Valerie Tarapai Withdraws Candidacy Amid Allegations
March 19, 2026
Valerie Tarapai, a candidate for the movement Immediate Democracy, withdrew her candidacy due to allegations from Nikolas Papadopoulos regarding her past. She had been convicted for a drug-related case in the occupied areas and expressed gratitude towards her party for their support despite the public scrutiny. She stated she has a clean criminal record in the Republic of Cyprus. She emphasized that the only party that stood by her was Immediate Democracy. Additionally, she mentioned that the laws in the occupied areas do not align with European regulations.