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Boundary Delimitation
BD001
Delimitation of constituencies
Question: Are constituencies delimited for election purposes?
Answer:
b . No, existing regional/provincial/other boundaries are used
Comments: For parliamentary elections, the Republic of Cyprus is divided into six electoral districts corresponding to the six administrative districts:
Nicosia
Limassol
Famagusta
Larnaca
Paphos
Kyrenia
Each electoral district has the same boundaries and name as the corresponding administrative district.
Source: Electoral Law 72 of 1979, Art. 3:
https://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/europe/CY/cyprus-electoral-law-72-1979-greek-version/view
Verified: 2026/03/24
BD003
Criteria for drawing boundaries
Question: On what criteria are the boundaries drawn?
Answer(s):
d . Conformity with local jurisdiction boundaries
Comments: For parliamentary elections, the Republic of Cyprus is divided into six electoral districts corresponding to the six administrative districts:
Nicosia
Limassol
Famagusta
Larnaca
Paphos
Kyrenia
Each electoral district has the same boundaries and name as the corresponding administrative district.
Source: Electoral Law 72 of 1979, Art. 3:
https://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/europe/CY/cyprus-electoral-law-72-1979-greek-version/view
Verified: 2026/03/24
BD005
Body responsible for drawing boundaries
Question: The body responsible for drawing the boundaries is:
Answer(s):
h . Not applicable
Comments: Electoral Boundaries are the same as pre-existing administrative districts.
Source: Electoral Law 72 of 1979, Art. 3:
https://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/europe/CY/cyprus-electoral-law-72-1979-greek-version/view
Verified: 2026/03/24
Electoral Systems
ES001
Head of State
Question: How is the Head of State selected?
Answer(s):
a . Head of State is the Head of Government c . Directly elected in general elections (absolute majority with 2nd round if necessary)
Comments: Article 39: The election of the President shall be direct, by universal and secret suffrage. The candidate who receives more than 50% of the validly cast votes shall be elected. If none of the candidates attains the required majority, a second-round shall take place between the two candidates who received the greater number of the votes.
Source: Constitution, Art. 36, 37, 39:
https://www.constituteproject.org/constitution/Cyprus_2013
Verified: 2026/03/24
ES002
Head of Government
Question: How is the Head of Government selected?
Answer:
b . Directly elected in general elections, absolute majority (with 2nd round if necessary)
Comments: The President of the Republic is both the Head of State and the Head of Government.
Source: Constitution, Αrt. 36, 37, 39:
https://www.constituteproject.org/constitution/Cyprus_2013
Verified: 2026/03/24
ES003
President
Question: Does the country have a president?
Answer:
a . Yes
Comments: The President is elected directly, by universal and secret vote, for a five year-term.
Source: Constitution, Art. 36-60:
https://www.constituteproject.org/constitution/Cyprus_2013
Verified: 2026/03/24
ES004
Number of Chambers
Question: The national legislature consists of (one/two chambers):
Answer:
a . One chamber
Comments: The House of Representatives shall exercise the legislative power.
Source: Constitution, Αrt. 61:
https://www.constituteproject.org/constitution/Cyprus_2013
Verified: 2026/03/24
ES005
Electoral System (Chamber 1)
Question: What is the electoral system for Chamber 1 of the national legislature?
Answer(s):
g . List Proportional Representation
Comments: The number of Representatives shall be fifty:
Provided that such number may be altered by a resolution of the House of Representatives carried by a majority comprising two-thirds of the Representatives elected by the Greek Community and two-thirds of the Representatives elected by the Turkish Community.
Out of the number of Representatives provided in paragraph I of this Article seventy per centum shall be elected by the Greek Community and thirty per centum by the Turkish Community separately from amongst their members respectively, and in the case of a contested election, by universal suffrage and by direct and secret ballot held on the same day.
The proportion of Representatives stated in this paragraph shall be independent of any statistical data.
