The political landscape as it has been shaped following the re-election of the President of DISY to the Presidency of the House of Representatives, and ahead of the 2028 Presidential elections, the meetings of the Personal Envoy of the UN Secretary-General, Maria Angela Holguín, with the two leaders tomorrow, the pension system, the World Cup, as well as other domestic and international current affairs, are featured in today’s Sunday press.
“Alithia”, under the headline “The end of illusions”, writes in its main story that with Ms Holguín’s meetings with the two leaders tomorrow, the UN Secretary-General’s final effort on the Cyprus issue begins, and the objective is to compel the Turkish Cypriot leader to adhere to the commitments he himself set out. This implies a return to Crans-Montana and continuation so that the “last mile” can be completed. In another article, it reports that DISY clarified in a statement that its agreement with Direct Democracy concerned social policies and not any form of exchange of favours. Elsewhere, it refers to citizens’ complaints that the Electricity Authority of Cyprus (EAC) is constructing a high-voltage pylon in close proximity to homes in the Pano Polemidia area.
“Politis” reports in its main story, titled “How DISY’s victory sidelines Christodoulides”, that following its first place in the parliamentary elections and the assumption of the Presidency of the House, DISY is ready to lead a broad centre-right alliance for the 2028 presidential elections. In another article, it says “the time has come for Anastasiades”, noting that the Anti-Corruption Authority, after 2.5 years, is preparing to issue its decision on the “mafia state” case. Elsewhere, it reports that an EU directive on pay transparency is turning things upside down, and outlines the changes large audit firms in Cyprus will make in response.
“Phileleftheros”, under the headline “New chessboard for the presidential elections”, writes in its main story that the political scene the day after the parliamentary elections is complex, referring to behind-the-scenes developments in the election of the Speaker of the House and the new party alliances that are emerging. In another article, it refers to the aftermath of the elections and the parties that remained outside Parliament, and publishes expert views on the logic of seat allocation. Elsewhere, it discusses what it means for citizens to fill up a fuel tank, how much it costs as a percentage of the average monthly salary, and what happens in other countries.
“Haravgi” titles its main story “Pension reform must not leave anyone in poverty” and publishes an interview with the General Secretary of PEO, Sotiroula Charalambous, who says the final text will be judged on whether it ensures a decent income for pensioners. In another article, it reports that Holguín, arriving in Cyprus today, is seeking a roadmap and presents the views of Andreas Mavroyiannis and Pavlos Pavlou. Elsewhere, it refers to growth without a social footprint, citing a European Commission report on growth in Cyprus which nevertheless falls short in social transitions.
The weekly English-language “Sunday Mail”, under the headline “‘Deadly kitchens’ cause silicosis”, reports that workers cutting artificial stone used for kitchen countertops are increasingly taking sick leave due to skin conditions and respiratory problems. However, there is insufficient data in Cyprus linking the inhalation of fine dust to cancer cases. Elsewhere, it publishes a report and photograph from yesterday’s Pride March held in Nicosia. In another article, it states that the President of Turkey is reportedly said to have given the green light for a new initiative on the Cyprus issue.
The weekly “Kathimerini”, in its main story titled “On a collision course for 2028”, writes that Annita Demetriou is the strongest opposing pole to Nikos Christodoulides for the 2028 presidential elections and explains why. Elsewhere, it refers to the World Cup starting in a few days and what we can expect to see in the stadiums of the United States. In another article, it raises questions following the findings in the Santi case.
The weekly “Simerini”, under the headline “Hanging on… to Holguín’s document and the shadow of Turkish power”, writes in its main story ahead of the arrival and meetings of the UN Secretary-General’s Personal Envoy about expectations, UN steps, the challenges posed by Erhürman, and Turkey’s stance. Elsewhere, it refers to the re-election of Annita Demetriou as Speaker of the House, the behind-the-scenes developments, and who is vying for parliamentary committee chairmanships. In another article, it reports on online robberies and Cyprus’s participation in an investigation into a crypto-related network.
