Democratic Party (Cyprus)
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The Democratic Party (Greek: Δημοκρατικό Κόμμα (ΔΗΚΟ), Dimokratikó Kómma (DIKO)) is a Greek-Cypriot nationalist, centrist[4] political party in Cyprus founded in 1976 by Spyros Kyprianou.[5][6]
Democratic Party Δημοκρατικό Κόμμα | |
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Abbreviation | DIKO |
Leader | Nikolas Papadopoulos |
Founder | Spyros Kyprianou |
Founded | 12 May 1976 |
Split from | Eniaion[1] |
Headquarters | Nicosia, Cyprus |
Youth wing | NEDIK |
Women's wing | GODIK |
Ideology | |
Political position | Centre |
International affiliation | Progressive Alliance[2][3] |
European Parliament group | Progressive Alliance of Socialists and Democrats |
Colours | Blue, Orange |
House of Representatives | 9 / 56
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European Parliament | 1 / 6
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Municipal Councils | 74 / 478
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Website | |
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DIKO is variously described as centrist,[7][8] centre-left[9] or centre-right;[10][11][12] internationally, it is a member of the Progressive Alliance, which groups together mainly centre-left parties.[2] Among all Cypriot political parties, DIKO claims to be the most loyal follower of the policies of Archbishop Makarios, the founding father of the Republic of Cyprus.[13] Its electoral stronghold is the Paphos District.[citation needed]