In Alithia, the lead story titled “When power is baptised as a solution” focuses on the crisis in Venezuela, describing the country as standing “between the collapse of a regime and the collapse of the rules”. Elsewhere, the paper reports that results are awaited from the state chemistry laboratory in connection with the poisoning of five people, one of whom has died. In another article, it refers to trade unions’ request for a meeting with the President of the Republic over the minimum wage, alongside the position of the Employers and Industrialists Federation.
In Politis, the main headline “We are heading towards political primitivism” accompanies an interview with Archbishop Georgios, who defends his right to speak publicly on all issues. In other coverage, the paper reports that private hospitals are covering staffing needs with undeclared nurses, while another article refers to a “mystery of deadly water” following the poisoning of five people.
In Phileleftheros, the lead story “Violent political thriller with Sykas” reports that offences involving a DISY MP are under investigation, with evidence being gathered in the context of a possible lifting of parliamentary immunity. Elsewhere, the paper writes about plans by the Nicosia municipality to relocate the central bus station from Solomos Square. In another report, it refers to a confidential memo by the Chief of Police concerning police working hours.
Haravgi leads with the headline “Minimum wage below basic needs”, reporting that trade unions and political parties are calling on the government to heed workers’ concerns. Elsewhere, the paper covers a protest condemning US intervention in Venezuela, with demonstrators voicing support for the right of peoples to decide their own future. In another article, it publishes statements by the president of the RTK outlining the party’s political plan for the Turkish Cypriot community.
The English-language Cyprus Mail leads with the headline “DISY MP dropped from ballot after abuse allegation”, reporting that the party’s president said the principles upheld by DISY are non-negotiable. Elsewhere, the paper refers to a UNFICYP response to an incident involving the harassment of farmers in the buffer zone near Aglantzia. In another report, it covers the protest outside the US embassy in Nicosia against US intervention in Venezuela.