Yiannis Karousos is new Disy deputy leader
Yiannis Karousos has been confirmed as the new deputy leader of Disy without opposition, following the conclusion of the party’s nomination process.
The submission period for nominations for the ...
War of words breaks out between Letymbiotis and Neophytou
Government spokesman Konstantinos Letymbiotis on Friday called on former Disy leader Averof Neophytou to recognise the achievements of the Christodoulides administration and to stop showing animosity.
In a post on ...
The Western orientation of Cyprus non-negotiable, says Demetriou
Closer ties with Nato would not only render the island a pillar of security and stability in the region but would also create better conditions for a solution to the ...
Call to institutionalise minimum operating standards in essential services during strikes
House President and Disy leader Annita Demetriou on Tuesday said she planned to table a proposal to institutionalise minimum operating levels in essential services during industrial action.
The move comes ...
Pitfalls in local government changes highlighted
Local government reform had been undertaken without preparation, Akel leader Stefanos Stefanou said on Wednesday.
The two and a half years which had been granted while elections were postponed had ...
Disy and Akel both concerned over failure of massive public projects
The termination of the Paphos-Polis road construction contract has prompted strong reactions from both Disy and Akel, who blame each other and successive governments for issues affecting major public projects ...
Disy pledges responsible budget support with conditions
Disy will continue to act responsibly and will support the state budget, but without a blank cheque, party president Annita Demetriou said on Monday.
Demetriou, who is holding a series ...
Disy MP Diplaros to stand down at 2026 election
Disy MP Efthimios Diplaros on Sunday announced that he would not stand for re-election at the next parliamentary elections in 2026.
His party is set to introduce a new internal rule ...
Disy leader suggests ways of closing housing supply gap
Opposition Disy on Monday called for a “holistic” approach to tackling the problem of affordable housing, while for its part the government promised more programmes to help young people get ...
Disy remains the leading party – new poll
Despite facing significant pressure, political party Disy continues to maintain its position as the leading party in Cyprus, according to a poll conducted by RetailZoom on behalf of daily Politis.
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Top Disy members call on president for decisiveness on Cyprus talks
The government should do everything in its power and insist on resumption of negotiations, House speaker and Disy leader Annita Demetriou said on Monday.
Elsewhere, the party’s former leader ...
Govt calls Disy ‘petty’, party hits back in war of words
The government and Disy engaged in a renewed spat on Wednesday over education ministry proposals put forth by party leader Annita Demetriou, which quickly deteriorated into a back-and-forth.
By evening, ...
Averof and Annita lock horns over interconnector
Disy leader Annita Demetriou and her predecessor Averof Neophytou on Friday exchanged differing opinions over the Great Sea Interconnector.
Appearing on CyBC just minutes apart, Neophytou first on the radio ...
Turkish Invasion: 50 years
Outpouring of grief and anger from political parties
Grief, anger and a call to urgently solve the Cyprus problem were the key themes from political parties on Saturday, who paid tribute to the 50-year anniversary since the Turkish ...
Disy leader pessimistic on future of talks
There is not much to be optimistic about over the Cyprus issue at present, Disy leader Annita Demetriou said on Wednesday, a day after a snap meeting with Greek Premier ...
Frustration in govt after Disy letter published
Bickering between the government and opposition Disy continued Friday over a letter published by party leader Annita Demetriou after a National Council meeting last week.
In her letter, Demetriou voiced ...
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Govt annoyed by Demetriou’s public criticism
The government on Thursday conveyed its strong annoyance with opposition Disy leader Annita Demetriou over a scathing letter she sent the president concerning the Cyprus issue and the fatigue of ...
Disy leader issues stark warning on future of Cyprus talks
The international community is inching closer towards giving up on hopes of solving the Cyprus problem on the basis of a bizonal, bicommunal federation, Disy leader Annita Demetriou said in ...
Disy bickers with poems and lyrics
Disy party leader Annita Demetriou was on Wednesday fighting to keep her political house in order as its members continued their infighting.
An interview by former Disy President Nicos Anastasiades ...
Ex-Disy leader says Anastasiades had let down thousands who trusted him
Former Disy leader, MP Averof Neophytou, lashed out on Tuesday over a comment by former Disy President Nicos Anastasiades, who had called him “bitter”.
“Those who are bitter are the ...
War of words over advisers
Defending the allegedly covert employment of a number of highly-paid advisers, the presidential palace on Friday skirted a related allegation that one of them was there to create fake social ...
Akel and Disy ‘obsessed with Elam’
Akel and Disy were embroiled in a full day of bickering on Thursday, where they compared each other to Elam.
Ahead of looming elections, the two large parties drew their ...
Officials involved in fight to give police statements, parties condemn scuffle (Updated)
Two local officials of Dromolaxia-Meneou will be giving their depositions at the Kiti police station on Wednesday, following their scuffle at a village café on Tuesday, following damage to the ...
Parisinou not kicked out of Disy despite Elam MEP nomination
Niovi Parisinou, who served as deputy government spokeswoman under President Nicos Anastasiades, has not yet been kicked out of Disy despite nominating Elam’s Geadis Geadi for the European Parliament ...