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Cyprus Elects Six Parties to New Parliament, Turnout Nears 67%

ByFamagusta Gazette

May 25, 2026

Six parties won seats in Cyprus’ new House of Representatives in Sunday’s election, according to official results.

DISY took 27.1% of the vote and kept its 17 seats, while AKEL received 23.9%, retaining 15 seats.

ELAM won 10.9% and will hold eight seats, the same number secured by DIKO, which finished with 10%.

Alma entered parliament with 5.8% and four seats. Direct Democracy also won four seats, taking 5.4%.

EDEK, DIPA and the Greens–Citizens’ Alliance failed to win representation.

Turnout was 66.91%, with 380,851 voters casting ballots. Authorities reported 372,063 valid votes, 6,618 invalid and 2,170 blank.

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