With political forces fighting the final battle before the polls open, Cyprus enters the home stretch for the parliamentary elections on Sunday, May 24.
The Chief Electoral Officer, Elricos Ilias, called on citizens to actively participate in the process and responsibly exercise their right to vote to elect new members of the House of Representatives for the next five years.
A total of 752 candidates are participating in this election. Of these, 743 are running with more than 18 party combinations, while 9 are independent. The electoral process will result in 56 of the 80 members of the House of Representatives.
And 70.3% of the candidates are men and 29.7% are women.
The registered voters amount to 569,182, while the process will take place in 1,217 polling stations in Cyprus and another 13 abroad. Specifically, five centres in Athens, three in Thessaloniki, four in London and one in Brussels will operate.
Voting will start at 07:00 on Sunday morning and end at 18:00 in the afternoon, with a one-hour break from 12:00 to 13:00.
Participants in the election include DISY, AKEL, among others, the ELAM, the DIKO, the DEPA, the EDEK, the Volt Cyprus, the Direct Democracy party of MEP Phidias Panagiotou, the Ecologists and other political formations.
The parties’ messages before the ballot box
The president of DISY, Anita Demetriou, sent a message of unity and stability, stressing that “we want a Parliament with the best representatives and the most remarkable people in order to have a safe country and an economy that can support every person”.
At the same time, he stressed that despite political differences, there is a common goal for a safe country and an economy that can effectively support those in need. Addressing those who view the parties with distrust, she noted that she understands the frustration and fatigue of citizens, but noted that the next Parliament will be called upon to make critical decisions in an uncertain international environment.
Secretary General of the ACEL, Stefanos Stefanou, urged voters to support his party, saying: “In AKEL we have learned to look you in the eye.” He also stressed that he needed the support of the citizens to continue, as he said, the fight against precision, social inequalities and big interests.
From the DIKO side, president Nicolas Papadopoulos said the country “deserves more”, citing the need to boost economic growth, more opportunities for young people and greater security for families.
“Now is the time to protect what we have achieved and build even more,” he said, adding that Cyprus needs seriousness, vision and determination.
ELAM’s placements, DPA and EDEK
ELAM chairman Christos Christou described the elections as crucial for the future of the country and the next generations. As he said, “ELAM is not another political experiment”, but a political force that expresses those who refuse to come to terms with decadence and injustice.
The president of the DELP, Marios Karoyan, called on citizens to vote responsibly, warning that the country cannot be left “in the hands of opportunists and extreme elements”.
The president of the EEC, Nikos Anastasiou, also sent a message on the importance of the election, saying that the elections are a “battle for which Cyprus we want”. He also stressed that the EDEK is asking for strength to continue fighting for society and the future of the country.
The proclamation of the elected candidates will take place on Monday 25 May 2026 at the Nicosia Municipal Theatre.
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