Other front-page topics include Holguín’s assessments, the water crisis and carnival parades.
Alithia, under the headline “No Cheaper Electricity in 2026 Either”, writes that final prices are not decreasing, infrastructure development remains pending, natural gas remains a monument to incompetence and it is unknown whether electrical isolation will be lifted. In another report, it refers to a gap in assessments attributed to Holguín and states that President Christodoulides described as ridiculous the Envoy’s view regarding parliamentary elections and the EU Presidency. Elsewhere, it reports on the invitation to participate in the “Peace Council”, noting that the President considers it “of decisive importance”.
Politis, under the headline “President and Parliament Under Question”, refers to a Noverna Analytics poll which, as it reports, records significant wear for President Nikos Christodoulides in domestic governance and notes that the findings are not encouraging for Parliament just three months before the elections. Elsewhere, it writes that the President declares himself ready for talks and is challenging Erhürman. It also reports that farmers have suspended today’s planned protest.
Phileleftheros, in its main story titled “Phedonos Denied”, writes of a strong scent of scandal regarding a 17,425 square metre Turkish Cypriot property leased by the Paphos Municipality to a private investor, according to competent authorities and despite statements made by the suspended mayor to the newspaper. Elsewhere, it publishes a photograph from the carnivals and notes that the parades had a strong children’s presence. In another report, it refers to overflows only in smaller dams and a 10% reduction in drinking water.
Haravgi, under the headline “Dangerous ‘Yes’ to the ‘Peace Council’”, writes that the Government’s decision to accept the invitation for the Republic of Cyprus to participate in the so-called Peace Council on Gaza has provoked reactions, and that AKEL denounces a historic slide in the Republic’s foreign policy with serious risks for the Cyprus issue. Elsewhere, it publishes a photograph of a dam and states that the water situation remains tragic. It also reports that Eirini Charalambidou contradicts herself through statements and accusations against AKEL.
A variety of issues feature on the front pages of the Turkish Cypriot press, including the start of hearing proceedings before the “supreme court” against “judges”, tourism statistics and hotel occupancy rates, statements by “Prime Minister” Üstel on development projects in the north and a report by the “audit office” on an agreement between the “electricity authority” and the private company “AKSA”.
The newspaper Avrupa (Europe), under the headline “Major Test for Justice”, writes that the hearing before the “supreme court” begins today against the “judges” of the “criminal court” over their decision in the case of a man sentenced to 30 years for physical and sexual abuse of a child. Elsewhere, it reports that four additional trade unions will join from today the strike action of workers at the soft drinks company “EKTAM Cyprus Ltd.” It also refers to a visit to the fenced-off area of Varosha by People’s Party leader Kudret Özersay, who met with residents.
Halkın Sesi (Voice of the People), under the headline “Decline in Length of Hotel Stays”, writes that although there was no significant drop in the number of tourists in 2025 in the north, the average duration of hotel stays has decreased. It also reports that the trade unions KTOS, KTOEOS, KTAM and KAMUSEN will go on strike for two days, defending the right to unionise and sign collective agreements for workers in private companies. It also refers to reactions over a decision to demolish a building in Karavas, built in 1901.
Kıbrıs (Cyprus), under the headline “We Move Forward with Stability”, publishes statements by “Prime Minister” Ünal Üstel regarding works on various projects in the north, as well as financial support packages for young people purchasing homes. It also reports warnings by experts regarding children’s dependence on electronic devices and social media. Elsewhere, it notes that the Personal Envoy of the UN Secretary-General, María Ángela Holguín, referred to the need for leaders in Cyprus to continue meeting, taking joint decisions and exploring ideas.
Yeni Düzen (New Order), under the headline “Many Will Burn”, publishes an interview with the “president” of the “electricity authority” workers’ union (El-Sen), Ahmet Tuğcu, regarding an expected decision by the “audit office” on the agreement between the “electricity authority” and the Turkish private energy company “AKSA”. He stated, among other things, that the decision will “burn many”. The newspaper also refers to the negative impact on the minimum wage due to the exchange rate of the Turkish lira and notes an 18.39% increase in electricity prices. It further reports on a survey conducted by the newspaper according to which consumers blame the “government” for the economic situation and scandals.