«Alithia», under the title "Christodoulides puts forward ideas," writes that Guterres made clear the conditions for a 2+1 or 5+1 meeting have not been created, but that the President returned with "new" ideas. Elsewhere, it reports that DISY has described the appointment of Nikos Tornaritis as presidential envoy for the Cyprus problem as erratic moves and petty politics. "A" also writes that by 2028 Cyprus will have permanent waste management plans.
«Politis» titles its lead story "Going to New York with empty suitcases," referring to Guterres's clear warning that much more work is still needed. In another story, "P" writes that the Anti-Corruption Authority will finally proceed with an investigation into the black van case. Elsewhere, it reports that the cost of pension reform is high, with the transitional period from 2027 to 2032 costing the state €486.6 million and the Social Insurance Fund €334.2 million.
«Fileleftheros» titles its lead story "Next step up in the air," reporting that the President is going into his meeting with Guterres with new ideas. In another report, it covers the House debate on GESY, noting that waiting lists are shrinking even as beneficiaries' demands increase. "F" also highlights an appeal filed by the law firm of N. Anastasiades and two lawyers seeking the partial annulment of the Anti-Corruption Authority's report on the "Mafia State."
«Haravgi», under the title "Not a single euro from the state for pensions," writes that critical issues in the pension reform remain unresolved, with the bill effectively passed on to the Social Insurance Fund. Elsewhere, it reports that inflation and the cost of living are rising, with costs becoming unbearable for households. "H" also writes about confusion over the cancellation of school bus routes, caused by conflicting messaging from two ministries.
The English-language Cyprus Mail titles its lead story "Under-15s face social media ban," referring to the bill going to parliament that would ban under-15s from accessing social media. Elsewhere, it reports that the Attorney General has rejected a request to halt the appeal against the British father over the death of his three-year-old child, who fell from a balcony in Paphos. It also features the President's statements on new ideas he intends to share with the UN Secretary-General.
The weekly «Gnomi», titled "Today they came for the activists! Tomorrow?" leads with the House Environment Committee's discussion, prompted by an ELAM proposal, on environmental activists and their actions. Elsewhere, it reports that clashes within the Right are intensifying ahead of the presidential election. "G" also writes about what it describes as authoritarian conduct by the Legal Service in investigations into the black van case and other matters.
«Pontiki» leads with the title "You spoke of Greenland, you spoke of Ukraine, you said not a word about Cyprus," referring to remarks by MEP Loucas Fourlas criticising the Commission President's speech to the European Parliament. Elsewhere, it reports that mosquitoes are proving resistant to insecticides. "P" also writes that Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland want independence from the UK.
In the Turkish Cypriot press, the recall of the "law" abolishing "mixed, horizontal voting" by Tufan Erhürman all but dominates today's coverage, alongside the meeting between the two leaders, a two-day visit by Turkish Vice President Cevdet Yılmaz, and other domestic news.
«Avrupa» ("Europe"), under the title "Flowers from the grave, in Avrupa," centres its front page on Lila Hairi, referring to a column by Sener Levent on the activist whose message was made public last June, after her death, on social media, announcing it and causing shock. The paper's front page carries a large photo of flowers wrapped in a page of Avrupa and a small photo of Lila, with no other story featured.
«Halkın Sesi» ("Voice of the People"), titled "Veto crisis over mixed voting," writes that after the Turkish Cypriot leader announced he had "referred back" the "law" to the "parliament," "prime minister" Ünal Üstel reacted strongly, saying they would not back down. Elsewhere, it covers the leaders' meeting, reporting that new ideas were put on the table, that the meeting lasted around two hours, and that Erhürman travels to New York on 23 September. In another story, it reports that rising inflation and the cost of living have hit tourism, with the Turkish Cypriot travel agents' association saying many businesses in the sector can no longer keep up with costs.
«Kıbrıs» ("Cyprus") runs a double headline, "Erhürman: Too soon before the elections; Üstel: Serious inconsistency," reporting rising tension over "mixed voting" after the "prime minister" responded to Erhürman's referral of the "law" by calling it a political rather than a legal position, alongside a statement from Kudret Özersay reminding Erhürman that CTP had said yes to abolishing "horizontal voting" back in 2017. Elsewhere, it covers the leaders' meeting, reporting that once again no progress was made on confidence-building measures. In another story, it reports that Turkish Vice President Cevdet Yılmaz arrives in the north today, where he will attend the opening of a "martyrs'" museum and hold meetings.
«Yeni Düzen» ("New Order"), under the title "Making changes two months before elections is damaging for democracy," features Erhürman's comments yesterday, after his meeting with President Christodoulides, on his reasoning for the "referral," including that it would set a bad precedent for future "elections," with the prevailing concern being that any governing majority could change the "electoral system" in its favour shortly before a vote. Elsewhere, it juxtaposes Erhürman's statement that the conditions for a 5+1 meeting have not yet been created with the UN Secretary-General's remark two days earlier that a great deal of work remains to be done.
Source: Cyprus News Agency (CNA)