Source: The Election of the Members of the House of Representatives (Amendment) Law of 1985 (Law 124/85)
Parliamentary Elections, 22 May 2016 OSCE/ODIHR Needs Assessment Mission Report p. 3
https://www.osce.org/odihr/elections/cyprus/230496?download=true
Constitution, Αrt. 62:
https://www.constituteproject.org/constitution/Cyprus_2013
Verified: 2026/03/24
Legislative Framework
LF001
Status of Electoral Law
Question: What is the status of the electoral law governing national elections?
Answer(s):
a . Part of Constitution b . Separate legislation
Comments:
Source: Constitution:
https://www.constituteproject.org/constitution/Cyprus_2013
Evaluation Report on Cyprus on Transparency of Party Funding:
http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/europe/CY/cyprus-evaluation-report-on-cyprus-on-transparency/
Cyprus: Electoral Law 72/1979: https://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/europe/CY/cyprus-electoral-law-72-1979-greek-version/view
Verified: 2026/03/24
LF003
Electoral Law covers
Question: The national electoral law covers:
Answer(s):
a . National elections c . Local elections d . Referendums e . Other
Comments:
Source: Cyprus: Electoral Law 72/1979: https://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/europe/CY/cyprus-electoral-law-72-1979-greek-version/view
Evaluation Report on Cyprus on Transparency of Party Funding (2011):
http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/europe/CY/cyprus-evaluation-report-on-cyprus-on-transparency/
Official website of the Central Elections Service:
https://www.gov.cy/moi/en/ministry/departments/civil-registry-section/central-electoral-service/
Verified: 2026/03/24
LF004
Compulsory/voluntary voting
Question: Is voting on the national level voluntary or compulsory?
Answer(s):
a . Voting is voluntary
Comments:
Source: Official website of the Central Elections Service:
https://www.gov.cy/moi/en/ministry/departments/civil-registry-section/central-electoral-service/
Constitution, Art. 31:
https://www.constituteproject.org/constitution/Cyprus_2013
Electoral Law 72 of 1979 as amended, Art. 7(2):
https://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/europe/CY/cyprus-electoral-law-72-1979-greek-version/view
Verified: 2026/03/24
LF007
Electoral Disputes Agency(ies)
Question: What are the agency(ies) responsible for the first level of formal electoral disputes?
Answer(s):
a . Judiciary
Comments: OSCE: Complaints related to the general administration of the election and voter registration are filed with DROs. Election day complaints can be filed with and considered by presiding officers at polling stations, and most of them are usually submitted by candidate agents. Lower-level election administration decisions can be appealed to the GRO and then to the Supreme Court, which serves as an electoral court during the electoral period and takes decisions on the validity of elections and considers complaints on candidate registration.
The Supreme Court has exclusive jurisdiction to act as an electoral dispute body.
Source: Presidential Election, 28 January 2018 OSCE/ODIHR Needs Assessment Mission Report
https://www.osce.org/odihr/elections/cyprus/363771?download=true
Electoral Law 72 of 1979 as amended, Art. 57 (1):
https://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/europe/CY/cyprus-electoral-law-72-1979-greek-version/view
Official website of the Supreme Court:
http://www.supremecourt.gov.cy/judicial/sc.nsf/DMLScourt_gr/DMLScourt_gr?OpenDocument
Verified: 2026/03/24
Electoral Management
EM002
Responsibility of national EMB
Question: Does the national electoral body have the responsibility for elections at:
Answer(s):
a . National level b . Regional level c . Local level
Comments: The Central Election Service, attached to the Ministry of Interior, is responsible of the electoral process.
Source: Official website of the Central Elections Service:
https://www.gov.cy/moi/en/ministry/departments/civil-registry-section/central-electoral-service/
Verified: 2026/03/24
EM004
EMB budget determined by
Question: The budget of the national electoral management body is determined by:
Answer(s):
c . The legislature
Comments:
Source: Official website of the Central Elections Service:
https://www.gov.cy/moi/en/ministry/departments/civil-registry-section/central-electoral-service/
Verified: 2026/03/24
EM005
EMB expenditures controlled by
Question: The expenditures of the national electoral management body are controlled by:
Answer(s):
g . Other
Comments: The Ministry of Finance.
