Internal leadership meeting held at DISY following public clashes

On September 21, 2026, the leadership of the Democratic Rally party (DISY) in Cyprus held an emergency meeting at the party headquarters on Pindarou Street. The session, convened by party leader Annita Demetriou, followed public disagreements between Deputy President Efthymios Diplaros and Vice President Giannis Karousos. The tension, which unfolded during Demetriou’s brief trip abroad, involved accusations regarding the political allegiances of party officials and their proximity to the administration of President Nikos Christodoulides in light of the 2028 presidential elections.

Key issues discussed included the party's strategy for future electoral cycles and the controversy surrounding the appointment of former MP Nikos Tornaritis as a special envoy for the Cyprus issue in Asia and Africa. Before the meeting, both Diplaros and Karousos indicated that their personal misunderstandings had been resolved through private discussions, emphasizing the need for party unity. The meeting aimed to stabilize the political climate, reconcile internal differences, and establish a clear direction for the party’s future policy.