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28 Registered Parties to Contest Upcoming Elections: A Full List of Leaders

Published March 11, 2026, 12:19
28 Registered Parties to Contest Upcoming Elections: A Full List of Leaders

According to the register of political parties, there are currently 28 registered parties in Cyprus that have the right to contest the parliamentary elections. The list includes well-known parties such as DISY, AKEL, DIKO, EDEK, the Movement of Ecologists, ELAM, but also smaller parties with specialized agendas. The registration of a party requires submitting an application to the Director-General of the Ministry of Interior, paying a fee of 2000 euros, and collecting 300 signatures from citizens of the Republic of Cyprus with the right to vote. This process ensures that the parties contesting the elections have a base of support and meet the legal requirements. Among the recently registered parties, the Animal Party, Volt, New Horizontal Force, and Akro – left-wing reaction communism stand out. The variety of parties reflects the spectrum of political views and social issues that concern Cypriot society. The completion of party lists is ongoing as the parliamentary elections approach. The presence of 28 parties in the electoral battle is expected to offer voters a wide range of choices and enhance democratic dialogue.