Politics · Cyprus

Nikos Kleanthous, former DIKO MP, passes away at 78

13 sourcesFirst reported 14 hours agoUpdated 10 hours ago

Story Compare

AI summary: catch up in 20 seconds

Nikos Kleanthous, a former MP and historic member of the Democratic Party (DIKO), passed away at the age of 78 on July 21, 2026.
Born on March 23, 1948, in Larnaca, Kleanthous studied law at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens and later practiced as a lawyer.
He was a founding member of DIKO in 1976 and served the party and the public life of Cyprus for several decades.
His death has elicited expressions of sadness and respect from both DIKO and other political entities in Cyprus.
Kleanthous is remembered for his significant contributions to politics and public service in the country.

Generated by AI from the 13 sources below · always verify with the originals

AI summary: catch up in 20 seconds

Summarising the coverage…

Generated by AI from the 13 sources below · always verify with the originals

The full picture

AI-synthesised from 13 sources · no editorial bias

Nikos Kleanthous, a prominent figure in the Democratic Party of Cyprus (DIKO) and a former Member of Parliament, passed away unexpectedly at the age of 78. Born on March 23, 1948, in Larnaca, Kleanthous was one of the founding members of DIKO established in 1976. He played a significant role in the party's early days and later served on the committee appointed by Archbishop Makarios III's government to investigate the 1974 coup attempt.

Kleanthous had a distinguished career in both law and politics, having studied law at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens before practicing as a lawyer. His contributions to Cyprus' political landscape have been recognized with expressions of grief from various political groups, including DIKO, which honored his dedication to public service, freedom, democracy, and social justice. Kleanthous leaves behind a legacy of political involvement and community service, as well as a family including two children.

The full picture

AI-synthesised from 13 sources · no editorial bias

Synthesis generating…

All coverage (13)

In this storyGovernment & Politics Education Church of Cyprus AKEL

Nikos Kleanthous, former DIKO MP, passes away at 78

All coverage (13)

Comments · 0 (subscribers)