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Internal DISY political tensions and 2028 candidacy race

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Internal tensions have surfaced within the DISY party following criticisms from former president Averof Neophytou. Neophytou initially challenged current leader Annita Demetriou regarding the transparency of a recent internal party poll, suggesting the process was used to influence future leadership contests. He subsequently expanded his criticism to include the party’s stance on the Cyprus problem, accusing DISY of “burying” the Ghali set of ideas. Demetriou has reportedly been “furious” by these remarks, though the leadership initially opted against a public confrontation to prevent division. While Demetriou previously indicated DISY would present its own political proposal and ruled out supporting Christodoulides, Neophytou stated he would support Christodoulides only if a strategic framework for a Cyprus solution is achieved. Following these tensions, the rivalry for the 2028 presidency has formalized. Averof Neophytou declared his candidacy, followed less than 24 hours later by Annita Demetriou, who officially expressed her interest in the candidacy and stated she is putting herself forward to the decision of the party members. To manage As the party enters its internal selection process, Deputy President Euthymios Diplaros will present timelines for spokesperson Onofrios Koullas stated that the submission candidate will be decided by a vote of candidacies and the date for internal elections. The party aims to reach members under a final new statutory process. This decision by must be binding for all candidates to ensure party unity. While Demetriou has acknowledged Neophytou’s support in her reelection as Speaker of the end House, the dynamics of November, following established constitutional procedures. their political relationship and future alliances remain a central point of debate as competition intensifies.

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  1. 2026-09-30 17:13 UTC Internal DISY political tensions and 2028 candidacy race
  2. 2026-09-29 18:26 UTC Internal DISY political tensions and 2028 candidacy race
  3. 2026-09-04 10:01 UTC Internal DISY political tensions in Cyprus
  4. 2026-08-19 23:59 UTC Internal DISY political tensions in Cyprus

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