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The new Cypriot parliament, formed after May's elections, faces a demanding legislative agenda when its session reopens in September, with crucial bills and proposed legislation awaiting discussion and decision.

The Union of Municipalities in Cyprus welcomed parliament's decision to reject a proposed municipal waste landfill tax, advocating for government discussions on a fairer waste management framework.

The Cypriot House of Representatives unanimously approved a two-month extension of reduced fuel excise duties, allowing drivers to continue benefiting from the relief until the end of August. The amendment was passed under an emergency procedure with 38 votes in favor.

The new parliamentary term in Cyprus is expected to be dominated by discussions on pension reform, the housing crisis, migration, and energy policy. Political parties have outlined these as their key priorities to the Cyprus News Agency.

Fidias Panayiotou has decided to forego his newly elected seat in the Cyprus parliament, opting instead to remain a Member of the European Parliament. This decision comes as eleven women were also elected to the new Cypriot parliament.

Cypriot voters, frustrated with corruption and rising living costs, are electing a new Parliament, showing growing support for new parties, including the far-right.

More than 2,000 police officers will be on duty for the parliamentary elections in Cyprus on Sunday. The police's head of communications stated that the goal is for the process to proceed smoothly.

Two hours after polls close on May 24, the results of the parliamentary elections in Cyprus will determine which political parties have secured seats for the next five years.

Over 750 candidates have officially registered to contest the upcoming parliamentary elections across various districts in Cyprus. The registration period saw a diverse range of individuals and party representatives submitting their candidacies for legislative seats.

The Cypriot parliament unanimously voted to block the practice of writing off surplus electricity generated by household solar panel systems. This decision partially accepts a referral from President Nikos Christodoulides.

The Cypriot Parliament is scrambling to pass referred foreclosure laws before its dissolution, following the President's decision to block nine laws and refer four to the Supreme Court.

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, […]

Thousands of people have been evacuated as devastating wildfires continue to burn across Greece for a fifth day, affecting over 60 hectares of land, prompting expressions of solidarity from the Cyprus parliament.

The Cypriot parliament has begun discussions on a government bill aimed at combating 'greenwashing,' the deceptive practice of marketing products as environmentally friendly when they are not.

The Cypriot House plenum is scheduled to vote on Thursday for the chairmanships of up to 16 House committees, following a vote on the total number of committees.

An opinion piece argues that the environment was the real loser in recent parliamentary elections in Cyprus, following a climate summit held in Nicosia where 18 countries gathered.

The recent Cyprus parliamentary election saw significant gains for the far-right party and a victory for conservative parties, marking a notable shift in the political landscape. Petros Nacouzi was also elected as the Maronite Cypriot non-voting representative in parliament.

Cyprus is preparing for a parliamentary election on May 24, which is anticipated to significantly alter the country's political scene, potentially weakening established parties and boosting new anti-establishment movements.

Former presidential candidate Andreas Mavroyiannis has announced his support for the Akel -Left-Social Alliance in the upcoming parliamentary elections in Cyprus, emphasizing the need for active civic engagement.

Greens MP Charalambos Theopemptou has been identified as the most active parliamentarian in Cyprus over the past five years, according to a legislative activity scorecard published by Nomoplatform, while former Akel leader Andros Kyprianou ranked last.

Cyprus's parliament voted to revise a package of foreclosure and insolvency laws that President Nikos Christodoulides had referred back. Lawmakers accepted four of the five referrals and rejected one, finalizing the changes within 45 minutes.

The Cyprus parliament officially dissolved today, April 23, in preparation for general elections scheduled for May 24, with the newly elected House set to convene on June 4.

The Cyprus Parliament is set to re-examine a recently enacted law that restricts renewable energy projects on agricultural land, following legal and constitutional concerns raised by the presidency.

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.

The Cyprus parliament, through House president Annita Demetriou, expressed solidarity with Greece as devastating wildfires continue to rage across several parts of the country.

Cypriot MPs and trade unions have largely approved government legislation that will factor in prior public sector service for calculating employees’ annual leave.

The Cypriot Parliament has advanced plans to allocate approximately €640,000 in state funding and provide police escorts to the newly established parliamentary parties, Alma and Direct Democracy.

An editorial reflects on the outcome of Cyprus's parliamentary elections, noting that fears of a dysfunctional legislature were unfounded and that the president not being backed by the new House is not seen as a problem.

Citizens of the Republic of Cyprus will head to the polls on Sunday to elect 56 members of the House of Representatives for the next five years, with DISY currently leading in opinion polls amidst significant challenges.

Preparations for Cyprus' parliamentary elections are in their final stages, with ballot papers scheduled for delivery on Tuesday, less than a week before voters head to the polls. Authorities confirm readiness for the upcoming elections.

Cyprus is seeing a historic number of women candidates, 224 out of 753, standing in the upcoming May 24 parliamentary elections, marking a steady increase in female political participation.

The Cyprus House plenum has accepted four referrals made by the president and rejected one, all related to previously passed laws concerning property foreclosures and the rights of debtors.

An opinion piece reflects on the upcoming dissolution of the Republic of Cyprus parliament, which is scheduled for this Thursday, ahead of new elections.

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.