DISY officials resolve internal friction ahead of presidential elections

On September 21, 2026, the deputy chairman of the Democratic Rally (DISY) party in Cyprus, Efthymios Diplaros, announced that recent internal tensions within the party leadership have been resolved. Diplaros addressed the media during the 'Protoselido' television program, confirming that he had engaged in direct communication with party vice-chairman Giannis Karousos to clear up misunderstandings that had previously surfaced in public discourse.

Diplaros emphasized that while the party often experiences differing opinions and internal debates, these are consistently managed through dialogue and synthesis. He maintained that the leadership remains committed to their stated goals from before the legislative elections, focusing on moving forward collectively. Both sources confirm that the friction between the two prominent figures has been addressed and that the party is now proceeding without any remaining issues regarding its internal processes or its strategy for the upcoming presidential elections.