
Cyprus Parliament Expresses Solidarity with Greece Over Deadly Wildfires
The Cyprus parliament, through House president Annita Demetriou, expressed solidarity with Greece as devastating wildfires continue to rage across several parts of the country.
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The Cyprus parliament, through House president Annita Demetriou, expressed solidarity with Greece as devastating wildfires continue to rage across several parts of the country.

House President Annita Demetriou stated that the search for a solution to the Cyprus problem is not aided by 'policies of isolation or wise words,' as efforts to resume talks intensify.

Disy leader Annita Demetriou marked the party’s 50th anniversary by honoring its founding principles, thanking supporters for recent election results, and declaring a new chapter for the center-right party.

Annita Demetriou, President of the Cypriot Parliament, met with Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis to discuss the Cyprus issue. Demetriou emphasized that 50 years of division and occupation are unacceptable.

The president of SYRIZA-PS is scheduled to meet with Annita Demetriou, the Speaker of the Cypriot House of Representatives, at the Parliament on Tuesday at 12:15.

Cypriot political leaders, including Annita Demetriou and Nikolas Papadopoulos, are advocating for a greater role for the European Union in resolving the Cyprus problem. They emphasize the EU's potential as a lever of pressure and call for a clear Greek Cypriot stance in the talks.

President Nikos Christodoulides received House speaker Annita Demetriou at the presidential palace to congratulate her on her recent re-election, emphasizing continued cooperation on shared challenges.

Disy stated that its agreement with social media influencer Fidias Panayiotou and his party, Direct Democracy Cyprus, which led to their support for Annita Demetriou's re-election as House President, had no connection to presidential elections.

Kaklamanis has extended congratulations to Annita Demetriou on her re-election as the President of the House of Representatives of Cyprus. This comes amidst reports of an alleged assassination plot against Demetriou, which Disy has confirmed via email.

Annita Demetriou, leader of Disy and president of the House, concluded her party's election campaign by reiterating her message that a vote for Disy would prevent a return to policies of instability.

Disy president Annita Demetriou intensified her party’s pre-election campaign in Nicosia, urging youth to vote responsibly and stating that 'politics is not TikTok.' She accused political opponents of avoiding clear positions on major national issues.

Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis met with Annita Demetriou, President of the Cypriot House of Representatives and Democratic Rally, at the Maximos Mansion, emphasizing strong ties between the two nations.

Cyprus's Disy party launched its campaign battle bus for the upcoming parliamentary election, with party leader Annita Demetriou commencing an island-wide tour.

House president Annita Demetriou on Tuesday received Romania’s ambassador to Cyprus, Dan Mihalache, on the occasion of the completion of his term.

Cypriot House President and Disy leader Annita Demetriou emphasized that unity and a sense of responsibility are crucial for securing the country's future, speaking after a March 25 student parade.

Disy president and House speaker Annita Demetriou has called for an immediate crisis management strategy to shield Cyprus' tourism industry from the economic repercussions of the US-Israeli conflict and the broader Iran crisis.

Disy chief and president of the House, Annita Demetriou, called for the resignation/sacking of Agriculture Minister Maria Panayiotou for her inadequate handling of the outbreak of the foot and mouth disease. At a specially called news conference on Wednesday, Demetriou lambasted the slapdash approach of the government to a problem it had ignored, despite being […]

Annita Demetriou advocates for less public discourse to allow diplomacy to work on the Cyprus problem, while Fidias Panayiotou calls for increased public participation in discussions regarding the issue.

House president Annita Demetriou declared that determining the fate of every missing person from the 1974 Turkish invasion remains an "unfulfilled debt" to their families and to Cyprus, speaking to a Greek missing persons committee.

House President Annita Demetriou told the plenary of the Hellenic Parliament that Greece and Cyprus should deepen cooperation across defence and regional security, emphasizing that 'The Greeks of Cyprus cannot be turned into a minority in their own land'.

Greek Foreign Minister George Gerapetritis met with Cypriot Parliament President Annita Demetriou to discuss the Cyprus issue and coordination between Greece and Cyprus. The meeting focused on strategies and cooperation regarding the ongoing Cyprus problem.

Disy leader Annita Demetriou stated that the party will nominate its own candidate for the 2028 presidential elections, ruling out support for a potential bid by current President Nikos Christodoulides.

Party leaders and representatives in the newly elected Cypriot House of Representatives are scheduled to hold their inaugural meeting, chaired by House President Annita Demetriou, to begin arrangements for the new parliamentary term.

Police investigations are ongoing into email death threats sent to Annita Demetriou, the newly re-elected House President and leader of Disy in Cyprus.

Direct Democracy Cyprus leader Fidias Panayiotou has explained his party's decision to vote for Disy leader Annita Demetriou as House president, stating their philosophy is not to cause disruption.

A threatening email concerning a potential assassination attempt against Annita Demetriou, President of the Cypriot Parliament and DISY party leader, was received by the party's offices. Authorities have been informed about the incident.

