The Cyprus problem, regional developments, tax reform, the energy challenge, the proposal by the Minister of Education to dismiss the board of the Cyprus Sports Organisation (KOA), as well as the challenges and expectations for 2026, dominate the Sunday newspapers.
“Neither two states nor a federal solution” is the headline of Alithia’s main story. The paper reports that, in response to a shift in position by Tufan Erhürman, Ankara is counter-proposing the “Taiwanisation” of the occupied areas. Elsewhere, it writes about political language that “washes away responsibility”, such as the use of the term “State” instead of “Government”. In another article, it reports that territorial issues will be at the centre of the Trump–Zelensky talks.
Politis tis Kyriakis, under the headline “KOA treated leniently under the pretext of a police investigation”, reports that the Minister of Education’s proposal to dismiss the organisation’s board was never submitted to the Council of Ministers. Elsewhere, it reports that the Deputy Minister of Culture said in an interview with P that a new round of consultations is expected on the status of artists. In another piece, the paper features an interview with the Chair of Cyta’s Board of Directors, Maria Tsiakka, who speaks about the organisation’s plans to expand into the competitive electricity market.
Phileleftheros tis Kyriakis leads with an interview with the President of the Republic under the headline “A Strong Cyprus at Home and Abroad”, noting that the President explains how foreign policy has a positive impact on domestic affairs. In another article, it reports that former Greek Foreign Minister Nikos Kotzias debunks myths about what was discussed at the Crans-Montana dinner in 2017. Elsewhere, it notes that Archbishop Georgios, in an interview with Phileleftheros, said that “pathological zealotry” is a threat to the Church.
Haravgi, headlining its main story “A political choice by DISY, DIKO, EDEK and ELAM to protect great wealth”, refers to an interview with AKEL’s head of economic policy, Haris Polykarpou, in which he says the government avoided touching accumulated wealth and very high incomes. In another article, it features an interview with the Greek Cypriot negotiator Menelaos Menelaou, who speaks of significant steps and an open window for negotiations. Elsewhere, it reports that a 54-metre building will be erected on the site of the historic Kourio Hotel in Limassol.
The English-language Sunday Mail, under the headline “2026: the great energy challenge”, writes in its main story that the use of renewable energy sources remains low, prices remain high, and asks where natural gas is. In another article, it reports that the ambulance service responded to 422 calls during the Christmas period. Elsewhere, it writes that Russia is pounding Ukraine ahead of the Trump–Zelensky meeting.
Kathimerini tis Kyriakis headlines its main story “Challenges and expectations for 2026”, referring to open issues, uncertainties, the positive climate and the international vote of confidence for the year ahead, through analyses, reports and interviews. Elsewhere, it reports a boom in retail growth in Cyprus, noting that this momentum has fuelled interest in new investments and the creation of shopping centres. In another article, it writes that the European Investment Bank is returning to Turkey after six years.
“Naval drone base” is the headline of Simerini tis Kyriakis’ main story, referring to Turkish plans to upgrade the naval base at Bogazi in the occupied areas, while also highlighting the significance of the Cyprus–Greece–Israel trilateral cooperation. Elsewhere, it writes about how Cyprus’s banking landscape has changed through acquisitions and mergers. In another report, it notes that 44 deaths were recorded in one year, referring to a grim record of fatal accidents in Cyprus.