Source: Constitution, Art. 168:
https://www.constituteproject.org/constitution/Cyprus_2013
Verified: 2026/03/24
EM006
Term of EMB members
Question: The term of the members of the national electoral management body is:
Answer:
e . No information available
Comments:
Source: Official website of the Central Elections Service:
https://www.gov.cy/moi/en/ministry/departments/civil-registry-section/central-electoral-service/
Verified: 2026/03/24
EM012
Electoral Management model
Question: What is the Electoral Management model?
Answer:
a . Governmental
Comments: The Election Section, attached to the Ministry of Interior, is responsible of the electoral process.
Source: Official website of the Central Elections Service:
https://www.gov.cy/moi/en/ministry/departments/civil-registry-section/central-electoral-service/
Verified: 2026/03/24
EM013
Number of EMB members
Question: The EMB is composed of:
Answer:
b . 11 - 20 members (specify)
Comments: from OSCE: When election date is announced, the Minister of Interior appoints the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry as the General Returning Officer responsible for the administration of elections and supported by the Central Electoral Office of the MoI that functions on a permanent basis.
The District Officers of six administrative divisions of the country are appointed as District Returning Officers and are responsible for the organization of the elections at the district level. District Returning Officers appoint presiding officers and up to six assistants for each polling station
Source: Parliamentary Elections, 22 May 2016 OSCE/ODIHR Needs Assessment Mission Report p. 5
https://www.osce.org/odihr/elections/cyprus/230496?download=true
Official website of the Central Elections Service:
https://www.gov.cy/moi/en/ministry/departments/civil-registry-section/central-electoral-service/
IDEA International, Electoral Management Design (Republic of Cyprus):
http://www.idea.int/elections/emd/countryview.cfm?id=59 (2016).
Verified: 2026/03/24
EM014
Membership based on
Question: The EMB members/commissioners are selected on the basis of their:
Answer:
d . Not Applicable
Comments: from OSCE: When election date is announced, the Minister of Interior appoints the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry as the General Returning Officer responsible for the administration of elections and supported by the Central Electoral Office of the MoI that functions on a permanent basis.
The District Officers of six administrative divisions of the country are appointed as District Returning Officers and are responsible for the organization of the elections at the district level. District Returning Officers appoint presiding officers and up to six assistants for each polling station
Source: Parliamentary Elections, 22 May 2016 OSCE/ODIHR Needs Assessment Mission Report p. 5
https://www.osce.org/odihr/elections/cyprus/230496?download=true
Official website of the Central Elections Service:
https://www.gov.cy/moi/en/ministry/departments/civil-registry-section/central-electoral-service/
Verified: 2026/03/24
EM015
Question: The EMB members/commissioners are selected by:
Answer(s):
c . Executive
Comments: the Minister of the Interior Selects who shall oversee elections. Ministry of Interior is a Government entity.
Source: Official website of the Central Elections Service:
https://www.gov.cy/moi/en/ministry/departments/civil-registry-section/central-electoral-service/
Verified: 2026/03/24
Voter Education
VE001
Information campaigns performed by
Question: Who conducts information campaigns for national elections (informing where, when and how to register and/or vote)?
Answer(s):
a . National Electoral Management Body d . National Government i . Media
Comments: OSCE Report: "As in previous elections, the MoI intends to launch a comprehensive voter information campaign and develop a range of information for media outlets and political parties. Regular meetings with different stakeholders are planned throughout the pre-election period."
Source: Presidential Election, 28 January 2018 OSCE/ODIHR Needs Assessment Mission Report
https://www.osce.org/odihr/elections/cyprus/363771?download=true
Official website of the Central Electoral Service:
https://www.gov.cy/moi/en/ministry/departments/civil-registry-section/central-electoral-service/
Official website of the Government:
http://www.cyprus.gov.cy
Verified: 2026/03/24
VE002
Frequency of voter education programs
Question: At the national level, how often are voter education programs conducted?
Answer:
b . Election time only
Comments: OSCE Report: "As in previous elections, the MoI intends to launch a comprehensive voter information campaign and develop a range of information for media outlets and political parties. Regular meetings with different stakeholders are planned throughout the pre-election period."
