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Submission of Candidacies for the Parliamentary Elections

May 6, 2026

Today is the final day for submitting candidacies for the parliamentary elections, with 745 candidates expected to contest the 56 seats in Parliament. Political parties are focusing on organizing election campaigns and mobilizing voters. The candidacy submission process is taking place in various locations in each district. In the Nicosia district, 262 candidates are expected, while a total of 4 candidates will come from religious groups. The candidacy submission process is crucial for the electoral procedure.