Volt Cyprus elects new leadership during third national congress

Volt Cyprus held its 3rd National Congress on Saturday, October 10, 2026, at the University of Nicosia's Discovery Hall, resulting in the election of a new leadership team. Pieros Karoullas and Lysia Dimitriou were elected as co-presidents, while Rodoula Demetriadou and Alexandros Apostolides secured the vice-presidential roles. The internal elections were conducted via electronic voting. Karoullas received 68.4% of the vote against Ioannis Tirkides, while Dimitriou won with 57.5% against Natasa Ioannou.

The congress also saw the establishment of a new Political Council and the appointment of key officials, including Efi Xanthou as General Secretary and Frixos Vryonides as Press Spokesperson. The event was marked by internal tension, specifically following criticisms from former MP Alexandra Attalidou regarding the party's handling of the "Sandy" case, previous electoral outcomes, and concerns over the party's bi-communal nature. Despite these disruptions, the newly elected bodies have commenced their two-year terms immediately to oversee the party's strategic initiatives.