89-year-old Christakis Rotsidis submits candidacy for parliamentary elections

On May 6, 2026, 89-year-old Christakis Rotsidis officially filed his independent candidacy for the upcoming parliamentary elections in Limassol. A musician by profession, Rotsidis followed the standard procedures by paying a 500-euro fee and providing two proposers and two supporters. During his public statement, he emphasized his intent to run independently rather than relying on established political party support. Regarding the Cyprus issue, he characterized the situation as one of invasion and occupation, explicitly rejecting the framing of it as a dispute between Greek Cypriots and Turkish Cypriots. When questioned by the media about his age, he responded with a personal remark about his life experience. He is currently considered the oldest candidate participating in these elections.