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Political Upheaval from 'Karystianou's' Emerging Party

Published January 8, 2026, 07:12
Political Upheaval from 'Karystianou's' Emerging Party

Maria Karystianou, known as the 'mother of Tempi', is seriously considering the formation of a new political party, causing upheaval in the political landscape. Polls show that her potential party could gather a significant percentage of votes, reaching up to 30% in some cases. Parties are now treating Karystianou more as a political player, with SYRIZA concerned about the political 'flirtation' of Nikolas Farandouris with her and PASOK showing little concern. Karystianou seeks to attract voters from parties such as Greek Solution and Freedom Course, as well as undecided voters and young people. The founding date of the party appears to be linked to the anniversary of the tragic Tempi accident (February 28th) and the end of her term as president of the relatives' association (March).