DHSY party undergoes leadership restructuring and staff appointments

The Democratic Rally (DHSY) party in Cyprus is implementing a strategic reorganization of its leadership structure. Onoufrios Koullas has been appointed as the new Executive Director, while simultaneously retaining his role as the party's press spokesperson. Dimitris Dimitriou has been named the new parliamentary representative, a move attributed to his status as the party's top-performing MP in terms of preferential votes. Party leader Annita Dimitriou intends to integrate unsuccessful parliamentary candidates with strong popular support into the party's higher governing bodies. These changes are part of a broader effort to consolidate the party ahead of the 2028 presidential elections. Some internal party sources suggest a need for greater clarity regarding Annita Dimitriou's potential candidacy for the 2028 elections. Critics note that maintaining Koullas as both executive director and press spokesperson may signal a more aggressive communication policy, given his historically critical approach toward the media.