Frixos Vryonides has announced his candidacy for co-vice president of Volt Cyprus in the party’s internal elections on 10 October, saying he wants to contribute to strengthening its political presence and role.
Volt is preparing to elect a new leadership at its electoral congress, where members will choose two co-presidents, two co-vice presidents and the remaining 21 members of the political council.
‘Politics can be done differently’
Announcing his candidacy, Vryonidis referred to the disappointment and disillusionment felt by parts of society towards politics, with many believing that “nothing changes”.
“What concerns me is how accustomed we have become to this thought. That things ‘are just the way they are’ and will remain that way,” he said.
He argued that giving up on efforts to bring about change ultimately benefits those who want the existing situation to continue.
Vryonides said he remains optimistic that politics can be conducted differently and believes participation remains worthwhile even when the desired outcome appears distant.
Calls for a progressive political voice
Reflecting on his experience with Volt, Vryonides said he had seen people voluntarily contribute their time, knowledge and energy towards developing a comprehensive political platform.
He acknowledged the difficulties facing the party after it failed to enter Parliament, but argued that what has already been achieved should provide an incentive for greater effort rather than discouragement.
Vryonides said Cyprus needs a “progressive, liberal and rational voice” capable of substantiating its positions, submitting proposals, holding those in power to account and raising issues that are often avoided in public debate.
“I want to contribute so that Volt can fulfil this role,” he said.
Formally announcing his candidacy for co-vice president, Vryonides said he was ready “to work, to listen and to assume the share of responsibility” that falls to him.
Volt prepares to elect new leadership
Vryonides previously stood as a Volt candidate in the parliamentary elections in the Nicosia district.
His candidacy comes as competition for the party’s new leadership takes shape.
Pieros Karoullas and Lysia Demetriou have announced a joint candidacy for the party’s two co-presidency positions, while Natasa Ioannou has separately announced that she is also seeking the co-presidency.
The new leadership will be chosen during Volt Cyprus’ electoral congress on 10 October.
Who is Frixos Vryonidis?
Vryonides was born in Nicosia in 1988 and has family roots in Agros and Spilia.
He grew up in Archangelos and Lakatamia and has lived in Pano Deftera for the past nine years.
After graduating from Agios Georgios Lyceum in Lakatamia in 2006, he completed his military service with the National Guard, serving at outposts along the Green Line.
He subsequently studied law at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, graduating in 2011.
In 2012, he obtained an LLM in International Commercial Law from the University of Nottingham in the United Kingdom.
Legal career
Vryonides has practised law in Nicosia since 2013 and is a member of both the Cyprus Bar Association and the Nicosia Bar Association.
His professional experience covers a broad range of legal cases, both in and outside court, as well as corporate compliance and personal data protection.
Since 2018, he has been registered on the Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission’s Register of Certified Persons at Advanced Level.
Political involvement began as a student
Vryonides’ involvement in public affairs began during his university years in Athens, where he served as president of the National Federation of Cypriot Students in Athens (EFEK Athens) from 2008 to 2009.
Within Volt, he serves as coordinator of the party’s Institutions Committee and is a member of its Legal Affairs Committee.
His stated political interests include the functioning of institutions, the quality of democracy, equal opportunities and social justice.
In his public interventions, he places particular emphasis on evidence-based debate, rationalism and greater citizen participation, with the stated objective of contributing to a more modern, open and fair society.
Vryonidis is married and has three children, aged eight, six and one.
