Democratic Party (Cyprus)
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Democratic Party (Δημοκρατικό Κόμμα) | |
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Leader | Marios Garoyian |
Founded | 1976 |
Headquarters | Nicosia, Cyprus |
Political ideology | Centre |
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Website | http://www.diko.org.cy/ |
The Democratic Party (Greek: Δημοκρατικό Κόμμα) is a centrist political party in Cyprus, founded in 1976 by Spyros Kyprianou. Until recently it was led by Tassos Papadopoulos, the current President of Cyprus. It was the third-largest party in Parliament, with 9 of 56 seats. In the elections of 21 May 2006, the party won 17.9% and 11 out of 56 seats.
Recent elections within the party have brought Marios Garoyian to its leadership.
[edit] External links
- Dimokratikon Komma official site