Preventive healthcare gaps, political repositioning within the governing coalition, economic insecurity among households, and statements by the President of the Republic on pensions and the Cyprus problem are the main issues featured on the front pages of the daily press.
Alithia leads with the headline “DIKO’s Architecture of Disengagement”, reporting that one of the governing parties is gradually distancing itself from government wear and repositioning itself politically. Elsewhere, the paper writes that President Nikos Christodoulides has described extremely low polling figures as a positive sign. In another article, it reports that the cold spell continues, with Cyprus set to bid farewell to 2025 with rain and thunderstorms.
Politis headlines “Structural Deficit in Preventive Medicine”, focusing on healthcare in Cyprus and noting that the country excels in treatment but lags significantly in prevention. Elsewhere, it reports that President Christodoulides has stated there is no indication of US intervention in the Cyprus problem. In another piece, the paper refers to Cyprus’s participation in advanced artificial intelligence tools.
Phileleftheros leads with “Higher Pensions Within 2026”, featuring the second part of an interview with President Christodoulides, in which he says it is important for the benefits of economic growth to be passed on to society. Elsewhere, it reports on an extension in the use of state forest land. In another article, it refers to a meeting at the Ministry of Agriculture today to assess the situation regarding foot-and-mouth disease in the occupied areas.
Haravgi headlines its main story “Deep, Persistent and Invisible Poverty in Cyprus”, citing a new EU study showing that high debt levels and a lack of assets are pushing Cypriot households into poverty. Elsewhere, it reports that the Mediterranean and surrounding countries are on the frontline of climate change. In another article, it writes that Larnaca is on edge over plans to house EKPA faculties in the city.