The People's Champion: Fidias' Rise to Power Raises Questions About Representation Fidias Panayiotou, the 26 year old social media sensation from Cyprus, has managed to hold onto his European Parliament seat while winning a seat in the Cypriot House of Representatives.
This achievement reflects the deep seated disillusionment with traditional politics among voters.
The meteoric rise of Direct Democracy, the party founded by Fidias six months ago, has sent shockwaves through the Cypriot political establishment.