The impact of foot and mouth disease and protests by livestock breeders, some of whom are seeking a meeting with the President, developments in water availability leading to revised cuts, investigations into the “Sandy” case with assistance from foreign countries and the FBI, fuel price increases and their impact on tourism, as well as the President’s call to accelerate energy planning dominate the Greek Cypriot press on Thursday.
Alithia leads with the headline “Ultimatum to Christodoulides”, reporting that livestock breeders have given the President 48 hours to respond to their demands, which include an end to animal culling, compensation and the restarting of their units. The paper also reports on protests in Larnaca over the stalled port and marina projects and covers the inauguration of a park in memory of Socratis Hasikos in Apesia.
Politis headlines “We Avoid Water Cuts”, reporting that the Water Development Department has revised water allocations due to rainfall and desalination units, while warning that the medium‑term risk of water scarcity remains. Elsewhere, it reports that trade unions reject pensions below the poverty threshold as part of pension reform and that an FBI team has arrived to assess testimonies linked to the “Sandy” case.
Phileleftheros leads with “Assistance From Three Countries for Sandy”, noting that the first meeting took place between investigators and the FBI team, while police have requested evidence from Greece, France and Germany. The paper also publishes a photo from protests in Larnaca demanding immediate development of land areas and reports that 10 percent of livestock has been wiped out due to foot and mouth disease.
Haravgi headlines “Fuel Prices Soar, Tourism Under Pressure”, stating that fuel increases are being passed on to tickets and are affecting tourism prospects. The front page photo features protests in Larnaca over the port and marina. Elsewhere, it reports on new energy promises by the President at a time when Turkey announces an agreement with BP and advances plans for a pipeline to the occupied north.
The English‑language Cyprus Mail headlines “Government Calls for Rapid Gas Exports”, quoting President Nikos Christodoulides as saying international developments make Cyprus’ energy plans more urgent. Its front page photo features a Cypriot woman who turned 100 in the UK and received a card from King Charles. Elsewhere, it reports that eradicating foot and mouth disease could take up to five years.
Meat consumption, proposals by butchers to reduce prices and reports from “court” and “police” cases dominate the Turkish Cypriot press.
Avrupa leads with “I Am Innocent”, once again focusing on the case of Fatih Gazioglu, the father who was “sentenced” to 30 years in prison for sexually abusing his autistic minor son. The paper reports on developments during the hearing of his “appeal”, where he testified before the “court”. A decision is expected on May 18. No other front‑page topic is carried.
Kibris headlines “Cooperative Model”, reporting that butchers propose cooperation as a solution to meet meat demand and reduce prices, following a meeting with the chamber of small and medium‑sized businesses. Elsewhere, it features statements by Jaffer Gurbuzhafer, president of the Turkish Cypriot contractors’ association, who said a bridge was built after an event aimed at attracting Russian investors and that a second property promotion event will take place in Russia. The paper also quotes “prime minister” Unal Ustel as saying defence agreements signed by President Nikos Christodoulides endanger the entire island.
Halkin Sesi runs the headline “Tables Do Not See Meat”, reporting that high prices have driven red meat off household tables, with per capita consumption falling below one kilogram per month. The butchers’ association president warned that consumption may collapse if prices continue rising. Elsewhere, the paper reports the seizure of one kilogram of drugs from a car entering the occupied north from the Greek Cypriot side and a case in which a woman who was hitchhiking was sexually harassed, jumped from a moving vehicle and was injured, while the driver was detained.
Yeni Duzen headlines “Food Inflation Doubled the Currency”, reporting that a survey of a 20‑item household basket shows prices rising by 9 percent, while inflation in those products reached 19 percent. The paper compares prices from November 2025 with those of April 29 and reports that butchers warn meat consumption may soon stop altogether. Elsewhere, it reports a 14‑year prison sentence handed to a Nigerian man for rape after beating a 24‑year‑old woman in her dormitory room in occupied Mia Milia.
Source: CNA