Cyprus parliamentary elections scheduled for May 24, 2026

The Republic of Cyprus will hold parliamentary elections on May 24, 2026, to elect 56 members of the House of Representatives. Following a meeting between the Permanent Secretary of the Interior Ministry, Dr. Elikkos Elia, and party representatives, it was announced that the House is expected to dissolve on April 23, 2026, under Article 67 of the Constitution. Candidate nominations are set for submission on May 6, 2026, between 9:00 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. Eligibility requires candidates to be citizens aged 21 or older with a clean criminal record and sound mental state. Approximately 1,200 polling stations will be established, requiring roughly 5,300 staff members and 1,200 police officers. Election results are expected to be announced on the evening of May 24, with the formal declaration of successful candidates scheduled for noon on May 25 at the Nicosia Municipal Theatre. Seats are distributed through simple proportional representation with a 3.6 percent electoral threshold. Final staffing figures depend on the completion of the supplementary electoral roll due on April 2, 2026.