Thanasis Avgyrinos quits as spokesperson for Maria Karystianou's 'Hope for Democracy' party

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Journalist Thanasis Avgyrinos announced on social media that he has resigned from his role as spokesperson for the political movement "Hope for Democracy" led by Maria Karystianou. He stated that he no longer has any responsibility for the party's communications and will no longer represent it in the media.

In his post, Avgyrinos referred to a "parallel press office" that began operating on 12 July, which he said he was not informed about, and criticized the presence of "plant" advisors within the party, describing them as a problem for the movement. He added that each individual must take responsibility for their own actions and said he would be taking a short vacation.

The resignation comes as Karystianou's party faces declining poll numbers and is currently on a regional tour, with meetings in Larissa alongside local officials. The development is being noted within Greece's political landscape.

Entities: Demetris Kouretas · Dimitris Kouretas · Greek political party · Hope for Democracy · Larissa · Maria Karystianou · Maria Karystinou · Thanasis Avgurin · Thanasis Avgyrinos · Thanasis Avgérinos · Thanasēs Avgērinós · parallel press office

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What the coverage asserts, and how well corroborated each claim is across sources.

[● 9 SOURCES] A parallel press office has been operating within the movement since 12 July. (public social‑media post)
[● 3 SOURCES] He criticized the presence of 'planted' or 'cultivated' advisors in the party. (All articles)
[● 3 SOURCES] He said he has had no responsibility for the party's communication activity for many days. (All articles)
[● 3 SOURCES] He said he would take a few days of vacation. (All articles)
[● 3 SOURCES] He does not know the composition of the parallel press office. (All articles)
[● 3 SOURCES] He announced his resignation via a Facebook post. (All articles)
[● 3 SOURCES] Thanasis Avgérinos resigned from his position as spokesperson of the party 'Hope for Democracy'. (All articles)
[● 3 SOURCES] A parallel press office has been operating within the movement since at least 12 July, whose composition Avgerinos does not know. (Facebook post)
[● 3 SOURCES] Avgerinos accused the movement of having ‘planted and suspicious advisors’ influencing the group. (Facebook post)
[● 3 SOURCES] Avgerinos said he no longer has any responsibility for the communication activity of 'Hope for Democracy' and does not represent it in the media. (Facebook post)
[● 3 SOURCES] Thanasīs Avgerinos announced his resignation as press spokesperson for the party 'Hope for Democracy' led by Maria Karystianou. (Facebook post)
[● 6 SOURCES] He stated he no longer has any responsibility for the party’s communication activities and does not represent it in the media. (All listed articles)