Polling stations across the government-controlled areas of the Republic of Cyprus for the election of the new House of Representatives closed at noon, on Sunday, for a one-hour break, and will open again at 1300 local time (1000 GMT) until closing time at 1800 local time (1500 GMT).
The island-wide turnout until noon stood at 29.7%.
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ENDS, CYPRUS NEWS AGENCY