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Cyprus: A presidential hopeful backs out — FrontPages.eu, September 29, 2026

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Averof Neofytou has abandoned his bid for the 2028 presidency, saying he does not wish to repeat his difficult electoral experience of 2023. The reversal relieves pressure on the opposition Democratic Rally party. Former president Nikos Anastasiadis had warned that an independent run by Mr Neofytou would cause a rift. Party members will now vote to select the candidate themselves. President Nikos Christodoulides insisted that efforts to resolve the Cyprus problem are not at a standstill, though he acknowledged difficulties in restarting negotiations. The assurance follows recent talks in New York, which editorialists noted produced more confusion than clarity. The state audit service published a report exposing widespread failures in a drive to install air conditioning in public schools. Investigators documented safety risks, bypassed laws, uncompetitive contracts and uncontrolled costs.

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Averof Neofytou, a Member of the House of Representatives, announced his decision not to run for president in 2028, stating he does not wish to repeat difficult past experiences. This reversal comes after his earlier declaration of candidacy and has fueled internal discussions within the Democratic Rally (DISY), where former President Nikos Anastasiadis warned of a party rift if Neofytou ran independently. DISY has since decided that its members will choose the candidate for the 2028…

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Averof Neofytou announces that he will not be a candidate for the presidency, stating he does not want to repeat the difficult experiences of 2023.

Philenews: Nikos Anastasiadis: 'Rift in DISY if Averof Runs Outside the Party' - Comments…

Nikos Anastasiadis stated that there would be a rift in DISY if Averof Neofytou runs as a candidate outside the party, commenting on Annita's announcement and the risk of losing the elections.

Politis: Averof Neophytou Opens His Cards for Presidential Elections

Averof Neophytou holds a press conference about the presidential elections, stating he cannot be politically absent and that great visions do not fit in divided homelands.

Sigmalive: DISY: The choice of a candidate for the 2028 presidential elections is in the…

The DISY party has decided to let its members choose the candidate for the 2028 presidential elections.

Sigmalive: Presidential candidate: Anyone has the right to announce candidacy

The President of Cyprus states that any individual has the right to announce their candidacy for the presidential elections.

President Nikos Christodoulides stated that efforts to resolve the Cyprus problem are not at a standstill, despite acknowledging existing difficulties and challenges in restarting negotiations. This directly counters recent scenarios of stagnation, with an editorial suggesting more confusion than clarity has emerged from recent New York discussions.

Cyprus Mail: Christodoulides: Cyprus talks not at a deadlock

President Nikos Christodoulides stated that efforts to resolve the Cyprus problem are not at a standstill, despite acknowledging existing difficulties and challenges in restarting negotiations.

Cyprus Mail: Our View: Confusion not clarity on Cyprus problem from New York

An editorial piece suggests that recent developments concerning the Cyprus problem, particularly from discussions in New York, have led to more confusion than clarity.

Politis: President Christodoulides Responds to Stalemate Scenarios in Cyprus Issue

President Christodoulides addresses scenarios of stagnation in the Cyprus issue, asserting that there is no impasse.

A report from the Audit Service has highlighted severe issues with air conditioning systems in schools, including safety concerns, significant delays in installation, a lack of competitive bidding processes, and uncontrolled costs, indicating a chaotic situation with ignored regulations.

Politis: Chaos with School Air Conditioners: Law, Safety, and Costs Ignored

The report from the Audit Service highlights severe issues with air conditioning in schools, including safety concerns, delays, lack of competition, and uncontrolled costs.

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