Source: Presidential Election, 28 January 2018 OSCE/ODIHR Needs Assessment Mission Report
https://www.osce.org/odihr/elections/cyprus/363771?download=true
Official website of the Government:
http://www.cyprus.gov.cy
Official website of the Central Electoral Service:
https://www.gov.cy/moi/en/ministry/departments/civil-registry-section/central-electoral-service/
Verified: 2026/03/24
VE003
National civic education
Question: Is there a national civic education campaign (rights and responsibilities of citizens)?
Answer(s):
a . No
Comments:
Source: Official website of the Government:
http://www.cyprus.gov.cy
Official website of the Central Electoral Service:
https://www.gov.cy/moi/en/ministry/departments/civil-registry-section/central-electoral-service/
Verified: 2026/03/24
Voter Registration
VR001
Voting age
Question: What is the legal voting age in the national elections?
Answer:
c . 18
Comments:
Source: Constitution, Art. 31, 63:
https://www.constituteproject.org/constitution/Cyprus_2013
Electoral Law 72 of 1979 as amended, Art. 5:
https://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/europe/CY/cyprus-electoral-law-72-1979-greek-version/view
Official website of the Central Elections Service:
https://www.gov.cy/moi/en/ministry/departments/civil-registry-section/central-electoral-service/
Verified: 2026/03/24
VR002
Other voting requirements
Question: Beyond age, what other qualifications exist for registering to vote and voting in the national elections?
Answer(s):
a . Citizenship b . Period of Residence
Comments: 6-month residence in Cyprus prior to the elections.
Source: Presidential Election, 28 January 2018 OSCE/ODIHR Needs Assessment Mission Report
https://www.osce.org/odihr/elections/cyprus/363771?download=true
Constitution, Art. 31, 63:
https://www.constituteproject.org/constitution/Cyprus_2013
Electoral Law 72 of 1979 as amended, Art. 5:
https://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/europe/CY/cyprus-electoral-law-72-1979-greek-version/view
Verified: 2026/03/24
VR004
Authority responsible for voter registration
Question: Which is the authority responsible for the registration of voters for national elections?
Answer:
a . Central Government Department (specify)
Comments: The Ministry of Interior through the Electoral Section and the Civil Registry and Migration Department.
"Voter registration is maintained by the Civil Registry and Migration Department of the MoI."
Source: Official website of the Central Elections Service:
https://www.gov.cy/moi/en/ministry/departments/civil-registry-section/central-electoral-service/
Presidential Election, 28 January 2018 OSCE/ODIHR Needs Assessment Mission Report
https://www.osce.org/odihr/elections/cyprus/363771?download=true
Verified: 2026/03/24
VR008
Is it compulsory to be on the voters register?
Question: Is it compulsory to be on the voters register?
Answer:
a . Yes
Comments: OSCE REPORT: "Voter registration is maintained by the Civil Registry and Migration Department of the MoI. Every voter is issued a voting card, which can serve as an identification document on election day along with a number of other government issued documents. Voter lists are updated quarterly"
For registration on the permanent electoral roll, which gives the right to participate in all national elections and obtain a voter ID card, the applicant must:
(a) be a Cypriot Citizen,
(b) have reached the age of 18, and
(c) be a permanent resident of Cyprus over the past six (6) months prior to the submission of the application.
Source: Presidential Election, 28 January 2018 OSCE/ODIHR Needs Assessment Mission Report
https://www.osce.org/odihr/elections/cyprus/363771?download=true
Official website of the Central Elections Service:
https://www.gov.cy/en/service/registration-to-the-electoral-roll/
Verified: 2026/03/24
Parties and Candidates
PC001
Registration requirements for parties (Chamber 1)
Question: What are the registration requirements for political parties running for national elections (Chamber 1)?
Answer(s):
a . Signature requirement (specify requirement) b . Deposit requirement (specify amount)
Comments: Each political party shall submit an application for registration to the Commissioner of the Register of Political Parties (the Director General of the Ministry of Interior), accompanied by the enrollment payment of two thousand euros and a document signed by three hundred enfranchised Cypriot citizens.
