The Greek Cypriots want the election of a moderate their neighbors

For Greek Cypriots, Turkish Cypriot elections are of great interest since a victory of a candidate of the hard line could result a serious setback for the political process that could lead one day to the reunification of island, according to our reporter Stamatis Giannisis. The Greek Cypriots want the election of a moderate and progressive candidate that will help break the deadlock.

"The major problem for both the Greek Cypriot Turkish Cypriot societies is that they must acquire a new vision, a major new program that will provide the ultimate solution to the Cyprus problem through our participation as a united society the European Union ", indicated Larkos Larkou, leader of the Cyprus News Agency.

Costas Yennaris Political analyst questions the position of Turkey. "The big question is how far Turkey will continue to dictate its political will and strategic plans to the candidate that the Turkish Cypriot community will choose as leader.

"The big question is how far Turkey will continue to dictate its political will and strategic plans to the candidate that the Turkish Cypriot community chooses as leader?"

Compared to the Greek Cypriot part of the Turkish Cypriots is virtually cut off from the world and survives economically through Turkey.

Besides the stake to 30% in the island of budget, Ankara pays for much of the infrastructure and encourages its businessmen to invest.

With our Refer and Stamatis Giannisis AFP