Efforts to restart talks on a Cyprus settlement dominate the front pages of the Greek Cypriot Sunday press. Also in focus are the reshaping of the political landscape following the recent cabinet reshuffle and ahead of the 2026 parliamentary elections. Teachers’ reactions to the bill on their evaluation feature prominently, alongside the priorities of the Cypriot Presidency of the Council of the EU. Organised crime in the north and the situation at the Central Prisons also receive extensive coverage.
Alithia, in its main story titled “There Is Only One Enemy: DISY”, refers to a common front formed by DIKO, DIPA, ELAM and DISY defectors ahead of the 2028 presidential elections, with EDEK left out of the plans. Elsewhere, it writes that President Christodoulides is seeking to build a de facto parliamentary base through individuals in ELAM, DIKO, EDEK and DIPA. It also reports on the death of a 23-year-old inmate at the Central Prisons, noting that one tragic incident follows another.
Politis, in its main story titled “A First, Yet Uncertain, Step on the Cyprus Issue Has Been Taken”, writes that the resumption of talks on a Cyprus settlement cannot be considered a coincidence and that the international context is changing. In another report, it notes that if the so-called “centre space” fails to survive the 2026 parliamentary elections, a new political landscape will emerge. Elsewhere, it publishes an interview with Interior Minister Constantinos Ioannou, who tells Politis that displaced beneficiaries of the housing scheme for the revitalisation of mountainous, remote and disadvantaged areas will receive an increased grant of 20%.
Phileleftheros, in its main story titled “Hakan Fidan Calls the Shots”, writes that Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan has taken the upper hand on the Cyprus issue, having assumed its management. Elsewhere, it publishes an interview with the Director General of the Ministry of Agriculture, Andreas Grigoriou, on the ministry’s plans to address the challenges posed by climate change in Cyprus. In another report, it refers to the dilemmas raised by artificial intelligence in the field of education.
Haravgi, in its main story titled “Teachers Await Final Text on Evaluation”, writes that POED will proceed with a work stoppage on 18 December, citing substantial deviations. In another report, it refers to the Limassol Municipality’s architectural competition for the creation of student halls. Elsewhere, it writes that society is “crying out” for real reforms and that citizens are calling for meaningful change.
The English-language Sunday Mail, in its main story titled “When Is the Next UN Meeting on Cyprus?”, writes that President Christodoulides is calling for an expanded meeting, while the Turkish Cypriot leader says more progress is needed. Elsewhere, it reports that the Christmas Village at the Presidential Palace opened on Saturday. In another story, it refers to a statement by Justice and Public Order Minister Constantinos Fytiris that measures will be taken to improve conditions at the Central Prisons.
The weekly Kathimerini tis Kyriakis, in its main story titled “The Nine Pillars of the Cypriot Presidency”, outlines the priorities set by Nicosia for its Presidency of the Council of the EU in the first half of 2026. Elsewhere, it looks at the aftermath of the cabinet reshuffle and the impression left by the President’s handling of DIKO, DIPA and EDEK. In another report, it writes that the changes being promoted by the government to reform the Law Office still have a long way to go.
The weekly Simerini tis Kyriakis, in its main story titled “Crime Runs Rampant in the Occupied Areas”, writes that the Global Organised Crime Index 2024/2025 portrays the occupied areas as a hub of organised crime. In another report, it refers to the power variables shaping the course of the Cyprus issue. Elsewhere, it writes that only four in ten employees receive a 13th salary.