Anastasiades Takes Big Lead in First Cyprus Election

Nico Anastasiades is all but set to be the next President of Cyprus.

In Sunday's election, he took 45.4% of the vote, with the next highest at 26.9%.

That no one won a majority requires a a runoff vote between the top contenders.

Anastasiades is expected to easily win the runoff, which will take place next week.

He is a pro bailout candidate and would keep the country in the EU, unlike his opponent.