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Friday, January 9, 2026
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Cyprus Has Big Elections Soon

Cyprus is ready for important elections. The country's politics are changing. New groups are working together. Old ideas about a united Cyprus are back. President Nikos Christodoulides wants a strong government. He hopes for more support. New political groups are also growing. These elections are very important. This includes the vote in May. Talks for the 2028 president vote also start.

Big parties have problems. The DISY party is finding it hard. It will share a plan for the economy. It will help with high prices. Pensions and help for families are planned. The ELAM party may get more seats. It might double its seats. ELAM could be very important. This might cause more arguments.

Cyprus is thinking about old ideas for unity. Discussions about a definition of antisemitism are happening. This definition can help understand identity. It can also help with world issues. These are important for any new government.

Other countries have lessons. Greece and France accepted the definition. But their laws are different. New York City had problems with it. This shows definitions can cause disagreements.

These changes are important. The elections will shape Cyprus's future. New parties may make laws harder to pass. How Cyprus handles identity is key. Other countries show problems with definitions. Cyprus should think about this.

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