Turkish-Cypriot poised to make history in Cyprus EU vote

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Turkish Cypriots are considered EU citizens and have the right to run and vote in the European elections.

University of Cyprus professor, Niyazi Kizilyurek is poised to become the first Turkish Cypriot elected as a member of the European Parliament.

University of Cyprus professor Niyazi Kizilyurek is running on the ticket of the main Greek Cypriot opposition party, communist Akel. There are an unprecedented nine Turkish Cypriots in the running to be MEPs including publisher Sener Levent, well-known for challenging the policies of Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan – along with five other candidates in his Jasmine Movement.

Most Turkish Cypriots who wish to vote will have to cross over into the government-controlled south for the May 26 ballot.

 

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