Democratic party appoints former government officials as senior advisors

On September 28, 2026, the Democratic Party (DIKO) in Cyprus announced the appointment of a new team of advisors to support party leader Nikolas Papadopoulos. The appointments aim to strengthen the party's political and programmatic work by utilizing the professional expertise of former high-ranking government officials.

The new advisory team includes Yiannos Panayiotou and Fanis Tryfonos, who will focus on pension policy; Georgios Papanastasiou, who will advise on energy policy; Marilena Evangelou, who will handle social welfare; and lawyer Zacharias Poutziouris, who is designated for European affairs. These individuals bring significant institutional experience, having previously served in various ministerial, administrative, and directorial roles within the public sector.

This restructuring of the advisory board represents a strategic effort by the party leadership to refine its political operations and increase its capacity to address critical national policy issues. The party stated that these additions are designed to integrate specialized knowledge into the decision-making process, effectively signaling a focus on leveraging the backgrounds of former government members to bolster the party's standing and strategic planning.