Government
Cyprus is an independent and sovereign republic with a presidential system of government. The President is elected for a five-year term. Executive power is exercised through an 11-member Council of Ministers appointed by the President. The legislative power of the Republic lies with the House of Representatives whose members are elected every five years.

President: Demetris Christofias (since 2008)

Distribution of parliamentary seats since last elections (2006):
AKEL-Left Wing-New Forces: 18, DISY: 18, DIKO: 11, SD EDEK: 5, European Party: 3, Ecologists: 1.