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Pantelis Chrysostomou (DIKO) Demands Public Apology from Fydias for Offensive Comment on Disabilities

Published January 26, 2026, 13:23
Pantelis Chrysostomou (DIKO) Demands Public Apology from Fydias for Offensive Comment on Disabilities

Pantelis Chrysostomou, a member of the Central Committee of DIKO, is demanding a public apology from Fydias Panayiotou for an offensive comment he made regarding disabilities. Mr. Chrysostomou emphasizes that the fight against prejudice is a daily struggle for people with disabilities and that such behavior is unacceptable. He also calls on Mr. Panayiotou's fellow candidates in the Direct Democracy party to clarify their position on the controversial statements. Mr. Chrysostomou stresses that elected officials should support and protect people with disabilities, not mock them. This statement comes ahead of the upcoming parliamentary elections and aims to raise public awareness about the dignity of people with disabilities.