The ECR Conference in Nicosia, promoted by ELAM, focused on immigration and criticized the European Union. ELAM aims to follow the model of Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni’s party. Delegations from 22 countries attended the conference, discussing challenges facing Europe. Marinos Sizopoulos of EDEK warned of “genocidal plans brewing” and emphasized the need for a democratic solution to the Cyprus issue.
– Christos Christou, the president of ELAM, expressed satisfaction with Marios Pelekanos joining the party’s European election ballot.
– Christou sees Pelekanos’ inclusion as aligned with ELAM’s political positions and objectives for Cyprus.
– Pelekanos is joining ELAM not only for the European elections.
– Christou mentioned that Pelekanos shares similar views with ELAM on issues like immigration and demographics.
– According to Christou, Pelekanos has the political maturity and decision-making sharpness for his political future.
– ELAM invites anyone who agrees with its principles and goals to join the party.
– Christou denied that Pelekanos joined ELAM due to being excluded from DISY’s European election ballot, suggesting Pelekanos found his natural place in ELAM due to his personal opinions.
The president of ELAM, Christos Christou, was present at the Tamasos Bishopric during the transfer and counting of money from the safe of Saint Habakkuk, causing reactions from political parties. DISY, AKEL, DIKO, EDEK, DIPA, and the Greens are demanding explanations, with AKEL addressing the issue in the House of Representatives. Christou claims his presence was as an enthroned commissioner appointed by bishop Isaiah and criticizes AKEL’s stance towards the Church. Political parties have various reactions, with some denouncing ELAM and others calling for a thorough investigation into the events at Saint Habakkuk and the involvement of Christou. DIKO’s president, Nikolas Papadopoulos, emphasizes the need for investigation by competent authorities and raises questions about Christou’s presence and ELAM’s connections. EDEK suggests involving the Attorney General and lifting Christou’s parliamentary immunity, while DIPA emphasizes the importance of separating Church and State. The Greens suggest investigating Christou’s involvement in relation to the MPs’ code of ethics.
EDEK has demanded decisive action from state authorities in response to the Saint Habakkuk Monastery scandal involving the ELAM party leader and the former Police Chief. They propose the following measures:
1. The Attorney General’s voluntary intervention and the appointment of independent criminal investigators to fully clarify the case, including potential criminal offenses.
2. Lifting the parliamentary immunity of the ELAM President to facilitate investigations into his involvement.
3. An expert investigation into the timing of the letter appointing the ELAM President as the throne commissioner of the Metropolitan.
4. Summoning the former Chief of Police to investigate his involvement in the scandal.
The text describes a situation involving the Monastery of Saint Habakkuk, where revelations have come to light, likened to “Sodom and Gomorrah.” The former Chief of Police and the President of ELAM were found at the Bishopric of Tamassos counting confiscated money from the Monastery. Despite the unusual nature of their presence, they responded naturally to journalists’ inquiries. The ELAM party leader claimed to be an observer on the throne committee, although his name was not officially recorded at the Bishopric. Another individual, not listed on the Metropolis website, claimed he was simply a friend of Isaiah and saw nothing wrong with the situation. Questions are raised about whether there will be an investigation beyond the ecclesiastical process and if there will be any accountability.