Updates on the Illegal Presidential Elections in the Occupied Territories
October 19, 2025
The first round of the illegal elections in the occupied territories is nearing its completion, with voting closing at 18:00. Results are expected approximately two hours after the polls close. A total of 777 polling stations have been set up, with 218,313 eligible voters. There are 7 candidates, with Hussein Gurelek announcing his withdrawal. The Turkish Foreign Minister stated that the only realistic solution to the Cyprus problem is the acceptance of two states.