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Cyprus gained its independence from the United Kingdom on 16 August 1960. The 1960 constitution provided for a system where the Greek and Turkish communities of the island would share power. [3] The 50-seat House of Representatives had 35 seats elected by the Greek Community and 15 by the Turkish Community.
Open list Proportional Representation is used to elect the House's members. Cyprus is split into six constituencies corresponding exactly to the six districts. The constituency of Nicosia elects 20 members, Limassol elects 12, Famagusta elects 11, Larnaca elects six, Paphos elects four and Kyrenia elects three. Voters vote for a list, which is ...
This article is a list of United States presidential candidates. The first U.S. presidential election was held in 1788–1789, followed by the second in 1792. Presidential elections have been held every four years thereafter. Presidential candidates win the election by winning a majority of the electoral vote.
Parliamentary elections were held in Cyprus in 1960. The House of Representatives was elected on 31 July 1960. [1] The Communal Chambers were also elected on 7 August. [2] In the House of Representatives 35 seats were elected by Greek Cypriots and 15 by Turkish Cypriots. [3]
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The 1960 presidential election changed everything. It was the first to feature televised debates between the two major-party candidates. It was the first in which both candidates were born in the ...
7 August – The Communal Chambers were elected, with the Patriotic Front winning the majority of seats in the Greek Chamber, whilst the Cyprus Turkish National Union won all seats in the Turkish Chamber. [3] 16 August – The country gained independence from the United Kingdom, with Makarios III becoming the first President of the Republic of ...
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