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Maria Karystianou Announces New Political Party

Published January 6, 2026, 08:23
Maria Karystianou Announces New Political Party

Maria Karystianou, President of the Association of Relatives of the Victims of Tempi, announced the creation of a new political party. Karystianou emphasized that social awakening has mobilized many Greeks, both in Greece and abroad, to contribute to this effort. The party is being organized quickly and aims at the purification of the country. It has not been clarified whether Karystianou will lead the party, but she stated that the people will show the leader through the procedures. The criteria for participation in the party include experience, knowledge, clarity, volunteerism, and integrity of character. They do not want people involved in political circles. Karystianou referred to her acquaintance with SYRIZA MEP Nikolas Farandouris, expressing positive comments about his help in organizing events. She also noted that she has not been asked to resign from the Association of Relatives of the Victims, as her term expires in March. Karystianou accused some of trying to blackmail and silence her, offering her money and titles, while her child was also threatened. She reaffirmed her determination to seek answers to the circumstances of the tragedy in Tempi.