Democratic Party (Cyprus)
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Democratic Party (Δημοκρατικό Κόμμα)
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| Leader | Marios Karoyian |
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| Founded | 1976 |
| Headquarters | Nicosia, Cyprus |
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| Ideology | Centrism |
| European Parliament Group | ALDE |
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| Website http://www.diko.org.cy/ |
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The Democratic Party (Greek: Δημοκρατικό Κόμμα, Dimokratikó Kómma) is a centrist political party in Cyprus, founded in 1976 by Spyros Kyprianou. Until recently it was led by Tassos Papadopoulos, who was President of Cyprus before Dimitris Christofias. 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 Karoyian to its leadership.
Papadopoulos was defeated in his bid for re-election in the February 2008 presidential election, placing third in the first round, and subsequently DIKO announced its support for AKEL candidate Dimitris Christofias in the second round.[1]
[edit] Presidents
- 1976-2000 Spyros Kyprianou
- 2000-2006 Tassos Papadopoulos
- 2006-present Marios Karoyian
[edit] References
- ^ "Communist chief gains edge in Cyprus poll", AFP (news.com.au), February 21, 2008.
[edit] External links
- Dimokratikon Komma official site
- Cyprus Elections & Politics
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