Alithia, under the headline Measures After the Ultimatum reports that the association Voice of the Livestock Breeders is moving towards mobilisations. Elsewhere, it notes the first acknowledgment by an institution, PASYXE, that the impact on tourism from the Middle East crisis will extend into the summer. Another report refers to “readiness in words” and “retreat in practice” regarding the Cyprus issue.
Politis, with the headline You Are Doing Well, But Maintain Discipline, focuses on IMF recommendations to Cyprus on the public payroll, taxation, energy and foreclosures. In another report, it writes that livestock farmers are threatening renewed disruption. Elsewhere, it notes that the prospect of flight cuts poses a new threat to tourism.
Phileleftheros, under the headline They Found No Money in the Accounts, reports that investigators examining the 'Sandy' case opened bank accounts but found no evidence of large‑scale money movements. Elsewhere, it writes that price hikes appear to be becoming permanent in the market. Another report says the Ministry of Interior, in cooperation with the Legal Service, is examining cases of parliamentary election candidates with prior convictions.
Haravgi, with the headline With Society or with the Elite? reports that AKEL wants and is able to defend society, according to party spokesperson Giorgos Koukoumas. Elsewhere, it highlights pressure on households and weak competition, with new increases in fuel and basic goods prices. Another report refers to concerns over reduced bookings in the tourism industry.
The English‑language Cyprus Mail, under the headline Summer Bookings Down 25%, reports that fuel price increases are affecting flight frequency and cites PASYXE Director General Christos Angelides as saying summer bookings are down by 25%. Elsewhere, it reports that dead sheep were found exposed in an open waste container in an industrial area in Athienou. Another report says Cyprus ranks second in the EU for weekend work.
Avrupa, under the headline Handcuffs On the Journalist Who Tells the Truth, focuses on the new 'legislation' banning photography and the publication of suspects’ names in the 'courts' of the occupied areas, arguing that it conceals corruption involving public figures. Elsewhere, it reports on a proposal by the Republican Turkish Party to exempt 'public' officials from the 'law', which was rejected by the government. The paper also cites the Turkish Cypriot journalists’ union Basın‑Sen, which describes the 'law' as an attempt to cover up corruption and warns of a serious setback to press freedom.
Halkın Sesi leads with the headline High Inflation will Continue, citing figures from the 'statistical institute' showing monthly inflation of 4.18% in April. The paper also publishes comments by economist Ahmet Melih Karavelioğlu, who forecasts annual inflation exceeding 38% and warns of risks to 'public' finances due to over‑indebtedness. Elsewhere, it reports the 'deportation' of 2,200 people for 'illegal' residence in the North in the first months of 2026.
Kıbrıs, under the headline Targeting the Elimination of the Shadow Economy, highlights statements by “prime minister” Ünal Üstel on the new “migration bill” aimed at combating undeclared labour, with 2,200 deportations in the first four months of 2026. Another report covers statements by Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan on the need for the EU to recognise Turkey’s importance. Elsewhere, the paper reports the seizure and destruction of 395 kilograms of large animals and 70 kilograms of small animals slaughtered 'illegally' under unhygienic conditions in the occupied areas.
Yeni Düzen runs its main story under the headline They Have Completely Lost Control, writing about the collapse of 'public' finances, waste of earthquake‑protection funds and a shift towards 'black money.' It reports that only 14% of funds collected for seismic safety were spent on 'public' buildings, with the rest used for current expenditure. Another report focuses on the new 'legislation' criminalising photography and journalistic exposure of corruption, with the Turkish Cypriot journalists’ union saying it does not recognise the decision and Basın‑Sen describing the 'law' as a deliberate cover‑up rather than an isolated incident.