Cyprus holds parliamentary elections for the house of representatives
On Sunday, May 24, 2026, the Republic of Cyprus held parliamentary elections to determine the composition of the House of Representatives. Six political parties secured seats in the new parliament, including DISY, AKEL, ELAM, DIKO, ALMA, and Direct Democracy. DISY maintained its position as the largest party, while ELAM recorded the most significant growth, effectively doubling its seat count. AKEL preserved its representation, and DIKO lost one seat compared to the previous term. New parties ALMA and Direct Democracy entered the legislature for the first time, while traditional parties like EDEK and the Green Party failed to secure representation. The official proclamation of the elected MPs and the representative of the Maronite religious group is scheduled for noon at the Nicosia Municipal Theatre. The first plenary session of the new parliament is set to take place on June 4, 2026. President Nikos Christodoulides officially acknowledged the election results, emphasizing the need for cooperation and political dialogue in the upcoming legislative term.