Internal tensions rise within the DISY party

Tensions within the Democratic Rally (DISY) party reached a boiling point on September 16, 2026, following a public confrontation between Deputy President Efthymios Diplaros and Vice President Giannis Karousos. The conflict began after Karousos reportedly questioned Diplaros’s presence at a pre-election gathering attended by President Nikos Christodoulides. Diplaros clarified that the event was a private party hosted by a relative, where guests from various political backgrounds were present.

Despite initial efforts to resolve the dispute through a planned meal, the situation deteriorated further on the night of September 17. According to local media reports, further accusations regarding political loyalty and voting behavior were exchanged during a party gathering. This public rift highlights significant internal unrest and factional division within the party ranks, signaling a period of instability for the DISY leadership as they struggle to maintain party unity.