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ALMA Chooses Right-Wing Agenda, Rejects Cooperation with AKEL

Published March 25, 2026, 07:00
ALMA Chooses Right-Wing Agenda, Rejects Cooperation with AKEL

The newly formed ALMA party is facing criticism for its politically unwarranted attack on AKEL. ALMA's president, Odysseus Michaelides, accused AKEL of corruption without providing evidence, while ALMA has stated it will not cooperate with AKEL after the elections, preferring collaboration with DISY. ALMA has expressed support for Cyprus's accession to NATO and adopts the neo-liberal economic policies of DISY, revealing a clear right-wing agenda. AKEL is urging voters to support progressive forces and reject ALMA, which it believes aligns with the right-wing and far-right establishment.