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Direct Democracy: A New Political Era in Cyprus

May 24, 2026

The party Direct Democracy has entered the Parliament, with its president, Pheidias Panayiotou, stating that a new political era is beginning in Cyprus. He thanked citizens for their support and promised efforts to improve Cyprus. The party's entry reflects the citizens' desire for new political formations. Panayiotou also left open the possibility of remaining in the European Parliament, while tensions arose during the press conference due to journalists' protests.