Democratic Party (Cyprus)
The Democratic Party (Greek: Δημοκρατικό Κόμμα (ΔΗΚΟ), Dimokratikó Kómma (DIKO)) is a Greek-Cypriot nationalist, centrist political party in Cyprus founded in 1976 by Spyros Kyprianou.
Democratic Party Δημοκρατικό Κόμμα | |
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| Abbreviation | DIKO |
| Leader | Nikolas Papadopoulos |
| Founder | Spyros Kyprianou |
| Founded | 12 May 1976 |
| Split from | Eniaion |
| Headquarters | Nicosia, Cyprus |
| Youth wing | NEDIK |
| Women's wing | GODIK |
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| Political position | Centre |
| International affiliation | Progressive Alliance |
| 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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DIKO is variously described as centrist, centre-left or centre-right; internationally, it is a member of the Progressive Alliance, which groups together mainly centre-left parties. 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. Its electoral stronghold is the Paphos District.
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