Greek Press

PHILELEFTHEROS: “EU chides Turkey” The paper’s lead story focused on the EU’s call on Turkey to refrain from trying to impede Cyprus’ membership in various international organisations. Reportedly the issue came up during a discussion at the International Immigration Organisation; until recently, Ankara had observer status, but wanted to become a full member. Turkey was eventually granted full membership in the organisation, with Nicosia’s consent.

ALITHIA: “Achilleas Kyprianou under scrutiny” Cyprus Airways vice-president Achilleas Kyprianou has come under the spotlight in the wake of allegations he retained business activities that conflicted with his position at the airline. The leak about Kyprianou was made during a meeting of Cyprus Airways trade unionists.

THARROS: “Fatal outing for two youths” The road death toll went up to 105 this weekend, after two youths sustained fatal injuries in a severe car crash in Nicosia. Their car, carrying five people in total, was completely destroyed from the impact. Another youth is fighting for his life in hospital, and the other two are in serious condition.

POLITIS: “Seeking a mediator” Looking at developments in the Cyprus issue, the daily said President Papadopoulos does not want the UN’s Alvaro de Soto to act as mediator in the event of a new initiative. Moreover, Papadopoulos is reportedly opposed to an arbitration role for the UN Secretary-General, and would like to see the EU more actively involved than the UN in peace efforts.

SIMERINI: “Tough final stretch to December 17” Another take on the run-up to the crucial December 17 date, focusing on the behind-the-scenes negotiations and manoeuvrings by interested countries. According to the paper’s sources, the United States and Britain will be exerting new pressure on Greece to agree to a date for Ankara.

HARAVGHI: “Point-by-point document” The communist party mouthpiece said President Papadopoulos has prepared a document listing the demands of the Greek Cypriot side for a settlement, and will present this to the Dutch Prime Minister during their meeting tomorrow. However, Papadopoulos will not reveal the government’s intentions for December 17.

The Cyprus Mail is the only English-language daily newspaper published in Cyprus. It was established in 1945 and today, with its popular and widely-read website, the Cyprus Mail is among the most trusted news sites in Cyprus. The newspaper is not affiliated with any political parties and has always striven to maintain its independence. Over the past 70-plus years, the Cyprus Mail, with a small dedicated team, has covered momentous events in Cyprus’ modern history, chronicling the last gasps of British colonial rule, Cyprus’ truncated independence, the coup and Turkish invasion, and the decades of negotiations to stitch the divided island back together, plus a myriad of scandals, murders, and human interests stories that capture the island and its -people. Observers describe it as politically conservative.