahead in more than 300 seats in the lower house of parliament, with BJP alone leading in 255 seats.