Averof Neofytou announces press conference following a week of silence

On Friday, October 16, 2026, former DISY president Averof Neofytou announced a press conference to be held at 12:00 at his political office on Aikaterini Kornaro street in Strovolos. The briefing marks his return to the public eye after a week of absence following significant political developments within the Democratic Rally (DISY) party.

This media engagement comes exactly one week after a high-level meeting at the party's headquarters, which led to the decision by DISY President Annita Demetriou to withdraw her candidacy for the party’s nomination in the 2028 presidential elections. While Neofytou has maintained silence regarding his intentions, the conference is widely expected to address his potential pursuit of the party nomination. With internal party candidate nominations scheduled for submission in ten days and an electoral process set for late November, observers view this intervention as a critical moment for his political future.

Although the official agenda remains unannounced, sources indicate that Neofytou opted to decline preliminary comments to the media, requesting patience until the midday briefing. He currently holds the position of a declared interested party in the upcoming internal election process.