Disy party leader Annita Demetriou held her final pre-election rally in Nicosia, urging voters to support an 'alliance of responsibility.' She characterized the upcoming election as a crucial choice between responsibility and populism.

Disy leader Annita Demetriou reiterated that the Cyprus issue remains of paramount importance to her party, following recent remarks by Nikos Christodoulides suggesting potential concrete developments on the problem.

Disy, a political party in Cyprus, has announced its commitment to supporting initiatives aimed at reducing electricity costs. This pledge was made by party president Annita Demetriou following a meeting with the Electricity Authority of Cyprus (EAC) board of directors and trade unions.

The Phanos N. Epiphaniou Group celebrated a significant milestone with the successful inauguration of its new facilities on Meteoron Street in Strovolos, Cyprus. The event was attended by the President of the House of Representatives, Annita Demetriou.

The leader of Cyprus's Disy party and House president, Annita Demetriou, is being criticized for adopting pro-government rhetoric despite her party being in opposition.

House President Annita Demetriou on Thursday said that the purpose of a solution to the Cyprus problem is to re-examine the role of the island’s three guarantor powers, amid emboldened rhetoric on…

It is “incomprehensible” that Agriculture Minister Maria Panayiotou remains in post, Akel leader Stefanos Stefanou said on Thursday, a day after Disy leader and House President Annita Demetriou joined his calls for her resignation. He decried the “incomprehensible insistence of the president to keep the agriculture minister in her position, despite her blatant inability to […]

House President Annita Demetriou on Wednesday demanded the resignation of Agriculture Minister Maria Panayiotou over the ongoing outbreak of foot and mouth disease, which has centred on the Larnaca district in recent weeks. More to follow…

Cyprus's Disy party president Annita Demetriou announced the appointment of former MP Rita Superman to lead the party’s refugee policy portfolio. Superman's extensive experience in refugee matters was highlighted.

Cypriot leaders, including Annita Demetriou and President Christodoulides, called for unity to resolve the Cyprus problem during speeches and memorial services marking the 1974 coup d’état anniversary. They emphasized the importance of collective effort in addressing the island's division.

Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis and Cypriot House President Annita Demetriou reaffirmed their commitment to close coordination on the Cyprus issue, citing renewed diplomatic efforts.

House President Annita Demetriou has urged for 'substantive progress' in efforts to restart negotiations on the Cyprus problem, following her meeting with Greek Foreign Minister Giorgos Gerapetritis in Athens.

House President Annita Demetriou stated that the two sides in Cyprus are not aligned on the Cyprus problem, with Turkey even further apart, and urged those interested in a solution to actively contribute towards it.

Fidias Panayiotou, leader of Direct Democracy, explained his party's decision to back Disy’s Annita Demetriou for House president, arguing that she would have won regardless, a stance that drew rebuke.

Annita Demetriou, head of Disy, successfully secured a second term as House President in Cyprus, demonstrating her political acumen to those who had underestimated her.

Annita Demetriou has been re-elected as the President of the Cypriot Parliament, comfortably defeating her rival Stefanos Stefanou, with political figures at home and abroad offering their congratulations for her second term.

Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis congratulated DISY and its leader Annita Demetriou on their election success in Cyprus, emphasizing that Cypriots chose stability. Other political figures, including Erhurman, also extended their congratulations on the election results.

Outgoing House president and Disy leader Annita Demetriou emphasized that the new parliament's composition must foster cooperation and responsibility for the benefit of citizens, the economy, and the state.

Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis met with Annita Demetriou, the President of the Cypriot House of Representatives, to discuss bilateral relations. Both leaders affirmed the strong and steadfast support between Greece and Cyprus.

Disy leader Annita Demetriou and Greek Food Minister Margaritis Schinas discussed recent outbreaks of foot and mouth disease that have affected both Cyprus and Greece.

A month before parliamentary elections and a day before the House dissolves, Disy leader Annita Demetriou has urged people to exercise their right to vote by carefully choosing candidates.

The Cyprus Parliament marked the 111th anniversary of the Armenian Genocide, with House speaker Annita Demetriou renewing calls for international recognition and stating that "the Armenian tragedy remains unjust to this day."

Finance Minister Makis Keravnos on Tuesday ruled out discussions on a blanket freeze of foreclosures, following a meeting with a Disy delegation led by party president and house speaker Annita Demetriou. The minister stressed that decisions on foreclosures must be reasonable and balanced, warning against measures that could create further economic problems. “We are being monitored […]

DISY president Annita Demetriou yesterday demanded the resignation of Agriculture Minister Maria Panayiotou over her handling of the foot-and-mouth disease outbreak, joining AKEL and the Movement of Ecologists in calling for her removal. Demetriou described the situation as “dramatic and out of control,” saying that behind the statistics were farmers watching their livelihoods destroyed, workers […]

Disy leader Annita Demetriou met with animal farmers in Aradippou, Cyprus, who are facing what has been described as the 'gravest threat in living memory' to their professional lives.