Source: Political Parties Law, Art. 3 (1):
http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/europe/CY/cyprus-the-political-parties-law-2012/
Verified: 2026/03/24
PC003
Registration requirements for candidates (Chamber 1)
Question: What are the legal qualifications to become a candidate at legislative elections (Chamber 1)?
Answer(s):
a . Age b . Citizenship f . Registration j . Other
Comments: A person shall be qualified to be a candidate for election as a Representative if at the time of the election that person
is a citizen of the Republic;
has attained the age of twenty-five years;
has not been, on or after the date of the coming into operation of this Constitution, convicted of an offence involving
dishonesty or moral turpitude or is not under any disqualification imposed by a competent court for any electoral offence;
is not suffering from a mental disease incapacitating such person from acting as a Representative.
Source: Constitution, Art. 64:
https://www.constituteproject.org/constitution/Cyprus_2013
Electoral Law 72 of 1979 as amended, Art. 19 (2):
https://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/europe/CY/cyprus-electoral-law-72-1979-greek-version/view
Verified: 2026/03/24
PC008
Independent candidates
Question: Can independent candidates compete in presidential or legislative elections?
Answer(s):
e . In both presidential and legislative elections
Comments:
Source: Constitution, Art. 40, 64:
https://www.constituteproject.org/constitution/Cyprus_2013
Electoral Law 72 of 1979 as amended, Art. 19:
https://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/europe/CY/cyprus-electoral-law-72-1979-greek-version/view
Verified: 2026/03/24
PC012
Public funding of parties
Question: Do political parties receive direct/indirect public funding?
Answer(s):
b . Direct c . Indirect
Comments: The law foresees that all political parties which are registered, whether represented in Parliament or not, are entitled to receive funding from the state. Parliamentary parties shall receive a contribution of 22% in equal shares, and the remaining part shall be distributed in proportion to the percentages they received at the last parliamentary elections. The non- parliamentary parties shall receive a contribution in proportion to the percentages they received either at the last parliamentary elections only if they received at least 1.5% of the votes cast in such elections. Moreover, the State provides free airtime to political parties and presidential election candidates during election campaigns:
Indirect public funding
26. Indirect public funding is provided to political parties during Parliamentary elections and to candidates in Presidential elections in the form of free air time at Cyprus Broadcasting (CYBC) according to specific rules contained in sections 3 – 5 of the Cyprus Broadcasting Corporation Law (Cap. 300A). No other forms of indirect funding exist under the current law.
Source: The Political Parties Law 2012, Art. 4:
http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/europe/CY/cyprus-the-political-parties-law-2012/
Evaluation Report on Cyprus on Transparency of Party Funding 2011:
http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/europe/CY/cyprus-evaluation-report-on-cyprus-on-transparency/
Verified: 2026/03/24
PC015
Question: What is the basis of the public funding?
Answer(s):
a . Equal funding, regardless of size and previous performance b . Based on result of previous election c . Based on current legislative representation
Comments: Art. 4(3) The parliamentary parties shall receive regular funding, the amount of which shall be prescribed by the Council of Ministers and shall be included in the state budget: Provided that the regular funding received by parliamentary parties shall be allocated as follows: (i) A percentage of 22% of regular funding shall be distributed in equal shares; and (ii) the remaining part shall be distributed in proportion to the percentages they received at the last parliamentary elections.
Source: The Political Parties Law 2012, Art. 4:
http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/europe/CY/cyprus-the-political-parties-law-2012/
Evaluation Report on Cyprus on Transparency of Party Funding 2011:
http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/europe/CY/cyprus-evaluation-report-on-cyprus-on-transparency/
Verified: 2026/03/24
PC017
Question: Are political parties entitled to private funding?
Answer:
a . Yes
Comments: Art. 5 (2c): A political party or affiliated organization may accept legitimate private monetary donations whether in kind, equipment, services, named or anonymous. Each named private donation from the same physical person or legal entity shall be permitted only up to the amount of €50 000 per year. Instead, each anonymous private donation shall be permitted up to the amount of €1 000 per year.
