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AKEL Changes Candidacy in Ammochostos: Replacement Announced

Published February 25, 2026, 12:16
AKEL Changes Candidacy in Ammochostos: Replacement Announced

AKEL has made a change to its ticket in Ammochostos, replacing Antonis Zymaras with Yannis Siapanis. The decision was made following a request from Mr. Zymaras to withdraw from the ticket due to urgent professional commitments. Yannis Siapanis is 55 years old, originally from Deryneia, has served in the Navy and has excelled in sports as a volleyball player. Antonis Zymaras, in a statement, said that his decision is not due to disagreements with AKEL, but to professional reasons that do not allow him to meet the demands of the election period. He expressed his gratitude for the trust shown by the party members and assured that he will continue to support AKEL in any way he can. The Ammochostos AKEL Provincial Committee had proposed the inclusion of Yannis Siapanis on the ticket, and the AKEL Central Committee unanimously approved the proposal. This change to the ticket comes shortly before the elections and is expected to affect the election campaign in the province of Ammochostos.