Nicosia, Cyprus. The process to fill the vacant deputy mayor position in Aglandjia is moving forward, with a by-election set for June 28 if more than one valid nomination is submitted. If only one candidate comes forward, that candidate will be elected unopposed.
Nomination process
Speaking to CyBC on Tuesday, chief returning officer Elikkos Elia said candidate nominations must be submitted on Thursday between 9am and 12.30pm. He said candidates must be at least 21 years old and registered voters in the municipal district of Aglandjia.
Reason for the vacancy
The vacancy arose after former deputy mayor Andreas Constantinou was elected to the House, triggering the need to appoint a successor under electoral procedures. Constantinou had previously served as mayor of Aglandjia before the local government reforms of 2024 and was recently elected as a Disy MP for Nicosia in the parliamentary elections.
Election cost and legal framework
According to estimates provided by the election authorities, the by-election process is expected to cost between €80,000 and €90,000. Under electoral law, vacancies resulting from the election of local officials to parliament must be filled through a by-election within a specified timeframe unless only one eligible candidate is nominated.
Campaign expense declarations
Elia also referred to the submission of campaign expense reports by parliamentary candidates from the recent elections. He said all 753 candidates have until July 25 to submit their declarations, adding that around 40 reports have been filed so far.
