Cyprus parliamentary election candidate nominations conclude with record figures

On May 6, 2026, the candidate nomination process for the Cypriot parliamentary elections on May 24 concluded, setting a record of 753 candidates competing for 56 parliamentary seats. Data shows 529 male and 224 female candidates across multiple districts. In Nicosia, 261 nominations were filed for 19 seats, while Limassol recorded 167 nominations for 12 seats. Larnaca saw 76 nominations for 6 seats, and Famagusta received 141 nominations. Election officials confirmed the process proceeded smoothly across all districts. Voters have a 24-hour window from the end of the submission period, until May 7 at 12:30 p.m., to file formal objections against any candidacy. Party leaders, including Annita Dimitriou of DISY and Stefanos Stefanou of AKEL, have publicly outlined their platforms, focusing on socio-economic stability and governance reforms.