Representative
Deputy
DIKO - Democratic Party
House of Representatives of the Republic of Cyprus
CY - 1402 - Nicosia
Cyprus
Working language: English
09/04/2025 | 20:00:49 (Undelivered speech, Rules of Procedure Art. 31.2) Unfortunately, but perhaps not unexpectedly, we are once again gathered to address the deteriorating state of democracy and human rights in Turkey. The recent arrest of Ekrem İmamoğlu has sent shockwaves across the nation, reigniting memories of the Gezi Park protests and laying bare the fragility of democratic institutions under the current regime. Yet, let us not fall into the trap of treating this arrest as an isolated event. It is but... 30/01/2025 | 16:26:45 Thank you, Madam President. First of all, I would like to express my sincere appreciation to the rapporteur for her important work in preparing this report. Every effort aimed at advancing gender equality and a more inclusive job market must have gender budgeting at its core, thereby creating more diverse, resilient, and innovative economies. Gender budgeting has been on the agenda in several European countries and international organisations for some years now. Raising awareness of the... 28/01/2025 | 12:27:09 Dear colleagues, First and foremost, I would like to thank the rapporteur Ms Dora BAKOYANNIS for this excellent report. Amidst rising geopolitical tensions in both Europe and the Middle East, unilateral acts of aggression against sovereign states, unprecedented humanitarian crises and the disregard for international norms have seriously undermined multilateralism and people’s trust in international institutions. Extremist narratives are on the rise, not only across the Atlantic but also in... 01/10/2024 | 20:38:00 (Undelivered speech, Rules of Procedure Art. 31.2) Dear Colleagues, I wish to sincerely congratulate our Rapporteur Mr. Max Lucks for his unambiguous stance as regards Iran and for underlying the explicit danger we face in attempting to mitigate the effects or soften the image of the Islamic Republic of Iran. Not only is Iran sponsoring global terrorism it is also massively violating the fundamental rights and freedoms of its own people both within and outside its borders and blackmailing... 01/10/2024 | 13:03:25 (Undelivered speech, Rules of Procedure Art. 31.2) Dear Colleagues, In today’s digital era of instant information and communication, the use of propaganda has been elevated into a dominant trend, characterized by limitless potential and increasing sophistication. In the common effort to address this phenomenon, the role of the CoE is vital, especially in fostering cross-border collaboration through its pertinent mechanisms. The Council should urge member States to fully adhere with the...
25/05/2021 | Doc. 15296 | Committee Opinion Strengthening the role of young people in the prevention and resolution of conflicts
02/04/2025 | Doc. 16141 | Written declaration Political persecution of Ekrem İmamoğlu and the erosion of democracy in Türkiye 06/02/2025 | Doc. 16115 | Motion for a resolution The deterioration of women's rights in Afghanistan: a need for global response 03/10/2024 | Doc. 16056 | Motion for a resolution Frontline States: the role of the Council of Europe in implementing the EU Pact on Migration and Asylum 11/06/2024 | Doc. 16006 | Motion for a resolution Call for increased support for refugees in Lebanon 01/02/2024 | Doc. 15849 | Written declaration Human rights situation in Iran
09/04/2025 | Doc. 16152, vote on the draft text for resolution Russian war of aggression against Ukraine: the need to ensure accountability and avoid impunity 09/04/2025 | Doc. 16152, vote on the draft text for recommendation Russian war of aggression against Ukraine: the need to ensure accountability and avoid impunity 09/04/2025 | Doc. 16134, vote on the draft text for recommendation Implementation of judgments of the European Court of Human Rights 09/04/2025 | Doc. 16134, vote on the draft text for resolution Implementation of judgments of the European Court of Human Rights 28/01/2025 | Doc. 16087, vote on the draft text for recommendation The need for a renewed rules-based international order