Spyros Arotis, a long-time associate of Glafkos Kliridis, passes away

Spyros Arotis, a prominent figure and long-time member of the Democratic Rally (DISY) party in Cyprus, passed away on November 1, 2026. He was widely recognized for his decades of service alongside the party's founder, Glafkos Kliridis, and maintained a deep commitment to the party and the nation until the end of his life.

Former DISY president Averof Neofytou publicly expressed his deep sorrow, paying tribute to Arotis as both a cherished friend and a companion in their shared political struggles since the inception of the party. Neofytou characterized Arotis's contribution to the political landscape and his collaboration with Kliridis as invaluable. He extended his official condolences to the surviving family members, specifically Arotis’s wife, Fotini, and their two children, Elena and Giorgos.

The death marks the loss of one of the veteran figures who helped shape the early foundations of the Democratic Rally. While no further details regarding funeral arrangements were provided by the sources, the announcement confirms that his legacy remains deeply connected to the foundational history of the party and his long-standing professional and personal bond with the late Glafkos Kliridis.