Nikos Christodoulides
Cypriot politician, 8th and current President of Cyprus (2023–)
Nikos Christodoulides (born 6 December 1973) is a Greek Cypriot politician. He is the President of Cyprus since 2023. He was the Minister of Foreign Affairs from 2018 to 2022.[1]
Nikos Christodoulides | |
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Νίκος Χριστοδουλίδης | |
8th President of Cyprus | |
Assumed office 28 February 2023 | |
Preceded by | Nicos Anastasiades |
Minister of Foreign Affairs | |
In office 1 March 2018 – 11 January 2022 | |
President | Nicos Anastasiades |
Preceded by | Ioannis Kasoulidis |
Succeeded by | Ioannis Kasoulidis |
Spokesman of the Government | |
In office 14 April 2014 – 28 February 2018 | |
Succeeded by | Prodromos Prodromou |
Personal details | |
Born | Geroskipou, Cyprus | 6 December 1973
Nationality | Cypriot |
Political party | Independent |
Other political affiliations | Democratic Rally (until 2023) |
Spouse(s) | Philippa Karsera |
Alma mater | |
Occupation | Politician, diplomat |
Profession | Political scientist, historian |
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He won the first round of the presidential elections with 32.04% of the votes, and was supported by President Nicos Anastasiades.[2] He won the second round with 51.92% of the votes, against 48.08% of Andreas Mavroyiannis in February 2023.[3]
References
change- ↑ "New cabinet announced". Cyprus Mail. 13 February 2018. Archived from the original on 2 May 2019. Retrieved 7 October 2018.
- ↑ "Ex-minister Christoulides wins Cyprus presidential election". AP NEWS. 2023-02-12. Retrieved 2023-02-12.
- ↑ Kambas, Michele (2023-02-12). "Former Cyprus foreign minister wins presidential election". Reuters. Retrieved 2023-02-12.