Legislative elections conclude in Cyprus

Polls for the legislative elections in Cyprus closed at 18:00 on Sunday, May 24. While the vote counting process is ongoing across the country, it has already been completed in 15 smaller polling stations where the number of registered voters ranges from 52 to 77. The Kouka polling station in the Limassol district, serving 52 voters, was among the first to conclude; official reports indicate that 40 people voted, resulting in 39 valid and one invalid ballot, while 16 individuals abstained. Other locations that completed the process include polling centers in the districts of Nicosia, Larnaca, and Paphos, such as Kedares, which has 66 registered voters. Authorities noted that the overall counting process is time-consuming, though smaller centers provided rapid results. Additionally, there have been reports and complaints regarding unsolicited messages sent by candidates to voters during the process. Local officials in communities like Kedares have highlighted demographic challenges, such as rural depopulation and aging populations.