House of Representatives (Cyprus)
The House of Representatives (Greek: Βουλή των Αντιπροσώπων Voulī́ tōn Antiprosṓpōn; Turkish: Temsilciler Meclisi) is the national unicameral legislature of the Republic of Cyprus. Members and three observers representing Armenian, Latin, and Maronite Cypriots are elected by proportional representation every five years. 30% of seats are allocated to Turkish Cypriots, but these have been vacant since 1964. The House of Representatives of Cyprus is the only legislature in Europe within a fully presidential system.
House of Representatives | |
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Logo of the House of Representatives | |
| Type | |
| Type | Unicameral |
| History | |
| Founded | 1960 |
| Leadership | |
President | |
| Structure | |
| Seats | 56 |
Political groups | Government (18)
Opposition (38)
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| Elections | |
| Open list proportional representation | |
Last election | 30 May 2021 |
| Meeting place | |
| House of Representatives, 1402 Nicosia Republic of Cyprus | |
| Website | |
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Politics of Cyprus |
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