US intervention in Venezuela, disruption at Greek airports due to a communications systems failure, trade unions’ positions on the minimum wage, the government’s stance on the Cyprus–Greece electricity interconnection project, financial affairs of the Strovolos municipality, and state funding for parliamentary parties feature prominently on the front pages of Cyprus’ daily newspapers on Monday.
In Alithia, the lead story titled “Absolute Resolve” focuses on the US operation in Venezuela and the capture of the country’s president. Elsewhere, the paper reports on the lifting of internal memos by the former mayor of Strovolos, which had shifted priority of collections from the municipality to banks. In another report, it notes that Cyprus’ position remains unclear on key issues related to the Cyprus–Greece electricity interconnection project.
In Politis, the main headline “Heading to elections with full coffers” reports that state funding to parliamentary parties, amounting to €7 million, is expected to be disbursed by the end of the week. In other coverage, the paper refers to the US operation “Absolute Resolve” in Venezuela. It also highlights a reduction in income tax on wages following the implementation of tax reform, based on statements by the Tax Commissioner to CNA.
In Phileleftheros, the lead story “Unions step up minimum wage fight” reports that trade unions are seeking a meeting with the President of the Republic following the issuance of the minimum wage decree. Elsewhere, the paper writes that Venezuela’s president has been transferred to the US ahead of trial. In another article, it refers to the chaos caused by flight cancellations at Greek airports on Sunday.
In Haravgi, the front-page headline “The world heading towards a future without rules” focuses on international condemnation of US President Donald Trump’s intervention in Venezuela, while criticising what it describes as a provocative stance by the Cypriot government. Elsewhere, the paper reports on warnings by the Environment Commissioner that Cyprus’ land is under threat and that environmental problems are deeply cultural. It also refers to disruption at Greek airports.
The US operation to arrest and transfer Venezuela’s president dominates today’s Turkish Cypriot press, alongside the identification of a missing person from 1974, concerns over competitiveness and liquidity, a rise in seasonal infections, and the investigation of a sexual assault complaint.
The US operation to arrest and transfer Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro features prominently in today’s Turkish Cypriot newspapers. Other issues highlighted include the identification of the remains of a Turkish Cypriot missing person from 1974 after 46 years, concerns raised by the chamber of commerce over competitiveness and lack of liquidity, an increase in seasonal infections, and the investigation of a complaint involving sexual assault.
In Avrupa (Europe), the lead story titled “The new world order” focuses on the US operation to arrest and transfer Maduro to New York. Elsewhere, the paper argues that regardless of whether Maduro was a bad leader, the US action amounts to “robbery”. In another article, it reports that Turkish opposition leader Özgür Özel accuses President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan of remaining silent over the arrest of his “brother” Maduro out of fear of Donald Trump.
“New era of neo-colonialism” is the headline of the main story in Halkın Sesi (Voice of the People), which describes the US operation to arrest and transfer Maduro to New York as a “new world order”, portraying the United States as the “boss of imperialism”. Elsewhere, the paper reports on a sexual assault complaint at a hair salon in Nicosia, detailing the police investigation, witness statements, and evidence checks, while stressing the need to protect victims. In another report, it highlights the rise in flu and infection cases, urging precautionary measures in schools and public transport, good ventilation, frequent handwashing, avoidance of contact when symptoms are present, and timely consultation with a doctor.
Kıbrıs (Cyprus), under the headline “An ‘unknown’ grave: 46 years of waiting”, recounts the story of Göksen İnce, who learned through a DNA test in 2020 that the “unknown” grave where she had prayed for years belonged to her husband, who had been missing since 1974. In another article, Turkish Cypriot leader Tufan Erhürman comments on the crisis in Venezuela, speaking of a global order dominated by interests and power at the expense of human rights. Elsewhere, “infrastructure minister” Erhan Arıklı argues that the Venezuela issue should serve as a lesson, stressing that Turkish Cypriots should trust no power other than the “motherland”.
The lead story in Yeni Düzen (New Order) is titled “The world in turmoil” and focuses on developments surrounding the US operation to arrest President Maduro. Elsewhere, the paper refers to accusations of “narco-terrorism” against Maduro and his expected appearance before a federal court, a development that global public opinion is following as a shocking intervention in a sovereign state. In another article, the president of the Turkish Cypriot chamber of commerce, Turgay Deniz, says that “competitiveness has weakened and access to finance has become more difficult”, calling for permanent reforms and fiscal discipline in 2026 instead of temporary measures.
