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Tsouroullis Calls on Odyssey to Clarify Questions for Karekla - The Response

Published March 28, 2026, 14:17
Tsouroullis Calls on Odyssey to Clarify Questions for Karekla - The Response

The Head of the Alma Movement, Odysseus Michaelides, sparked discussion with his post on social media regarding his upcoming interview on the SIGMA show "Without Turns". In the post, he published a list of 15 questions that would be asked of him, which caused reactions. The CEO of the DIAS Group and SIGMA television, Chrysanthos Tsouroullis, responded to Mr. Michaelides, accusing him of doing himself and journalist Yannis Karekla a disservice, implying that he is trying to guide the questions. Mr. Tsouroullis challenged Mr. Michaelides to clarify whether he received the questions from a third party. Mr. Tsouroullis also criticized the Provincial Team Secretary of the Alma Movement in Limassol, Nicoletta Tsikini, for her refusal to participate in interviews that are not "staged". He argued that Ms. Tsikini is "hiding" from public discussion and that the journalist will ask the questions he deems appropriate, regardless of Ms. Tsikini's attempts to influence the agenda. The exchange of statements between Mr. Tsouroullis and Mr. Michaelides, as well as Ms. Tsikini, has sparked intense discussion on social media, with users expressing different views on the independence of journalism and the attempt to guide questions. This incident highlights the tensions that can arise between politicians and the media, as well as the importance of transparency and independence in journalistic work. Mr. Tsouroullis's public challenge to Mr. Michaelides underscores the need for clear communication and avoiding suspicions about the integrity of the journalistic process.