“Alithia” under the headline “Power Cuts After Easter” reports that the possibility of strike action remains visible, which could include activities within the Electricity Authority of Cyprus (EAC) production sector and potentially affect consumers for a certain period. Elsewhere, it refers to today’s meeting between President Nikos Christodoulides and Turkish Cypriot leader Tufan Erhurman, noting that expectations are limited. Government sources speaking to CNA said the aim is an exchange of views following the recent contacts of both sides with the UN Secretary-General. The newspaper also refers to statements from Athens and Ankara concerning Cyprus, noting that Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis said that “Hellenism will be present wherever it is needed”.
“Politis” under the headline “Generation Z Votes for a Bizonal Federation” writes that research by the University of Cyprus Field Research Centre indicates a strong desire within society for a solution to the Cyprus problem, particularly among younger people. Generation Z overwhelmingly supports a federal solution. Elsewhere, the newspaper reports on the war in the Middle East and new threats by US President Donald Trump. It also refers to the evaluation of teachers, noting that the criteria are once again before the plenary session.
“Phileleftheros” under the headline “Santi’s File” reports that a package containing more than 150 telephone records related to the case of a woman identified as “Santi” (the newspaper notes that it knows her full name) is in the possession of the newspaper. The case has dominated public discussion. In another report, it writes that violence in schools is rising, with the first comprehensive survey for 2024–25 showing that 98 schools reported 510 incidents, with physical violence being the most common form. Elsewhere, the newspaper refers to the Larnaca–Dhekelia road, stating that a sense of abandonment is affecting tourism.
“Haravgi” under the headline “Battle in Parliament Today Over Foreclosures” writes that political parties are being called upon to decide whether they stand with society or with the banks. It reports that through proposals submitted by AKEL, and in cooperation with other parties and individual MPs, efforts are underway to create a protection framework for borrowers and guarantors. In another report, the newspaper refers to the sacrifice of Kavazoglou and Misiaoulis, describing it as a guiding light for the struggle for reunification and peace. It also reports on today’s private meeting between Christodoulides and Erhurman and the moratorium on public statements.
The new general strike and protest taking place today by trade unions and organisations over the cost of living allowance (COLA) and other issues, the cooperation between Azerbaijan and the Turkish Cypriot administration following the visit of “prime minister” Ünal Üstel and his contacts in Baku, statements by a member of the leadership of Turkey’s ruling party reviving the issue of EOKA, as well as other domestic developments, dominate today’s front pages of the Turkish Cypriot press.
Avrupa (Europe), under the headline “He will supposedly dance zeibekiko at Larnaca Castle”, features statements by AKP Vice President Hüseyin Yayman from Bolu, Turkey. Reacting to remarks made last week by President Nikos Christodoulides on the anniversary of the founding of EOKA, Yayman referred to what he described as a “peace operation” in Cyprus that allegedly saved Turkish Cypriots from genocide. Addressing the President of the Republic, he said: “If you want the heroic commandos from the mountains of Bolu to dance zeibekiko and tsifteteli again in the centre of Larnaca, continue making these outrageous statements.” Elsewhere, the paper reports that the memory of Kostas Kavazoglou and Dervish Ali Kavazoglou and Costas Misiaoulis was honoured yesterday in Dali and publishes a related photograph from the event.
Halkın Sesi (Voice of the People), under the headline “Historic cooperation with Azerbaijan begins”, writes that during the meeting between the “prime minister” and Azerbaijani Prime Minister Ali Asadov, a series of steps were agreed for cooperation in the sectors of transport, tourism, education, the economy, energy and labour issues. Elsewhere it reports that the Orchid Walk, dedicated to people with cancer, took place yesterday in Lefka with the participation of thousands of people. In another report, it notes that a strike is again taking place today across the broader “public” sector, with trade unions planning a protest outside the “parliament”.
Kıbrıs (Cyprus), under the headline “A result-focused process has begun”, features statements by Üstel regarding his participation in the summit of heads of government of the Organisation of Turkic States in Baku and what he described as the historic first “official” meeting with the Azerbaijani Prime Minister. Elsewhere, the “health minister” stated that due to the war and inflation affecting the healthcare sector, measures are being taken, including increasing the stockpiling of medicines. In another report, the paper notes that parents are reacting to the new teachers’ strike which has again cancelled the rescheduled secondary education examinations planned for today.
Yeni Düzen (New Order), under the headline “We are not afraid, we do not give up, we are coming”, dedicates its entire front page to today’s protest and strike, writing that Turkish Cypriots are once again taking to the squares. The Turkish Cypriot “people”, it adds, will again be outside the “parliament” today against the “government” coalition of UBP – DP – YDP, which it accuses of emptying the public coffers through corruption and collusion and now targeting workers’ wages.