Formal submissions of candidacy for the upcoming parliamentary elections in Cyprus will take place on May 6, with the House dissolving on April 23.

Cypriot political parties are finalizing decisions on property foreclosures and loan guarantors as parliament prepares for self-dissolution before upcoming elections.

The Cypriot Parliament has approved amendments to teacher evaluation regulations, introducing new assessment criteria. Education Minister Athena Michaelides welcomed the move.

The Animal Party and the Ecologist's movement in Cyprus announced their collaboration for the May parliamentary elections, forming a joint ballot based on shared values of animal welfare and environmental protection.

The Cypriot Parliament has approved a new bill aimed at bolstering worker protection, mandating that employers provide health and safety training from an employee's first day and ensure full pay and benefits during this period.

The Cypriot Parliament has approved new, more straightforward rules for the election of the House President, which will be implemented this June following the legislative elections.

The House of Representatives in Cyprus has approved legislation that will compel insurance companies to provide written explanations when they refuse to provide motor vehicle cover to a customer. The new law passed with 53 votes.

During a parliamentary Commerce Committee session, Cypriot MPs discussed the high cost of fuel, with petrol prices described as rising sharply and falling slowly, and households paying €25 for an LPG cylinder.

The House of Representatives in Cyprus has unanimously approved the Cyprus Ports Authority (CPA) budget, totaling €83,950,909, despite the projected expenditure exceeding expected revenue, resulting in a deficit for the 2026 budget.

Akel is set to introduce a bill to the House plenum on April 2, aiming to restrict the acquisition of Cypriot land by foreigners to curb uncontrolled property sales, a measure deemed necessary by party officials.

Plans to provide very small businesses with access to basic payment accounts are expected to be voted on by the Cyprus parliament, despite objections from ministries, the Central Bank, and commercial banks.

The deadline for submitting applications to be included on the electoral roll for the parliamentary elections scheduled for May 24, 2026, is April 2. All citizens of the Republic aged 18 and over are eligible.

The Cypriot Parliament has approved new legislation introducing stricter penalties for illegal taxi services, commonly known as 'pirate taxis'. Additionally, the new law legalizes the use of dashboard cameras, aiming to enhance road safety and regulate transport services.

Former MEP Demetris Papadakis has rejected what he called 'fabricated allegations' made by a journalist, describing them as politically motivated and based on false evidence, leading him to withdraw from the parliamentary race.

Demonstrators gathered outside the Cypriot parliament to protest an upcoming vote on a foreclosure bill, citing public suffering and financial concerns.

The House of Representatives in Cyprus is holding an extraordinary session for its final sitting before it dissolves ahead of the May 24 parliamentary elections, with a packed agenda including votes on government bills and proposals.

The Cypriot parliament is scheduled to vote on Monday on 21 pieces of legislation aimed at overhauling the legal framework for foreclosures, guarantors, the Financial Ombudsman, and insolvency. Some proposed measures face potential referral back due to constitutional concerns.

The Cyprus Parliament marked the 111th anniversary of the Armenian Genocide, with House speaker Annita Demetriou renewing calls for international recognition and stating that "the Armenian tragedy remains unjust to this day."

The Cyprus Parliament has unanimously approved legislation to include counselling psychologists under the national health system (Gesy), passing the amendment with 45 votes in favor.

Cyprus's parliament is set to drop plans to grant its intelligence service powers for warrantless phone surveillance after internal divisions within the DISY party led to the collapse of the required constitutional majority.

The House of Representatives in Cyprus has passed a new law to regulate volunteer groups in crisis situations, with 42 votes in favor and 4 against, despite concerns from some MPs that the rules could discourage volunteers.

The Cypriot Parliament is scheduled to vote on two basic bank account bills, despite strong opposition from the government, the Central Bank, and the Banks Association, with concerns raised about unconstitutional provisions in the bills submitted three years ago by AKEL.

Cyprus’ House of Representatives is introducing a bill to extend the deadline for vehicle licence renewals after website issues led to delays for many users. The problem, which surfaced on the last day for renewals, was caused by technical difficulties on the Department of Road Transport’s website. Several citizens reported being unable to renew their […]

Parliament approved a resolution on Thursday condemning the Iranian drone attack on the British Bases in Cyprus and underlining the need to ensure stability in the region. The resolution submitted by DISY, DIKO and DIPA was approved with 28 votes in favour, 16 against and 4 abstentions, whilst AKEL’s alternative resolution was rejected. DISY, DIKO, […]

A parliamentary committee in Cyprus will convene to discuss a bill proposed by the opposition Akel party, aiming to tighten the rules for granting 'golden visas'.

Cyprus's parliament has passed a comprehensive package of legislation to reform the country's non-performing loan and foreclosure framework, aiming to ease the burden on loan guarantors.

The Cypriot House plenum unanimously approved a package of disability reform laws, establishing a new framework that delinks disability benefits from income criteria and limits the government's power to reduce allowances without parliamentary consent.

Cyprus's parliament has passed legislation to create a National Ambulance Authority, aiming to reserve state ambulances exclusively for life-threatening emergencies.

The Cypriot government criticized parliament's decision to abolish a social support body that provided financial assistance to disadvantaged students, with a spokesperson describing the move as regrettable.

The Cypriot parliament has voted to abolish the Independent Social Support Body and transfer its assets and responsibilities to the Cyprus State Scholarship Foundation, backing an AKEL proposal after rejecting two government bills.

Cyprus's House of Representatives has unanimously passed an emergency bill to cut the excise duty on motor fuels by 8.33 cents per litre, with the measure taking effect from Saturday, April 4. This follows earlier discussions and a delay to ensure the relief benefits consumers.

Cyprus's Parliament is set to review a bill that would grant hundreds of hotels and tourist accommodations an extension until December 31, 2028, to operate without a full license. This was part of a weekly business wrap-up.

The Cypriot Parliament is set to discuss a bill that would grant hundreds of hotels and tourist accommodations an extension until December 31, 2028, to operate without a full license, as the Deputy Ministry of Tourism seeks more time to resolve long-standing issues.

The Cypriot Parliament is set to vote on Thursday on reforms for the catering and entertainment sector, which include a proposed universal closing time of 3:30 AM for bars and venues, alongside simplified licensing procedures.

The British forces at RAF Akrotiri appeared unprepared for the drone attack on the base on May 2, the Mayor of Kourion, Pantelis Georgiou, has told members of the House Interior Affairs Committee. Georgiou, who rushed to the scene after the incident, said he was notified by the British at around 00:15 on the night […]

A Phileleftheros poll shows Cyprus's two largest parties, DISY and AKEL, running virtually even ahead of the May 24 parliamentary elections, with ELAM firmly in third place as the race tightens.