Developments in the Cyprus issue ahead of Monday’s meeting between the two leaders and the UN Secretary-General’s Personal Envoy, María Ángela Holguín, the Cyprus–Greece electricity interconnection following Greece’s NAVTEX, the autonomy of OKYPY and arrests in the case involving 230 kilograms of drugs are among the topics featured on Saturday’s front pages.
Under the main headline “The UN asks leaders to submit their positions in writing”, Alithia reports that the two leaders have been asked to put in writing the solution they seek. According to information obtained by the newspaper, there is a prospect of an agreement on crossing points being announced on Monday. The newspaper also reports on Greece’s NAVTEX concerning the Cyprus–Greece electricity interconnection and Turkey’s reaction. In another story, it notes that psychometric tests are not mandatory for police officers who carry weapons. The Police said the process is time-consuming and complicated.
Politis leads with “Autonomy for OKYPY faces obstacles” and reports on the Government’s intention not to extend the state grant to the organisation again. Elsewhere, it covers investigations into the GSI and Turkey’s issuance of a counter-NAVTEX, as well as Ankara’s actions following Greece’s announcement that the French vessel’s surveys would resume. The newspaper also reports on Operation “Grid” by the Directorate for Combating Organised Crime, the seizure of 230 kilograms of drugs and the arrests.
“NAVTEX issued, attention turns to the field” is the main headline of Phileleftheros, which describes the developments as a “significant step towards completing the Cyprus–Greece electricity interconnection”. The newspaper also writes about elderly people and people with mobility problems living in unsuitable apartments in Agioi Anargyroi, Larnaca, after years of unfulfilled promises to install an elevator. Elsewhere, it reports that a planning permit application has been submitted for the Faneromeni school building, as part of efforts to upgrade the area.
Haravgi’s main headline is “Big interests in Energy are being protected”. It writes that “the serving of interests and government inaction are leading the country into an energy impasse” and refers to a statement on the issue by former Energy Minister Giorgos Papanastasiou. In another report, it writes about the Fidan-Erhürman meeting and notes that attention is focused on the scheduled meeting between the two leaders and the UN Secretary-General’s Personal Envoy for the Cyprus issue, María Ángela Holguín. It also reports on a meeting between the AKEL General Secretary and representatives of more than 30 left-wing parties from around the world, who are in Cyprus for events marking 100 years of the CKK and AKEL.
The English-language Cyprus Mail, under the main headline “Cyprus talks at ‘critical’ juncture”, writes that Monday’s meeting between the two leaders and Holguín could pave the way for the resumption of peace talks. In another story, it reports that a flight from Prague to Larnaca landed safely on Friday following a bomb threat. It also writes that five people arrested in the case involving 230 kilograms of drugs pleaded not guilty to the charges.
Source: CNA
