Akel and Disy leaders to hold TV debate on Thursday

The leaders of the two biggest political parties will hold a debate this week that will be broadcast live by all television stations, it was announced on Monday.

Ruling Disy’s Averof Neophytou and main opposition Akel leader Andros Kyprianou will go head to head on Thursday between 12.30pm and 1.45pm.

It will involve two rounds of questions on the Cyprus problem, energy matters, economy and internal administration.

The questions will be put to them by reporters from the island’s five national television stations.

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