The €500,000 contribution by an American investor referred to in the controversial video, the presentation of the priorities of the Cypriot Presidency by the President of the Republic before the plenary session of the European Parliament in Strasbourg, developments surrounding the Vasiliko project following yesterday’s appearance of the Minister of Commerce before the House, and the EU–Mercosur agreement and its impact on Cyprus dominate today’s newspaper front pages.
Under the headline “Mystery Surrounding the €500,000”, Alithia reports that each government statement deepens the confusion surrounding the amount mentioned in the controversial video involving references to funding and investments. Elsewhere, it reports that ETYFA refused to provide the House with the data and figures requested regarding the Vasiliko project. The paper also highlights the rise of organised crime and today’s discussion on the issue in Parliament.
Politis leads with the headline “No Answers on the €500,000 ‘Donation’”, writing that contradictions and silence persist over the American investment referred to in the controversial video. It also reports that, against the backdrop of developments in Greenland, the President of the Republic presented the priorities of Cyprus’s EU Presidency in Strasbourg. The paper further highlights the remand of five individuals over the Larnaca incidents, with three more suspects still wanted.
With the headline “Presidency Under the Pressure of Crisis”, Phileleftheros focuses on the presentation of the five priorities of the Cypriot EU Presidency before the European Parliament, at a moment when US–Brussels relations are at a critical juncture. Elsewhere, it reports that visitors from Israel have surpassed those from the United Kingdom in Cyprus, and notes that the police continue to face criticism over organised crime.
Haravgi titles its main story “Failed Projects and a Levy on Citizens”, reporting on what was heard yesterday in Parliament regarding the Vasiliko project and the GSI. Elsewhere, it notes that farmers took to the streets in Strasbourg in protest over the Mercosur agreement. In another report, the paper highlights AKEL’s proposal for ending foreclosures on primary residences.
The English-language Cyprus Mail leads with “President: EU Unity Is Our ‘Greatest Strength’”, focusing on the President’s presentation of the EU Presidency priorities before the European Parliament. Elsewhere, it reports on statements by the President of the Police Branch of the ISOTITA trade union criticising the police over organised crime. The paper also highlights a strike by taxi drivers, who are warning of an escalation of measures.
The weekly Oikonomiki Kathimerini leads with “What the Mercosur Agreement Brings for Cyprus”, writing that it opens the way for Cypriot businesses to access the Latin American market. It also highlights President Christodoulides’ presence in Strasbourg for the presentation of the EU Presidency priorities, while elsewhere reporting on the pension system and ongoing efforts to conclude reform discussions.
Attacks by Islamic State (ISIS) against Kurds, inflation in the occupied areas and comparisons with Europe and inflation in the government-controlled areas of Cyprus, the installation of a mobile X-ray scanning unit at Kyrenia port, and union statements vowing to continue protests dominate today’s Turkish Cypriot newspapers.
Under the headline “The First Legal Terror State”, Avrupa writes that, with the support of the United States and Turkey, the world’s most notorious terrorist organisation, ISIS, is carrying out genocide against Kurds in Syria, with the al-Jolani regime viewing and celebrating this as a victory. Elsewhere, the paper publishes an AI-generated image of Donald Trump alongside the US Vice President and Secretary of State planting the American flag in Greenland, noting that it was posted by the US President himself.
With the headline “A Bitter Comparison”, Halkın Sesi focuses on annual inflation figures for 2025, writing that the highest rate in Europe was recorded in “northern” Cyprus at 39.45%, while even Turkey’s inflation stood at 30.89%. By contrast, the lowest inflation rate in Europe was recorded in “southern” Cyprus, at 0.1%. Elsewhere, the paper reports that a new era in combating smuggling has begun with the installation of an X-ray scanning unit at Kyrenia port. In another story, it reports the arrest of two Syrians who allegedly planned an attack on a hotel in Trikomo and had entered the occupied areas “illegally” from the government-controlled areas.
Under the headline “An Important Step for the Country’s Security”, Kıbrıs reports on the ceremony for the installation of a mobile X-ray scanning unit at Kyrenia port, attended by Turkey’s Minister of Trade. Elsewhere, it notes that the Turkish minister earlier visited new citrus cooling and storage facilities, which are expected to become operational within ten months. In another report, “transport minister” Erhan Arıklı is quoted as saying that the new surveillance camera system will not focus solely on speed, but also on road safety, driving licences and mobile phone use while driving.
With the headline “Protests Until Resignation”, Yeni Düzen publishes statements by KTAMS union president Güven Bengihan, who said that corruption and favouritism are now considered lawful practices and that unions will continue their struggle until the KEE–DK–KA “government” resigns. Elsewhere, under the title “Divided Cyprus Shows the EU Remains Half-Complete”, the paper carries a report by Aysu Basri Akter from Strasbourg on President Christodoulides’ speech at the European Parliament. In another story, it reports that the inauguration of the second-hand X-ray scanning machine at Kyrenia port took place with ribbon-cutting ceremonies as well as prayers.