Difference between revisions of "Nikos Anastasiadis"
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| − | '''Nikos Anastasiadis''' is a [[Cyprus|Cypriot]] politician, leader of the [[Democratic Rally Party of Cyprus]] (DI.SY) and President of the Republic of [[Cyprus]]. | + | '''Nikos Anastasiadis''' is a [[Cyprus|Cypriot]] politician, leader of the [[Democratic Rally Party of Cyprus]] (DI.SY) and former President of the Republic of [[Cyprus]]. |
Anastasiadis was born on [[September 27]], [[1946]], in the village of [[Pera Pedi]] in [[Lemesos province]]. He studied law in the [[University of Athens]] and London University. | Anastasiadis was born on [[September 27]], [[1946]], in the village of [[Pera Pedi]] in [[Lemesos province]]. He studied law in the [[University of Athens]] and London University. | ||
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He was elected Chairman of the Democratic Rally Party in [[1997]] and again in [[1999]]. He serves as member of Parliament from [[Lemesos]] since [[1981]]. | He was elected Chairman of the Democratic Rally Party in [[1997]] and again in [[1999]]. He serves as member of Parliament from [[Lemesos]] since [[1981]]. | ||
| − | Anastasiadis stood for President of [[Cyprus]] in the 2013 election. He won the first round on [[February 17]] with 45.46% of the vote and advanced to the runoff against [[AKEL]] candidate [[Stavros Malas]] who won 26.91%. He won the runoff on [[February 24]] polling 57.48% of the vote. He was installed as President on [[February 28]], [[2013]]. | + | Anastasiadis stood for President of [[Cyprus]] in the [[2013]] election. He won the first round on [[February 17]] with 45.46% of the vote and advanced to the runoff against [[AKEL]] candidate [[Stavros Malas]] who won 26.91%. He won the runoff on [[February 24]] polling 57.48% of the vote. He was installed as President on [[February 28]], [[2013]]. |
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| + | In [[2018]], Anastasiades was re-elected, again defeating [[Stavros Malas]] in the runoff, garnering 56% of the vote. In [[2023]], he decided to not seek another term. | ||
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| + | ==Personal Life== | ||
| + | Anastasiades is married as of [[1971]] to Andri Moustakoudi. The couple have two daughters. | ||
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Latest revision as of 12:35, February 21, 2023
Nikos Anastasiadis is a Cypriot politician, leader of the Democratic Rally Party of Cyprus (DI.SY) and former President of the Republic of Cyprus.
Anastasiadis was born on September 27, 1946, in the village of Pera Pedi in Lemesos province. He studied law in the University of Athens and London University. He is a lawyer by profession and one of the original founders of the DI.SY. Party.
He was elected Chairman of the Democratic Rally Party in 1997 and again in 1999. He serves as member of Parliament from Lemesos since 1981.
Anastasiadis stood for President of Cyprus in the 2013 election. He won the first round on February 17 with 45.46% of the vote and advanced to the runoff against AKEL candidate Stavros Malas who won 26.91%. He won the runoff on February 24 polling 57.48% of the vote. He was installed as President on February 28, 2013.
In 2018, Anastasiades was re-elected, again defeating Stavros Malas in the runoff, garnering 56% of the vote. In 2023, he decided to not seek another term.
Personal Life
Anastasiades is married as of 1971 to Andri Moustakoudi. The couple have two daughters.
| Preceded by: Demetris Christofias |
President of Cyprus 2013 - 2023 |
Succeeded by: Nikos Christodoulides |