Yiannis Karousos proposes legislative amendment for Enosis referendum anniversary

Yiannis Karousos, Vice President of the Democratic Rally (DISY) party and President of the Famagusta District Organization for Local Government (EOA), has announced plans to introduce a legislative initiative after the upcoming elections. The proposal aims to reverse the 2017 legislative amendment that removed the official school commemoration of the January 15 anniversary of the 1950 Enosis (union with Greece) referendum. Karousos stated that the 2017 decision was a political error and that the state has an obligation to honor this historical event. He intends to present his proposal to the House of Representatives to ensure the anniversary is once again recognized within the educational system. Karousos argues that the majority of DISY supporters hold patriotic values and that his initiative reflects the need for a clear stance on historical identity. No specific timeline for the bill submission has been set, as it is contingent on the conclusion of the electoral period.