Active Citizens – Movement of Cypriot United Hunters

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Active Citizens – Movement of Cypriot United Hunters
Ενεργοί πολίτες – Κίνημα Ενωμένων Κύπριων Κυνηγών
PresidentNikolas Prodromou
Founded22 April 2018 (2018-04-22)
Headquarters Larnaca, Cyprus
Ideology
House of Representatives
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European Parliament
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Municipal Councils
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Website
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Active Citizens – Movement of Cypriot United Hunters (Greek : Ενεργοί πολίτες – Κίνημα Ενωμένων Κύπριων Κυνηγών) is a conservative political party in Cyprus that promotes sustainable animal hunting and the conservation of the natural environment. It was founded on April 22, 2018, in Larnaca and it is led by Nikolas Prodromou. [1] [2]

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The party advocates for habitat conservation and responsible hunting practices, [3] with a focus on promoting hunting and environmentalism through the educational system. [4] It strongly opposes the development of Akamas, describing the cape as a "little heaven on earth" that must remain "virgin". [5]

The party promotes the "traditional constitution of the family", vocally opposing same-sex marriage, which it describes as "insane" and "against human nature". [6] [7] [8]

Election results

House of Representatives

ElectionVotes%RankSeats+/–
2021 11,7123.278thNew

European Parliament

ElectionVotesSeats
# %Rank#±
2024 4,6031.2510thnew

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  4. "ΠΑΙΔΕΙΑ". Cyprus Hunters. Retrieved 2024-04-26.
  5. "ΑΚΑΜΑΣ". Cyprus Hunters. Retrieved 2024-04-26.
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