Democratic Rally wins a Cyprus election as far right and newcomers make gains.
24 May 2026
Centre-right Democratic Rally (DISY) secured first place in Cyprus’s parliamentary election, ahead of the left-wing AKEL.
Far-right ELAM achieved historic breakthrough into third place, while newly formed anti-corruption ALMA and Fidias Panayiotou’s Direct Democracy both crossed the threshold.
Far-right ELAM achieved historic breakthrough into third place, while newly formed anti-corruption ALMA and Fidias Panayiotou’s Direct Democracy both crossed the threshold.