title: 1973 in Cyprus
text: # 1973 in Cyprus
  
  Events in the year 1973 in Cyprus.
  
  ## Incumbents
  
  * President: Makarios III
  * President of the Parliament: Glafcos Clerides
  
  ## Events
  
  * 18 February – Presidential elections were scheduled to be held but, as incumbent President Makarios III was the only candidate, the elections were not held and Makarios III was automatically declared the winner. A separate election for the vice president also took place. Rauf Denktaş stood unopposed and was elected.
  