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Maria Karystianou’s Party Officially Launched Live Event

In Thessaloniki, Maria Karystianou unveiled her new political party, "Hope for Democracy – Citizens' Movement," greeted by an enthusiastic crowd, with journalist Thanasis Avgerinos announced as communications lead.

Dimitris Papafotis Editor in Chief

MAY 21, 2026 AT 7:37 PM Updated: May 21, 2026 8:22 PM

The political event is currently taking place in Thessaloniki for the new party to be led by Ms. Maria Karystianou.

A large crowd, in an atmosphere of great enthusiasm, greeted Maria Karystianou with prolonged applause!

The well-known journalist Thanasis Avgerinos, who will be responsible for the communication of the new party, was the first to take the stage. The party’s name is “Hope for Democracy – Citizens’ Movement Maria Karystianou.”

Watch the political event live

Dimitris Papafotis

Dimitris Papafotis is the editor-in-chief of NewsFire.GR. He was born and raised in Athens. He studied at the Journalism Workshop (1991-1993). He currently lives in Pyrgos, Ilia, where he has been active in radio and various newspapers, while also maintaining his personal blog, Papafotis.gr.