With eleven women and popular singer Michalis Hatzigiannis the new government in Cyprus

A strong female presence, as well as a surprise face from the world of music, comprises the new government announced yesterday by the elected President of Cyprus, Nicos Christodoulides.

O εκλελεγμένος πρόεδρος της Κυπριακης Δημοκρατίας κ. Νίκος Χριστοδουλίδης (Φώτο αρχείου) Credit: APE

KEY POINTS

• Michalis Hatzigiannis, will be the Minister of Culture
• Critical portfolios to two former ministers
• Tomorrow morning, the so-called confirmation ceremony

The new President of Cyprus, Nicos Christodoulides, has made good on his commitment to include a significant number of women in the new government.

Mr Christodoulides selected 11 women from a total of 25 people to form the new government, which will officially take office next Wednesday.