Events in the year 1973 in Cyprus.

Incumbents

President: Makarios III President of the Parliament: Glafcos Clerides

Events

18 February – Presidential elections were scheduled to be held but, as incumbent President Makarios III was the only candidate, the elections were not held and Makarios III was automatically declared the winner. A separate election for the vice president also took place. Rauf Denktaş stood unopposed and was elected.Dieter Nohlen & Philip Stöver (2010) Elections in Europe: A data handbook, p438 Cyprus News Agency: News in English, 03-02-14 Cyprus News Agency References