First election results announced by 7.30pm on June 9
The first election results on June 9 are expected to come out by 7.30pm on Sunday night, with final results expected to be received by 7-8am on Monday morning.
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In, South Africa poll, some ANC voters lose patience with their liberators
South Africans are casting their ballots in the country’s most unpredictable election in three decades of democracy. Some voters are losing patience with the ruling African National Congress (ANC) due to economic and social problems it has failed to fix since the end of apartheid. Some once loyal supporters of the ANC are considering voting for other parties, with pollsters expecting the ANC to lose its parliamentary majority.
Walters: Newsom shuns tax increases yet budget levies billions on businesses
Gov. Gavin Newsom unveiled a revised 2024-25 state budget and expressed reluctance to raise taxes, despite including indirect tax increases on businesses in the budget.
Jury begins deliberations in, Trump hush money trial
Jurors in Donald Trump’s criminal hush money trial began deliberations on Wednesday.
S., Africans vote in most competitive election since end of apartheid
South Africans voted in a competitive election where the African National Congress (ANC) could lose its parliamentary majority after 30 years in government.
When darkness is normalised in politics
The far-right party ELAM has gained significant political space in Cyprus, attracting voters from various parties. This rise of the far-right is not just a Cypriot issue but a European and international phenomenon. The far-right thrives on crises and social inequalities, offering what seems like an attractive alternative to traditional parties. Despite some missteps, ELAM continues to influence public discussions and set the agenda, posing a potential nightmare for other parties and society as a whole. The focus should be on countering the far-right through effective policies and addressing pressing issues to prevent the normalization of fascism.
🔒 Why Biden is the best president that business could hope for
Fact: No Democratic president since at least Grover Cleveland in the late 19th century has been beloved by American business.
Three MEPs headed for re-election
Three of the six outgoing Cyprus MEPs seem set for re-election, with incumbents Loucas Fourlas, Giorgos Georgiou, and Costas Mavrides expected to retain their seats. The far-right party ELAM could win its first European seat.
Confusion reigns in lead up to next month, ’s elections
There are more than 7,000 candidates running in the upcoming EU and local government elections in Cyprus. Voters will have to choose among 12 political party combinations and independent candidates. The ballot papers are printed in different colors to help voters differentiate between the various elections. Two communities did not have candidates, and others did not meet the required number of candidates for community council members, so a new date will be set for those elections.
Latest poll puts Disy in the lead
Fact: 55 per cent of voters are expected not to vote in the upcoming elections.