At 6pm Cyprus time, all polling stations closed, both at voting centers across Cyprus, as well as in Athens, Thessaloniki, London, and Brussels. Voting for the religious group of Maronites has also been completed.
Despite the time difference in some centers, the Chief Returning Officer, Elikkos Elia, had stated that it was decided all polling stations to close simultaneously.
Following the announcement of the closure of the polls, the results of the exit polls are expected to be published.
The final announcement on the total number of voters, along with the final turnout percentages by district and nationwide, is expected shortly.
According to statements made by the Chief Returning Officer to the Cyprus News Agency, by 9:00 p.m. the parties entering the new Parliament and the number of seats they will hold are expected to be known, while by 2:00 a.m. Monday morning, the names of the 56 new members of parliament are expected to be announced.
