Cyprus

Odysseas Michaelides is a Cypriot politician currently serving as a member of the House of Representatives of Cyprus, a position he has held since May 2026. Prior to his legislative career, he served as the Auditor General of Cyprus from 2014 until his dismissal in 2024 following allegations of inappropriate conduct. Following his departure from the audit office, Michaelides founded the reformist political party ALMA, advocating for a significant political restart in Cyprus. His career is marked by his transition from a high-level civil servant to an elected official focused on reformist policies.

Marina Nikolaou is a Cypriot politician serving as a member of the House of Representatives for the Limassol constituency since 2021. A member of the Progressive Party of Working People (AKEL), she previously worked as a political advisor in the European Parliament and held roles within youth and labor organizations. Her legislative work focuses on internal affairs, foreign policy, and environmental issues. Nikolaou is known for her vocal stance on international human rights and her criticism of government foreign policy regarding British military bases in Cyprus.

Michalis Paraskevas is a Cypriot lawyer, activist, and politician serving as a member of the House of Representatives of Cyprus since May 2026. Born in Nicosia in 1976, he studied law at the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki. Before his election, he gained prominence as a civil rights activist, notably engaging in civil disobedience by refusing to pay social insurance contributions to protest government austerity and the mismanagement of the Social Insurance Fund. Identifying with anarchist principles and supporting direct democracy, he transitioned from a stance of total opposition to political parties to actively lobbying for legislative reform. He was elected to parliament representing the Limassol district as a candidate for the ALMA movement.

George Pamboridis is a Cypriot politician and lawyer who has served as a member of the House of Representatives for Nicosia since 2026. Previously, he served as the Minister of Health of the Republic of Cyprus from 2015 to 2018, where he was instrumental in leading the legislative process to establish the General Health System (GeSY). Before his political career, he was a prominent maritime lawyer and founder of the law firm Pamboridis LLC. He holds a Ph.D. in law from the University of Southampton and has contributed to legal literature on international shipping.

Nikolas Papadopoulos is a Greek Cypriot lawyer and politician who has served as a Member of the House of Representatives for Nicosia since 2006. He has led the centrist Democratic Party (DIKO) since 2013 and currently chairs the parliamentary Committee on Finance and Budget. The son of former President Tassos Papadopoulos, he previously worked as a lawyer at his family's firm and was active in student politics while studying at University College London. Throughout his career, he has been a prominent voice in Cypriot politics, often advocating for distinct national positions regarding the Cyprus dispute.

Christos Christou is a Greek Cypriot politician who has served as a member of the House of Representatives of Cyprus since 2016. He is the president of the National Popular Front (ELAM), a party he helped found, and has been its leader since 2008. Christou previously worked as a radiologist at the Nicosia General Hospital. Throughout his political career, he has advocated for stricter immigration controls, the implementation of price ceilings on essential goods, and increased support for public healthcare and disabled citizens. He has also been a candidate in multiple presidential elections, including those in 2018 and 2023.

Irene Charalambidou is a Cypriot politician and former journalist who has served as a Member of the House of Representatives since 2011. Born in Limassol, she built a prominent media career, working for the Cyprus Broadcasting Corporation and various newspapers before entering politics. Representing the Nicosia constituency, she has been a vocal advocate for institutional reform, public expenditure control, and human rights. She is recognized for her electoral success, having consistently secured high preference votes throughout her parliamentary tenure.

Savia Orphanidou is a Cypriot politician and economist who has served as a member of the House of Representatives since 2019, representing the Nicosia constituency. A member of the Democratic Rally (DISY), she was elected vice president of the party in 2023. Throughout her parliamentary career, she has focused on social policy, including legislation to improve accessibility for vulnerable groups, strengthen animal welfare protections, and extend maternity leave benefits. She currently serves as vice chair of the House Standing Committee on Health and holds memberships in several other parliamentary committees.

Stefanos Stefanou is a Cypriot politician who has served as the General Secretary of the Progressive Party of Working People (AKEL) since 2021 and as a member of the House of Representatives of Cyprus since 2016. Born in Gerolakkos, he studied political science in Sofia, Bulgaria, before beginning his career with the United Democratic Youth Organisation. He previously served as a Special Adviser to the President of the House of Representatives and as Government Spokesperson under the administration of Demetris Christofias. Stefanou represents the Nicosia District and holds various committee roles, including leadership positions in parliamentary delegations.

Argentoula Ioannou serves as a Member of the House of Representatives of Cyprus in Cyprus, Cyprus. Further biographical details are not yet available from official sources.

Aristos Damianou serves as a Member of the House of Representatives of Cyprus in Cyprus, Cyprus. Further biographical details are not yet available from official sources.