DISY Emergency Meeting After Assault Allegation

DISY announced an emergency meeting of its Political Bureau for tonight at 9:00 PM, following an allegation of assault against a sitting MP from Limassol, who is a member of the party. The incident reportedly occurred at a hotel in Athens during the New Year's celebrations. The leadership of DISY was immediately informed and is considering the political handling of the crisis, including the possibility of removing the MP from the 2026 parliamentary election ballot. The complainant has undergone medical examinations, which revealed injuries, and has filed an official complaint with the Limassol Police Directorate. The case is being investigated by the Limassol TAE, and the possibility of lifting the MP's parliamentary immunity to continue the investigations is being considered. The Legal Service has been asked to provide instructions. The seriousness of the allegation has caused turmoil within DISY, which is in the process of evaluating the next steps. The potential removal of the MP would send a strong message about the party's political stance against violence and abuse. The case is under the jurisdiction of the justice system and is expected to develop rapidly. The Police are expected to conduct further investigations and collect testimonies to ascertain the truth.