Source: The Political Parties Law 2012, Art. 5:
http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/europe/CY/cyprus-the-political-parties-law-2012/
Evaluation Report on Cyprus on Transparency of Party Funding 2011:
http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/europe/CY/cyprus-evaluation-report-on-cyprus-on-transparency/
Verified: 2026/03/24
Vote Counting
VC004
Votes are sorted/counted at
Question: Following the close of the voting, where are the votes first sorted and counted?
Answer:
a . The polling stations
Comments: The Chairperson of the Election immediately upon the completion of the voting, arranges for the election and counting of the votes on the spot in each polling place in the presence of the candidates or of the appointed written representatives of the parties
Source: Electoral Law 72 of 1979 as amended, Art. 31:
https://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/europe/CY/cyprus-electoral-law-72-1979-greek-version/view
Verified: 2026/03/24
VC011
When are ballots recounted?
Question: Under what conditions are ballots recounted?
Answer(s):
e . Court order
Comments: An election petition may be presented on the ground that:
(a) a person was elected who was not qualified or was disqualified at the time of the election
(b) a corrupt or illegal practice was committed in connection with the election
(c) the election was affected by non-compliance with the provisions of the Law
(d) a person was elected knowing that such person had, within the preceding seven years, been convicted or found guilty of a corrupt practice by a Court or by a report of an Electoral Court
(e) a candidate at the time of his election was not eligible
(f) an objection to nomination papers ought not to have been accepted or the declaration of such papers as invalid under Article 21 ought not to have been made
Source: Electoral Law 72 of 1979 as amended, Art. 57(3):
https://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/europe/CY/cyprus-electoral-law-72-1979-greek-version/view
Verified: 2026/03/24
Media and Elections
ME037
Criteria for allocating free broadcast time
Question: What are the criteria for allocating free broadcast time and/or free printed advertisement space to political parties?
Answer(s):
a . Equal regardless of size of party and previous performance
Comments: Art. 34D, para. 5-6 the television or radio broadcaster broadcasts political advertising under the same economic or other conditions for all candidates in the case of presidential elections and for all candidates in the case of parliamentary elections or European Parliament elections,
the broadcaster or broadcaster shall, as far as possible, ensure an equal percentage of political advertising time between candidates in the case of presidential elections and between candidates in the case of parliamentary elections or European Parliament elections, as appropriate, both within the family area and as well as when it is broadcast during the high-audience or high-audience period
Source: Law 7(I)/1998 Regulating Radio and Television Stations (Greek Version), Art. 34D, 45(1):
http://www.cylaw.org/nomoi/enop/non-ind/1998_1_7/full.html
Evaluation Report on Cyprus on Transparency of Party Funding 2011 para. 26:
http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/europe/CY/cyprus-evaluation-report-on-cyprus-on-transparency/
Presidential Election, 28 January 2018 OSCE/ODIHR Needs Assessment Mission Report :
https://www.osce.org/odihr/elections/cyprus/363771?download=true
Verified: 2026/03/24
ME059
Television debates
Question: Are televised debates between candidates or party representatives normally conducted?
Answer(s):
a . Yes, in presidential elections b . Yes, in legislative elections
Comments:
Source: Law 7(I)/1998 Regulating Radio and Television Stations (Greek Version), Art. 34D, 45(1):
http://www.cylaw.org/nomoi/enop/non-ind/1998_1_7/full.html (2016);
Election Assessment Mission Final Report, Parliamentary Elections of May 22, OSCE/ODIHR - 2011:
http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/europe/CY/cyprus-election-assessment-mission-final-report/ (2016).
Verified: 2026/03/24
ME062
Blackout period for release of opinion poll results.
Question: What is the blackout period, if any, during which results of pre-election opinion polls may not be released to the public?
Answer:
d . 6-7 days
Comments: 46 .- (1) The broadcasting or broadcasting by the television or radio organizations of the results of any election-related polls shall be prohibited seven days prior to any election.
