Under the headline “Dozens of Complaints, Only One Selected”, Alithia reports that the police are obliged to investigate all allegations made by Annie Alexiou, while noting that the ex officio investigation into a case of alleged domestic violence was correctly initiated.
In a separate story, the newspaper refers to MEP Fidias Panayiotou, highlighting a complaint lodged against him by the Cyprus Paralympic Committee at the European Parliament. Elsewhere, it reports that the state owes €12.8 billion to workers’ funds.
With the headline “Faidonas Also in the Eye of the Storm”, Politis reports that police have launched an ex officio investigation into the alleged assault of the Paphos mayor’s wife. The front-page photograph refers to the explosion at a factory in Trikala, Greece, which claimed the lives of five women. In another article, the newspaper covers the complaint filed by the Cyprus Paralympic Committee against Fidias Panayiotou at the European Parliament.
Phileleftheros leads with “The Burden on Police in the Faidonas Case”, reporting that the Nicosia Criminal Investigation Department is examining the authenticity of three electronic documents and a complaint submitted to the Presidential Palace regarding alleged domestic violence. In another story, the newspaper reports the death of a four-year-old girl from influenza A, bringing the total number of related deaths to 14. Elsewhere, it notes that the “recklessness” of Fidias Panayiotou triggered a storm of reactions.
Under the headline “Plundering the Social Insurance Fund So the Government Can Borrow”, Haravgi reports that political decisions on pension increases and the abolition of the 12 per cent contribution are being affected. The newspaper publishes a photograph from protests in the United States against state violence and what it describes as the authoritarian hardening of Trump-era policies. In a separate article, it addresses tax reform, noting that it was rushed through parliament, resulting in the need to correct serious gaps and ambiguities.
The English-language Cyprus Mail, under the headline “Paphos Mayor’s Wife Rejects Abuse Claim”, reports that she is supported by her husband, who dismisses the allegations as “gossip”, while police have launched an investigation. The newspaper features a photograph of a river following recent rainfall, noting that wet weather is expected to continue until 20 February. In another report, it notes that a four-year-old girl died from influenza in Limassol.