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Elections in Cyprus
presidential system
Elections in Cyprus: the next vote, who holds power now, and the country's election history. Head of state and government is Nicos Christodoulides; the system of government is presidential system.
Next election
date to be confirmed
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NC
Nicos Christodoulides live
Head of state & government - Democratic Rally
In office since
12 February 2023
Party
Democratic Rally
Region
Europe
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Elections nearby - Europe
Next election
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Government
presidential system
Capital
Nicosia
Population
1 344 976
Country facts
Legislature
House of Representatives
Established
1960
Currency
Q4916
Official language
Turkish
Capital
Nicosia
Region
Europe
Area
9,242 km2
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Election history
Presidential winner & turnout from Wikidata; parliamentary winners omitted (Wikidata data unreliable).
Power transferspeacefulcontestedirregular
No recorded transitions.
Classification: Powell & Thyne Coup d'Etat Dataset, where available.
Frequently asked questions
When is the next election in Cyprus?
The date of the next election has not yet been confirmed.
Who is the current leader of Cyprus?
The head of state and government is Nicos Christodoulides (Democratic Rally).
When was the last election in Cyprus?
The most recent was the Cypriot legislative election on 24 May 2026.
What type of government does Cyprus have?
Cyprus is a presidential system.
Profile from Wikidata - updated 2026-09-15.