Elam leader Christos Christou called on the public to participate in the parliamentary elections on Sunday.

Speaking to reporters after casting his ballot at the Politiko village council office, Christou said, “today is the day when citizens have their say” and stressed that the outcome would determine both the strength of political parties and the future balance within parliament.

He said Elam was prepared to assume the responsibilities assigned to it by voters, declaring that the party was “ready to take responsibility” based on the mandate it receives from the electorate.

Referring to the stakes of the election, Christou argued that a stronger parliamentary presence for Elam would allow the party to pursue policy changes in areas where it disagrees with the current political approach.

He said the aim was to promote “more social and national policies” through a strengthened parliamentary group capable of exerting greater influence in the House.

Elam has been consistently projected to take third place in the elections which would place the party as kingmakers in the future parliament.

2026 parliamentary elections, Elam, Christou, Evdokia Leontiou

Later in the day, leader of the far-right Democratic National Movement (Dek), Andreas Themistocleous, voted at Ypsonas First primary school in Limassol.

He described the vote as a “first battle of many to come”.

He said he hoped that the course set by candidates and parties would contribute to “a Cyprus with more determination, more willingness to fight for justice and rights, and greater hope for its people”.

Leader of the far-right Democratic National Movement (Dek), Andreas Themistocleous

Likewise, Archbishop Georgios, speaking after casting his vote at the Pancyprian gymnasium in Nicosia, described participation in the electoral process as a “sacred right”.

He called on the public to “not forget that Cyprus remains a country under occupation” and stressed the importance of electing representatives capable of cooperating with the executive branch on major national challenges, with the Cyprus issue at the forefront.

He also underlined the need for “cooperation away from populism”, saying this was necessary for progress on both major and everyday issues.