Yesterday’s meeting between the President of the Republic, Nikos Christodoulides, and the President of the European Council, António Costa; the first death in Cyprus from West Nile virus; the Supreme Court’s ruling concerning two missing persons who were abducted from the village of Stroggylos in 1974; the housing crisis; and the leaking of the President’s personal data are among the issues featured on the front pages of today’s newspapers.
Alithia, under the headline “First Death, Ten Cases,” reports that a 90-year-old patient has died and that health authorities are on heightened alert over West Nile virus. In another article, the newspaper reports that European Council President António Costa positioned Europe in a supportive role towards the UN process aimed at resolving the Cyprus problem. Elsewhere, the newspaper refers to the unanimous decision of the Supreme Court against the Republic of Cyprus concerning two missing persons who were abducted from Stroggylos in 1974, and reports that there were suspects but that no investigation was carried out.
Politis carries the main headline “€600,000 Limousine for the Presidential Palace,” reporting that the Ministry of Finance has asked Parliament, in a letter, to release €595,000 for the purchase of an armoured limousine for the Presidential Palace. In another article, the newspaper reports that the number of fines issued by the Police at the crossing points has reached 25,000. Elsewhere, it reports that the United Nations have not yet decided how they will make use of the document they are preparing on the negotiating acquis concerning the Cyprus problem, and that Maria Angela Holguín will come to Cyprus on September 10.
Phileleftheros, under the main headline “Leak of President’s Personal Data,” reports that telephone numbers and email addresses belonging to the President and other officials have been leaked on such a scale that the issue of state security has been raised. In another article, the newspaper reports that on Tuesday, in El Alamein, President Christodoulides and Kyriakos Mitsotakis will hold trilateral and bilateral meetings with President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi. Elsewhere, it reports on the Supreme Court’s decision, which ruled in favour of the families of two missing persons who were abducted in 1974 from the village of Stroggylos.
Haravgi carries the main headline “The Housing Crisis Is Crushing Households,” reporting that the Left is pushing for European rules that would control rents and curb speculation. In another article, the newspaper reports that the Progressive Student Movement is calling for student packages for air tickets and an increase in the overseas allowance. Elsewhere, it reports that OELMEK, the teachers’ union, is calling for a fourth round of appointments for teachers employed on contract.
The English-language Cyprus Mail, under the main headline “Builders Sought as Syrians Leave,” reports that employers in the construction sector are turning to Egypt and India to meet their labour needs. In another article, the newspaper refers to the meeting between President Nikos Christodoulides and António Costa, during which the Cyprus problem and the path towards an expanded conference were discussed, along with European issues. Elsewhere, it reports on the first death in Cyprus from West Nile virus.
