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AKEL Condemns Pheidias for 'Unacceptable' Remarks About Children with Intellectual Disabilities

Published January 25, 2026, 12:07

AKEL strongly condemns the remarks made by MEP Pheidias Panagiotou regarding children with intellectual disabilities, describing them as “unacceptable and deeply problematic.” The party emphasizes that these statements are offensive and disparaging and do not align with his institutional role. The Cypriot Paralympic Committee has already condemned the statements, highlighting the seriousness of the issue. AKEL calls for an immediate apology from Mr. Panagiotou for the public discourse that insults people with disabilities.