Greek main opposition party expects "change" as Greeks vote in local polls

Greek main opposition SYRIZA party head Alexis Tsipras expected "change of authority" on Sunday as Greeks were voting in the first round of local polls.

"I am certain that today a first but important step will be taken so that municipalities and regions change authority, an important step so that Greece turns page," he said after casting his ballot in central Athens.

Approximately 9.8 million registered voters are asked to choose their new representatives in municipal and regional councils in two rounds.