Alithia, under the headline “Incomplete work, extremely expensive electricity,” writes that the upgrade of the EAC power station in Dhekelia should have begun a year ago, while central electricity storage will not meet the June 2026 milestone. Elsewhere, the paper reports that a deadline set by livestock farmers expires today, with warnings of escalated action, and notes that US–Iran negotiations to end the war remain on a knife edge.
Politis, with the main headline “Countdown for the GSI,” reports that a joint letter by the Energy Ministers of Greece and Cyprus to the European Investment Bank requesting a due diligence study places the Great Sea Interconnector project at a decisive stage. The paper also notes that MPs retain their status and salaries even after the dissolution of Parliament under the Constitution, and reports a proposal by the Youth Parliament for legislation allowing working women up to two days of menstrual leave.
Phileleftheros, under “‘If Cyprus is attacked…,’” reports that three simulation scenarios in Brussels are testing Article 42.7 of the EU Treaty in practice. Elsewhere, it notes that rising living costs and restrictions on reduced VAT are pushing Cypriots towards smaller homes and apartments, and reports that companies presenting themselves as “management committees” are charging homeowners €1,200 to €1,400 annually for communal expenses.
Haravgi, headlined “Punitive 12% for pensioners,” quotes AKEL General Secretary Stefanos Stefanou describing the 12 per cent reduction for early retirement at 63 as unjust. The paper also covers celebrations following Omonia Nicosia’s championship win and highlights AKEL’s stance on environmental protection and quality of life issues.
Avrupa leads with “Over 200 illegal diplomas,” reporting allegations that hundreds of forged degrees were issued by a 'university' in Morphou before the story was removed from a Turkish website. The paper notes that investigations have not reached those running the institution, while also reporting continued executions in Iran despite the war.
Halkin Sesi, under “Number of foreign workers increasing,” reports that insured workers exceed 189,000, with foreign workers approaching the number of Turkish nationals. It also covers a tornado that caused damage in the village of Syngrasis and reports a second successful heart transplant at the 'general hospital' in Nicosia.
Kibris highlights remarks by the 'prime minister,' Unal Ustel, claiming improved efficiency through “local government reform”, while also asserting that military activity in southern Cyprus has driven away British tourists. The paper also reports a sixth successful heart transplant.
Yeni Duzen, under the headline “Signal of change in the south,” writes that, three weeks ahead of parliamentary elections, trends challenging established political order and favouring populist formations are emerging in Cyprus. It reports Turkish Cypriot concerns over how evolving political dynamics, including the rise of ELAM, may affect the Cyprus problem, and cites views that future cooperation on energy will be unavoidable after 2030.
