The danger posed by ageing buildings, brought to the surface after the collapse of a building in Germasogeia, developments in the “Santi” case, pressure on the global economy due to the situation in the Strait of Hormuz, challenges by the occupation regime in the ceasefire zone in Pyla, and the state of the market during the Easter period are among the issues highlighted on the front pages of newspapers on Wednesday.
Alithia in its main story, titled “The Legality of the Investigation Will Be Decided by the Supreme Court”, writes that the “Santi” case is turning into a major rule-of-law issue. In another report it writes that ETEK is sounding the alarm over ageing buildings, while municipalities and District Local Government Organizations (DLGOs) are denouncing legislative shortcomings. Elsewhere it reports that a second round of US-Iran talks is expected.
Politis in its main story, titled “Bring Dangerous Buildings Into the Open”, writes that the Interior Minister sent a letter to the presidents of the DLGOs urging them to make public the details of dangerous buildings. In another report it writes about criticism by Makarios Drousiotis directed at the President of the Republic, noting that the police investigation is focusing on the “Santi” case. Elsewhere it reports that 190 million crossings have taken place since checkpoints opened in 2003.
Phileleftheros in its main story, titled “Apartment Blocks That Are Death Traps”, writes about thousands of ageing and poorly maintained buildings, with experts issuing urgent warnings. In another report it refers to a “murky landscape” and a “gang narrative” in the “Santi” case. Elsewhere it writes about challenges by the occupation regime in the ceasefire zone in Pyla.
Haravgi in its main story, titled “Legislative Changes for Unsafe Buildings”, writes that the tragedy in Limassol revealed a “time bomb” of dangerous buildings. In another report it writes about energy and economic pressure due to the situation in the Strait of Hormuz. Elsewhere it reports that 78.5% of Turkish Cypriots support a bizonal bicommunal federation with political equality.
The English-language Cyprus Mail, in its main story titled “Government Condemns ‘Violations’ in Pyla”, writes that the government on Tuesday condemned “serious violations by the occupation regime in the buffer zone” in the Pyla area. In another report it writes about claims by Makarios Drousiotis concerning a connection between the President of the Republic and the “Brotherhood” referred to by the journalist. Elsewhere it reports that British women are reshaping the landscape of the tourism industry in Cyprus due to increased spending, according to a study.
Oikonomiki Kathimerini in its main story, titled “Easter ‘Boom’ in the Market”, writes that Easter brought smiles to business owners and that consumers are satisfied. In another report it writes that ChatGPT is now advising shoppers. Elsewhere it reports that despite the ceasefire in the Middle East, the energy crisis is expected to persist with prices remaining high.