Water scarcity, the deadlock in the Cyprus problem and the north's terms that are pushing it into an impasse, the transfer of politics to social media, the case of Paphos Mayor Phaedon Phaedonos, and internal borrowing by governments are the main issues featured on the front pages of the Cypriot Sunday press.
Alithia, in its main story titled “The Nine Conditions That Bury the Cyprus Problem”, writes that the United Nations merely confines itself to criticising both leaders, as it rarely singles out just one. Elsewhere, it refers to shocking revelations, reporting that the 48-year-old previously arrested over the Larnaca shootings has been re-arrested, with his mobile phone apparently incriminating him, as there are videos showing torture and alleged abductions. In another article, it reports on an ultimatum issued by Trump to Russia and Ukraine, setting a deadline of June to end the war.
Politis, in its lead story titled “Water Crisis: The Alarm Rang 20 Years Too Late”, writes that the warning signs were evident as early as 2006, but were met with indifference and inaction in taking timely measures. In another article, it refers to the suspension of Phaedonos, stating that when suspension precedes justice, the rule of law retreats. Elsewhere, it reports that MOKAS sent information in 2024 and 2025 to the Police concerning an official of the federation and his associates, as well as companies linked to them.
Phileleftheros, in its main story titled “Turkish Veto on Holguín”, writes that an Ankara envoy “killed” the UN’s next step, reporting that Turkey prevented the UN from drafting a document outlining the convergences achieved up to Crans-Montana. Elsewhere, the newspaper refers to a state of emergency over water, citing highly alarming data from the Water Development Department. In another article, it reports a new fiasco involving multiple pensions for officials, with the Legal Service calling on the Ministry of Finance to proceed with another legislative amendment.
Haravgi, in its lead story titled “Ten-Point Plan by AKEL for Sustainable and Fair Management of the Water Crisis”, writes that the party’s General Secretary, Stefanos Stefanou, warns of a nightmare summer and calls for society’s needs to be prioritised. In another article, it refers to the British bases and how Cyprus lies in the background of the US–Iran confrontation. Elsewhere, it reports on second-class patients in a system that delays diagnosis and costs lives.
The English-language Sunday Mail, in its main story titled “The Relaunch of Politics on Social Media”, examines whether cases such as those of Fidias and Anna Alexiou are reshaping the political agenda. Elsewhere, it reports that more than half a million voters have registered for the parliamentary elections. In another article, it writes that the UK is sending fighter jets to Cyprus in the event of a US strike on Iran.
The weekly Kathimerini tis Kyriakis, in its lead story titled “The Collapse of the Image of Incorruptibility”, refers to the case of Phaedon Phaedonos, who is facing serious allegations that place his moral credibility under severe strain. Elsewhere, it reports on DIKO’s uncertain step ahead of the parliamentary elections. In another article, it refers to the Mitsotakis–Erdoğan meeting, with the sole aim being the avoidance of tension.
The weekly Simerini tis Kyriakis, in its main story titled “They Are Tapping into €12.8 Billion”, writes that under Anastasiades internal borrowing amounted proportionally to around €300 million per year, while under Christodoulides it has risen to around €800 million annually. In another article, it reports that one in three pensioners is at risk of poverty. Elsewhere, it refers to an “invisible” leading party in the 2026 parliamentary elections.