The meeting between Mitsotakis and Erdoğan and its impact on the Cyprus issue, the opinion poll ahead of the parliamentary elections, the Erhürman–Guterres meeting, AKEL’s bid to strengthen the Left, the Guaranteed Minimum Income (GMI/ΕΕΕ) as a welfare system for a new era, the Justice Ministry’s plan to combat organised crime, and the “Andreas Papandreou” Air Base preparing to host NATO and allied forces are the main front‑page stories in the Cyprus Sunday press.
Alithia, under the headline “The key to Greek‑Turkish relations and the Cyprus issue,” publishes a photo from the Mitsotakis–Erdoğan meeting and refers to “low‑politics” agreements that could become a “springboard” for bigger steps. Elsewhere, the paper covers the Munich Security Conference, highlighting calls for greater European autonomy. It also reports on two more fatalities from road accidents.
Politis leads with the headline “Does society want change or revenge?” and publishes its first poll for the parliamentary elections, showing a six‑party parliament and 46% of respondents saying they trust no one. The paper also carries an interview with former Energy Minister Giorgos Papanastasiou, who says local interests are holding the energy sector “hostage.” In another report, the newspaper refers to poaching, citing threats from organised networks that place game wardens in danger.
Phileleftheros, with the headline “A message from Ankara to New York,” reports on what was discussed during the Erhürman–Guterres meeting, as well as a phone call between Hakan Fidan and the UN Secretary‑General before the meeting. Elsewhere, it features an interview with MP Irene Charalambidou, who says AKEL’s decision to remove her was pre‑determined. The paper also publishes an interview with Labour and Social Insurance Minister Marinos Moushiouttas, who says the pension increases under the pension reform will be “good and noticeable.”
Haravgi leads with the headline “AKEL was built on the ‘we’, not the ‘I’,” noting that a strong Left will benefit reunification, workers, and democracy. The paper publishes a photo from Saturday’s protest by organisations opposing the EU–Mercosur agreement, stressing that “without food there is no life.” It also reports that Cyprus’ financing burden under the SAFE mechanism reaches into the billions.
The English‑language Sunday Mail answers its own front‑page question “Is the GMI making our Gen Z lazy?” with “the Government says no,” describing it as a social welfare system for a new era. The paper also features a photo of Yiannos Kouyoumdjian competing in the Winter Olympics in Italy. Elsewhere, it reports that dam capacity reached only 14.1% following recent rainfall.
The weekly Kathimerini, under the headline “We know the ‘heads’ of the factions,” features an interview with Justice Minister Kostas Fytiris outlining his plan to tackle organised crime. In another report, the paper refers to the Faneromeni Girls’ School, calling it a “nest of education” for 172 years, through an interview with an alumna. It also reports that the value of Turkish Cypriot properties amounts to €7.5 billion, while rental income reaches only €5 million.
The weekly Simerini, with the headline “Allied Base in Paphos with US stamp,” reports that the “Andreas Papandreou” Air Base is taking on an American and allied profile, with prospects of hosting NATO, EU, and Israeli forces. In another article, the paper says that the case of “Annie,” who intends to appeal to the ECHR, is testing institutions. It also features an interview with Education Minister Athena Michaelidou, who says the Government does not fear the evaluation of teachers, the system, or its own policies.
Source: CNA