Quick Info
| Profession | YouTuber, Politician |
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| Nationality | Cypriot |
| Date of Birth | 10/04/2000 |
| Age | 26 years |
| Birthplace | Meniko, Nicosia, Cyprus |
Latest News about Fidias Panayiotou
01/10/2025
Fidias Panayiotou founded Direct Democracy Cyprus, his own political party, expanding his political influence beyond his independent MEP status. The party represents his vision for youth-focused governance and direct democratic principles in Cyprus.
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Bio/Wiki
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Physical Stats & More
| Height | 5' 9" (175 cm) |
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| Eye Color | Moss Green |
| Hair Color | Dark Brown |
Educational Qualification(s)
| Education | High School Pass out |
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Personal Life
| Religion | Christianity |
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| Food Habit | Vegetarian |
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Relationships & More
| Affairs/Girlfriends | Cassandra (Break-up 2020) |
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| Spouse | Styliana Averkiou |
Family
| Father | Greek Orthodox Christian priest |
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| Mother | Nurse |
| Siblings | 3rd of 6 children |
| Spouse | Styliana Averkiou |
Career
| Overview | Fidias began his journey as a content creator after completing his rigorous military training in the Cypriot Underwater Demolition Team, where he became one of the few to succeed out of seventy candidates. His inspiration stemmed from social media influencers, motivating him to transition from military service to full-time travel and part-time YouTube content creation. In 2024, he was elected as a Member of the European Parliament as an independent candidate with 19.4% of the popular vote, finishing third. He founded Direct Democracy Cyprus political party in October 2025 and is developing an app for direct democracy to enable European citizens to vote on European Parliament matters. |
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Favourites
| Favorite Entrepreneur | Elon Musk |
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Social Media
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Fidias is the son of a Greek Orthodox priest who hoped he would follow in his footsteps. | |
| 2. He had a challenging military training experience where only a few managed to complete it successfully. | |
| 3. Fidias has participated in unique challenges led by content creators like MrBeast. | |
| 4. His career shift towards politics was sparked by his goal to stimulate youth participation. | |
| 5. He previously backed far-right party ELAM before running as an independent candidate. | |
| 6. In early 2023, he began creating political content, including podcasts with 12 out of 14 candidates in Cyprus's presidential elections. | |
| 7. He has interviewed notable figures including British politician Nigel Farage and former kickboxer Andrew Tate. | |
| 8. He had a challenging military training experience in the Cypriot Underwater Demolition Team where only a few managed to complete it successfully. | |
| 9. He describes himself as a 'professional mistake maker' and has undertaken extreme challenges including spending a week in a coffin. | |
| 10. In July 2024, he voted against Ursula von der Leyen remaining president of the European Commission based on a poll conducted on his Twitter account. | |
| 11. He won 40% of votes from the 18-24 age group and 28% from the 25-34 age group in the 2024 European Parliament election. |