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Karystianou Resigns from Tempi Victims' Association, Cites Internal Obstruction

Published January 14, 2026, 09:23
Karystianou Resigns from Tempi Victims' Association, Cites Internal Obstruction

Maria Karystianou, president of the Tempi Victims' Association 2023, has resigned, alleging serious internal interference and a lack of transparency in the association's finances. Ms. Karystianou states that she faced "underhanded tactics" and a hostile climate, and deems the decision by five board members to remove her invalid, as no legal meeting was held on the matter. Her resignation comes after a letter and joint statement from board members, citing her intention to form a political party. Ms. Karystianou claims that during her term, she encountered systematic obstacles to the publication of the association's financial data, as well as challenges to her interventions regarding the Tempi case in the European Parliament. Despite her efforts to maintain unity, internal conflict escalated, leading to her resignation. In her announcement, Ms. Karystianou calls for a General Assembly to elect a new board, as the number of members has fallen below the statutory limit. She urges members, relatives of the victims, and survivors to decide on the future direction of the association. This case highlights the difficulties faced by victims' organizations in their efforts to operate transparently and claim their rights, while raising questions about the unity and effectiveness of the Tempi Victims' Association.

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