34 (3) Notwithstanding the provisions of subsection (2), it is forbidden to broadcast political advertising fifty-five hours prior to the start of voting on the day of the presidential or parliamentary elections or European Parliament elections, as the case may be.
Source: Electoral Law 72 of 1979 as amended, Art. 63A (1);
http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/europe/CY/cyprus-electoral-law-72-1979-greek-version/ (2016);
Law 7(I)/1998 Regulating Radio and Television Stations (Greek Version), Art. 46(1):
https://www.rirm.org/en/crta-cyprus-radio-television-authority-2/
The Broadcasting and Broadcasting Laws of 1998 (7 (I) / 1998) Art. 34 (3)
http://www.cylaw.org/nomoi/enop/non-ind/1998_1_7/full.html
Verified: 2026/03/24
ME080
Question: Is there a maximum amount that a political party is permitted to spend on paid advertising during a campaign period?
Answer:
b . No
Comments: There are no spending limits.
Source: The Broadcasting and Broadcasting Laws of 1998 (7 (I) / 1998)Art. 34
http://www.cylaw.org/nomoi/enop/non-ind/1998_1_7/full.html
Law 7(I)/1998 Regulating Radio and Television Stations (Greek Version), Art. 46(1):
http://www.cylaw.org/nomoi/enop/non-ind/1998_1_7/full.html (2016);
Presidential Election, 28 January 2018 OSCE/ODIHR Needs Assessment Mission Report p. 6
https://www.osce.org/odihr/elections/cyprus/363771?download=true
Verified: 2026/03/24
Direct Democracy
DD002
Direct Democracy Provisions (National Level)
Question: Are there any Legal Provisions for Direct Democracy Procedures at the national level?
Answer:
a . Yes
Comments: The Law 206/1989 provides that referendums may be held on important matters of public interest, upon a decision of the House of Representatives based on a proposal submitted by the Council of Ministers.
Source: Law on Referendum 1989, Greek Version (Law 206/1989):
http://www.cylaw.org/nomoi/enop/non-ind/1989_1_206/full.html
Law on the Practical Arrangements for the Conduct of the Referendum of the Greek Cypriot Community of 24th April 2004 (Law 74(I)/2004
Verified: 2026/03/24
DD003
Mandatory referendums (national level)
Question: Are there any Legal Provisions for Mandatory Referendums at the national level?
Answer:
b . No
Comments:
Source: Constitution of Cyprus 1960 (rev. 2013)
https://www.constituteproject.org/constitution/Cyprus_2013
https://www.idea.int/data-tools/data/country?country=59&database_theme=309
Verified: 2026/03/24
DD004
Optional referendums (national level)
Question: Are there any Legal Provisions for Optional Referendums at the national level?
Answer:
b . No
Comments: No, but ad hoc referendums are possible.
Source: Constitution of Cyprus 1960 (rev. 2013)
https://www.constituteproject.org/constitution/Cyprus_2013?lang=en
https://www.idea.int/data-tools/data/country?country=59&database_theme=309
Verified: 2026/03/24
DD005
Citizens' Initiatives (national level)
Question: Are there any Legal Provisions for Citizen’s Initiatives at national level?
Answer:
b . No
Comments:
Source: Constitution of Cyprus 1960 (rev. 2013)
https://www.constituteproject.org/constitution/Cyprus_2013?lang=en
https://www.idea.int/data-tools/data/country?country=59&database_theme=309
Verified: 2026/03/24
DD006
Agenda Initiatives (national level)
Question: Are there any Legal Provisions for Agenda Initiatives at national level?
Answer:
b . No
Comments:
Source: Constitution of Cyprus 1960 (rev. 2013)
https://www.constituteproject.org/constitution/Cyprus_2013?lang=en
https://www.idea.int/data-tools/data/country?country=59&database_theme=309
Verified: 2026/03/24
DD007
Question: Are there any Legal Provisions for Recalls at national level?
