1988 in Cyprus

Politics

The year 1988 saw significant changes in Cypriot politics. On February 28, Speros Kyprianou's term as President of Cyprus came to an end, and he was succeeded by George Vassiliou. Vassiliou won the presidential elections on February 14, defeating Glafcos Clerides in a second round with a voter turnout of 94.3%. This marked the first time in Cypriot history that presidential elections went to a second round.

Sports

The winners of the Cypriot First Division Football Championship for the season 1987-88 were announced on June 19.

Births

* Dimitris Christofis, a Cypriot football player, was born on September 28.

Events

The Cyprus dispute continued to be an ongoing issue in 1988. In September of that year, the 1988 Non-Aligned Foreign Ministers Conference was held in Nicosia.

Deaths

There is no information available regarding notable deaths in Cyprus during this period.

References

* Asia in 1988
* Europe in 1988
* Years in the 21st century in Cyprus
* Cyprus in the 1980s