Anastasiades wins presidential election, send message to Turkish Cypriots

Rightwing leader Nicos Anastasiades won Sunday's presidential election in the Greek Cypriot administration. As soon as his victory was announced, Anastasiades sent a message to Turkish Cypriots, saying, "What interests us is a solution that will not only be accepted by Greeks, but of course by Turkish Cypriots as well, particularly a solution that creates the expectation of development," Anastasiades said, adding, "I am addressing the Turkish Cypriot citizens. I want to express my intention for a European solution that will lead us to peace, fraternity and a modern nation, respectful of the human rights of every citizen and that will create expectations of progress and welfare. We want a country undiscriminating and multicultural. In this effort to end an unacceptable situation with regards to the EU and international community, I am sure that we will have the backing of all our friends."