Voters in the Republic of Ireland will elect a new president on Friday, with Michael D Higgins stepping down after two terms. Three candidates are on the ballot: Catherine Connolly, Heather Humphreys, and Jim Gavin, who withdrew late but remains on the ballot. Polls open at 07:00 and close at 22:00, with about 3.6 million eligible voters. The new president will be announced at Dublin Castle on Saturday. Teljes cikk (bbc.com europe)