Savia Orphanidou

Savia Orphanidou (Greek: Σάβια Ορφανίδου; born 18 August 1979) is a Cypriot economist and politician. She has served in the House of Representatives since December 2019, representing the Nicosia constituency as a member of the Democratic Rally (DISY).

Early life and career Orphanidou was raised in Nicosia, Cyprus, and attended The English School. She obtained a BSc in economics and politics and an MA in international political economy from the University of Warwick.

In 2025, Orphanidou was included in a list of the "most powerful women" in Cyprus compiled by the Employers and Industrialists Federation (OEB) and the Gender Equality Commissioner.

Political career

Youth politics Orphanidou became involved in youth politics in the early 2000s. From 2003 to 2005, she was a member of the Nicosia District Committee of NEDISY, the youth wing of the Democratic Rally (DISY), and Nicosia District Secretary for MAKI, the student wing of DISY. From 2005 to 2007, she served as the public relations secretary of the NEDISY political bureau. In 2009, she became the press and communications secretary of the Organisation of Young Scientists of DISY, remaining in the role until 2011.

Accessibility law In March 2023, Orphanidou tabled a bill along with DIKO MP Christiana Erotokritou that would provide accommodations to vulnerable groups such as seniors and people with disabilities, granting them priority access to public services. Parliament passed the bill unanimously.

Animal rights In March 2025, she tabled a bill to strengthen protections against animal abuse by amending the Law on the Protection and Welfare of Animals, stating that "a nation's values are evident in how it treats its animals."

Maternity protections In May 2025, she proposed an amendment to the Protection of Maternity Law that would provide an additional three months of flexible working hours to new mothers. The bill was passed unanimously by parliament, with support from several trade unions, despite opposition from the Cyprus Chamber of Commerce.

Personal life In July 2020, Orphanidou gave birth to her first child, a daughter.