Answer:
b . No
Comments:
Source: Constitution of Cyprus 1960 (rev. 2013)
https://www.constituteproject.org/constitution/Cyprus_2013?lang=en
https://www.idea.int/data-tools/data/country?country=59&database_theme=309
Verified: 2026/03/24
DD129
Question: Are the results of referenda always binding, never binding or sometimes binding?
Answer:
d . No information available
Comments:
Source:
Verified: 2026/03/24
DD130
Question: Are the types of issues to vote upon in a referendum constitutional changes only, other issues only or both constitutional and other issues?
Answer:
c . Both constitutional and other issues
Comments: Proclamation and holding of votes may be requested in order to seek the opinion of the people in particularly important, public interest issues as specified in the following provisions of this Law.
Source: The Referenda Law of 1989 (206/1989) Art. 2
http://www.cylaw.org/nomoi/enop/non-ind/1989_1_206/full.html
Verified: 2026/03/24
DD131
Question: Are there any Legal Provisions for Direct Democracy at sub-national levels (regional or local)?
Answer:
a . Yes
Comments: Art. 7(3) (a) The communities' desire for inclusion is expressed in a referendum, the conduct of which is ordered by the Minister as soon as possible and in the manner set out in Article 10 of this Law.
Source: The Communities Law of 1999, Greek Version (Law 86(I)/1999), Art. 7:
http://www.cylaw.org/nomoi/enop/non-ind/1999_1_86/full.html (2016);
The Municipalities and Community Councils of 2004, Greek Version (Law 98(I)/2004).
http://www.cylaw.org/nomoi/enop/non-ind/2004_1_98/full.html (2016).
Verified: 2026/03/24
Voting Operations
VO003
Electors vote at
Question: Where can electors vote?
Answer(s):
a . At a specified polling station in the locality where they are registered at national elections d . At specially designated polling stations
Comments:
Source: Electoral Law 72 of 1979 as amended, Art. 7(1), 27(2):
https://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/europe/CY/cyprus-electoral-law-72-1979-greek-version/view
Official website of the Central Electoral Service:
https://www.gov.cy/moi-elections/en/documents/where-do-i-vote-2/
Verified: 2026/03/24
VO004
Voting outside the country is permitted for
Question: Who can vote from outside the country?
Answer(s):
b . Citizens residing outside the country c . Citizens outside the country (including those on vacation)
Comments: In accordance with the provisions of the electoral legislation, polling stations abroad may operate only in those cities where the number of voters submitting such a declaration exceeds fifty (50) for the Presidential Elections and the Elections of Members of the European Parliament, or thirty (30) per Electoral District (Province) for the Parliamentary Elections.
Source: Electoral Law 72 of 1979 as amended, Art. 27(2) para. 2:
https://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/europe/CY/cyprus-electoral-law-72-1979-greek-version/view
Official website of the Central Electoral Service:
https://www.gov.cy/moi-elections/en/
Verified: 2026/03/24
VO005
Locations for voting outside of the country
Question: If voting outside the country is permitted, at what places?
Answer(s):
a . Embassies b . Consulates c . Special polling stations
Comments:
Source: Electoral Law 72 of 1979 as amended, Art. 27(2) para. 2:
https://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/europe/CY/cyprus-electoral-law-72-1979-greek-version/view
Official website of the Central Electoral Service:
https://www.gov.cy/moi-elections/en/
Verified: 2026/03/24
VO011
Voting method
Question: How do electors cast their votes?
Answer(s):
a . Manually marking of ballots
Comments: Elections, declarations may be submitted either electronically, via the website aps.elections.moi.gov.cy, or in printed. For the submission of a printed declaration, you can download and print the form posted at the bottom of the page or obtain it from the Embassies / Consulates of the Republic abroad, at the local Offices of the District Administrations, the Citizens Service Centers, the Citizens Centers (Cyprus Post), and at the Ministry of the Interior.
Source: Electoral Law 72 of 1979 as amended, Art. 27(2) para. 2:
https://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/europe/CY/cyprus-electoral-law-72-1979-greek-version/view
Official website of the Central Electoral Service:
https://www.gov.cy/moi-elections/en/documents/polling-stations-abroad/
Verified: 2026/03/24
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