Averof Neofytou holds nomination event for DISY presidential candidacy

On October 26, 2026, Averof Neofytou formally submitted his nomination for the presidential candidacy of the DISY party in Cyprus. The submission process at the party headquarters on Pindarou Street was accompanied by a large-scale public event featuring approximately one hundred supporters. This elaborate staging was interpreted by observers as a strategic move to project an image of an inevitable electoral victory and to demonstrate organizational strength within the party ranks.

His primary rival for the nomination, Giorgos Pamborides, also participated in the internal process. Reports indicate that the atmosphere created by Neofytou’s campaign team was designed to overshadow competitors, with the candidate delivering an emotive speech focused on the struggles of the younger generation. The event served as a formal initiation of the internal party race, setting a tone of intense political competition.

The internal process within DISY aims to determine the party's official candidate for the upcoming presidential elections. Following these submissions, the party is expected to proceed with further internal deliberations and mobilization efforts as the race for the nomination intensifies.