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Cyprus Heads to Polls for Parliamentary Elections Sunday
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Cyprus Heads to Polls for Parliamentary Elections Sunday

From Ta Nea · () Greek

Translated from Greek, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Cypriots are heading to the polls on Sunday for parliamentary elections to choose 56 out of 80 members of the House of Representatives.
  • A total of 752 candidates are competing, with 569,182 citizens eligible to vote across 1,217 polling stations in Cyprus and 13 abroad.
  • Major parties, including DISY, AKEL, and DIKO, have issued final messages urging citizens to vote responsibly for a secure country and stable economy.

Cypriots are set to cast their votes on Sunday in parliamentary elections to elect members of the House of Representatives for the next five-year term. The General Returning Officer, Elikkos Elias, has called for active participation from citizens in this crucial democratic exercise.

We want a Parliament with the best representatives and the most worthy people so that we have a safe country and an economy that can support every person.

— Annita DemetriouDISY President outlining her party's vision for the parliament.

A total of 752 candidates are vying for seats, with 743 running under more than 18 party affiliations and nine as independents. Of the 80 seats in the House of Representatives, 56 will be filled through these elections. Official data indicates that 70.3% of the candidates are men and 29.7% are women. The electorate comprises 569,182 citizens with voting rights. Polling will take place at 1,217 centers within Cyprus and 13 abroad, including locations in Athens, Thessaloniki, London, and Brussels.

At AKEL we learned to look you in the eye (...) We need your support because only with it will we be able to defend your rights and needs in Parliament.

— Stefanos StefanouAKEL General Secretary appealing for voter support.

The election features participation from several key political parties. These include DISY (Democratic Rally), AKEL (Progressive Party of Working People), ELAM (National Popular Front), DIKO (Democratic Party), ALMA, the Direct Democracy party led by MEP Fidas Panagiotou, Volt Cyprus, the United Cypriot Hunters Movement, EDEK, DI.PA (Democratic Alignment), and the Ecologists (Ecologists Movement – Citizens Cooperation).

Cyprus can and deserves more.

— Nikolas PapadopoulosDIKO President expressing a call for greater progress.

Party leaders have delivered their final campaign messages. Annita Demetriou, President of DISY, emphasized the desire for a parliament composed of the best representatives to ensure a secure country and an economy that supports all citizens. Stefanos Stefanou, General Secretary of AKEL, urged voters to support his party, stating that AKEL fights against high prices and inequalities. Nikolas Papadopoulos, President of DIKO, called for a vote of confidence to continue the path of development and stability, asserting DIKO's role as a force of responsibility. Christos Christou, President of ELAM, described the elections as a "time of important decisions for the future of Cyprus," positioning ELAM as a force against decline and injustice. Marios Karoyan, President of DI.PA, appealed for responsible voting, cautioning against leaving Cyprus in the hands of opportunists or extremists.

DIKO was and will remain a force of responsibility for society and for Cyprus.

— Nikolas PapadopoulosDIKO President defining his party's role.
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Originally published by Ta Nea in Greek. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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