DISY demands government support for the Smile Project for individuals with autism

On October 27, 2026, the President of the Democratic Rally (DISY), Annita Demetriou, visited the Smile Project, a facility providing specialized support and education to individuals with autism. During her visit, Demetriou criticized the government for creating bureaucratic and operational obstacles for the organization, arguing that these initiatives fill critical social gaps that are essentially the state's responsibility. She emphasized that it is unacceptable for the government to hinder such essential services rather than supporting their operation.

As a consequence of these findings, Demetriou announced that the Democratic Rally will officially register the issue for discussion in the House of Representatives. The party intends to pursue legislative action to resolve the operational problems faced by the center. The goal of this intervention is to ensure the program's long-term sustainability and to urge the administration to take immediate and effective measures to eliminate the existing administrative hurdles.