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Irene-Odysseas: From a Chance Hitchhike in 1987 to a Joint Political Path

Published February 27, 2026, 09:12
Irene-Odysseas: From a Chance Hitchhike in 1987 to a Joint Political Path

Irene Charalambidou and Odysseus Michailidis have a special story of how they met, starting in 1987 when soldier Odysseus hitchhiked and was picked up by presenter Irene. This chance encounter, after almost four decades, appears to be leading to political cooperation. Irene Charalambidou and the ALMA party are close to finalizing a cooperation agreement, with an emphasis on transparency and the fight against corruption. The cooperation will not involve party membership, as Charalambidou wishes to maintain her political autonomy. The details of the agreement are expected to be announced on Monday.