Far-Right and Political Outsiders Surge in Cyprus Elections; Centrists Collapse

The political landscape of Cyprus is facing a major shakeup following Sunday’s legislative elections. Results show significant gains for the far-right, a strong showing by anti-corruption newcomers, and a victory for a prominent social media influencer. Just over 500,000 voters cast ballots to fill 56 parliamentary seats in an election widely viewed as a crucial indicator of political trends ahead of the 2028 presidential race. Traditional leaders hold on, but centrists collapse in Cyprus elections While the island’s two dominant parties maintained their top positions, centrist parties aligned with incumbent President Nicos Christodoulides suffered devastating losses. DISY (Right-wing): Retained first...