AKEL general secretary Stefanos Stefanou addresses supporters following election results
Following the latest election results, General Secretary of AKEL, Stefanos Stefanou, gathered with supporters outside the party headquarters at Ezekia Papaioannou street. Stefanou expressed his satisfaction with the party's performance, characterizing the results as a reversal of a long-term downward trend for the party. He declared that the party is entering a new period of growth, aiming to recover electoral percentages and public trust. During his address, he emphasized the party's role in the parliament and its commitment to defending democratic values. Stefanou specifically highlighted the formation of a progressive alliance against the rise of the far-right and the protection of workers' rights. Supporters celebrated the outcome with songs and chants, marking what the leadership described as the start of a new chapter in the party's history. The party officials framed the results as evidence of their restored strength and influence in the political landscape of Cyprus.