Various are the topics featured on today's newspaper front pages, including yesterday's extraordinary pan-Cypriot congress of EDEK, the launch of investigations by the independent criminal investigators into the "Mafia State" case, the situation at Athalassa Hospital, the Finance Minister's positions on updating the electricity interconnection study. Other front-page topics include the increase in bank deposits, the tragic toll of victims from the Venezuela earthquake, and the emergency convening of the Parliamentary Committee on Human Rights on the issue of gender-based violence.
Alithia, in its main story headlined "Keravnos Shelved the GSI, Damianos Sees Billions of Euros", writes that the statements of Finance Minister Makis Keravnos on updating the electricity interconnection study contradict the positions of the President of the Republic, while Energy Minister Michalis Damianos gave a promise of revenues of 10 billion euros over a 15-year period. Elsewhere it reports that a statutory congress of EDEK was decided for October and elections for December, during the party's extraordinary pan-Cypriot congress, which was marked by tensions and confrontations. It also writes that from September, parliamentary committee sessions will be broadcast live.
Politis, under the headline "A Third Former MP Also Under Investigation", writes that following former EDEK MPs Marinos Sizopoulos and Giorgos Varnavas, the Anti-Corruption Authority has also placed a third former MP under scrutiny for possible fraud and embezzlement of national and European funds amounting to 1.3 million euros. Elsewhere it reports that the death toll from the double deadly earthquake in Venezuela has reached 3,000. The newspaper also notes that approximately 80,000 vehicles are circulating uninsured in Cyprus, while compensation claims are increasing year by year and stand above 19 million euros since 2021.
Fileleftheros, under the headline "The Investigators Get to Work", writes that on Wednesday the Council of Ministers decides on the appointment of Elias Anagnostopoulos to the investigative team for the "Mafia State" case, replacing Christos Mylonopoulos, while within the week the two investigators from Greece also arrive to begin work alongside the three investigators from Cyprus. It also writes that the green light was given for the Larnaca port and Marina by stakeholders. Elsewhere it reports that deposits in banks continue to increase, however the same dynamic is not recorded in the granting of new loans.
Haravgi, under the headline "Athalassa Hospital at Zero Point", writes in its main story that Athalassa Hospital finds itself in a condition that exceeds the limits of an emergency, and that the Government "is not saying a word about Phase B of the new facilities", while nurses do not rule out mobilisations in the immediate period ahead. The newspaper also refers to concerns and shadows over the Geroskipou-Paphos coastal front, despite the assurances of Minister of Transport, Communications and Works Alexis Vafeadis. Haravgi also reports that the Parliamentary Committee on Human Rights is convening in extraordinary session on the issue of gender-based violence.
The reactions in the occupied areas following the arrest of a Lithuanian real estate agent in France, on the basis of a European arrest warrant issued by the Republic of Cyprus, the attack on the 47-year-old Turkish Cypriot in Ayia Napa, the completion of the investigation into the installation of fibre optics in the occupied areas, and the 30th anniversary of the murder of Turkish Cypriot journalist Kutlu Adalı are the main topics featured on today's front pages of the Turkish Cypriot newspapers.
The newspaper Avrupa (Europe), under the headline "The Looters Are Worried. Great Panic", writes that the arrest of a Lithuanian real estate agent in France, on the basis of a European arrest warrant issued by the Republic of Cyprus, and the awaiting of the decision on her extradition to Cyprus caused panic and concern in the occupied areas, and features reaction statements by Turkish Cypriot leader Tufan Erhürman, who said among other things that "the application of politics through the courts" must not be used to resolve the Property issue. Reference is also made to the serious injury of a 47-year-old Turkish Cypriot in Ayia Napa following an attack, as a result of which he is hospitalised on a ventilator in the free areas. It also writes that this year marks 30 years since the murder of Turkish Cypriot journalist Kutlu Adalı in 1996.
The newspaper Halkın Sesi (Voice of the People), under the headline "Time for Action on Fibre Optics", writes that the preparatory work and planning for the installation of fibre optics in the occupied areas has been completed within the framework of Turkey's cooperation with the pseudo-state, while in statements the "prime minister" Ünal Üstel said that works will begin shortly and the goal is for fibre optics to be installed in most occupied areas by the end of 2027. The newspaper also refers to statements by the President of the Republican Turkish Party (CTP), Sıla Usar İncirli, regarding the Property issue, saying that this matter will be settled within the framework of a Cyprus solution. Reference is also made to the attack on the 47-year-old Turkish Cypriot in Ayia Napa, who is on a ventilator at Nicosia General Hospital.
The newspaper Kıbrıs (Cyprus), under the headline "Turkish Cypriots Are Not Without Support", features statements by "prime minister" Ünal Üstel regarding the incident in Ayia Napa, in which a Turkish Cypriot was attacked, which he condemned, saying that acts of this kind must not go unpunished. Reference is also made to Ünal Üstel's statements regarding the fibre optics installation project in the occupied areas and the commencement of works following the completion of the project study. The newspaper also writes that in a written statement, Turkish Cypriot leader Tufan Erhürman condemned the attack on a Turkish Cypriot in Ayia Napa, saying that they are monitoring developments on the matter and that contacts have also been made with the relevant technical committees.
The newspaper Yeni Düzen (New Order), under the headline "The Property Issue Will Be Resolved at the Table", features statements by Turkish Cypriot leader Tufan Erhürman, the President of the Republican Turkish Party (CTP) Sıla Usar İncirli, and Cafer Gürcafer, President of the Association of Turkish Cypriot Building Contractors (KTİMB), regarding the property issue following the arrest of a Lithuanian real estate agent in France on the basis of a European arrest warrant issued by the Republic of Cyprus. Mr Erhürman said that the solution is not punishment through the courts but within the framework of a political settlement, while Sıla Usar İncirli and Cafer Gürcafer said the solution to the Property issue must be found within the framework of negotiations at the talks table. It also features an interview with Ahmet Sözen, professor of political and international relations at an illegal university in the occupied areas, regarding developments in the Cyprus problem. It also writes that a memorial event was held in the occupied areas on the occasion of the anniversary of the murder of Turkish Cypriot journalist, researcher and author Kutlu Adalı in occupied Nicosia on 6 July 1996.
