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October 13, 2026

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President Nikos Christodoulides and Turkish Cypriot leader Tufan Erhurman are scheduled to meet this afternoon at the UN offices in Nicosia to discuss relevant issues. This high-level meeting comes as a key development in the ongoing efforts to address the Cyprus problem. In domestic political news, Annita Demetriou, President of the House of Representatives and President of the Democratic Rally (DISY), has withdrawn from the presidential nomination race, a decision the President of Cyprus stated was her own. The DISY party described her decision as 'responsible'. Meanwhile, a pension reform bill is facing radical changes due to significant reactions and reservations from social partners, with the Ministry of Labor working to build consensus. Other notable stories include investigations revealing public employees remaining on paid leave for years while facing criminal and disciplinary proceedings, with one employee reportedly receiving €280,000 in salaries without working. Concerns have also been raised regarding skyrocketing rental prices, particularly in Limassol, and new allegations of illegal constructions and enclosure of state land against the owner of Melios Zoo.

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President Nikos Christodoulides and Turkish Cypriot leader Tufan Erhurman are scheduled to hold a meeting this afternoon at the UN offices in Nicosia to discuss various issues.

Cyprus Mail: Christodoulides and Erhurman to meet this afternoon

President Nikos Christodoulides and Turkish Cypriot leader Tufan Erhurman are scheduled to meet at 3:30 PM at the UN offices in Nicosia to discuss relevant issues.

Annita Demetriou, President of the House of Representatives and President of the Democratic Rally (DISY), has withdrawn her candidacy for the presidency. President Nikos Christodoulides stated it was her own decision, while DISY characterized it as a 'responsible' choice.

Sigmalive: Presidential candidate withdraws, President says it's her decision

The President of Cyprus commented on Annita's withdrawal from her candidacy, stating it was her own decision.

Sigmalive: DISY: Candidate Annita's decision not to seek presidency is 'responsible'

The DISY party described Annita's decision not to pursue the presidency as a 'responsible' choice.

The proposed pension reform bill is undergoing significant changes due to strong reactions and reservations from social partners. The Ministry of Labor is actively working to address concerns and build consensus before submitting the revised bill to Parliament.

Politis: Under pressure from reactions, the pension reform changes radically

Reactions and reservations from social partners have led to significant changes in the pension reform bill, with the Ministry of Labor attempting to address concerns and build consensus before submitting it to Parliament.

President Nikos Christodoulides highlighted Cyprus's economic stability and strong banking system as key factors attracting international investment. However, concerns persist over soaring rental prices, particularly in Limassol, and wide variations in supermarket prices, with differences of up to 226 percent for the same products. The President also noted that support measures to combat high prices have exceeded €1 billion, and further economic support measures are under consideration. The…

Philenews: Cyprus's Economic Stability Attracts Investment, Says President

President Christodoulides stated at the Forbes Cyprus Summit that Cyprus's economic stability and strong banking system are key advantages for attracting international investment.

Philenews: Skyrocketing Rents: Limassol Leads with Dizzying Apartment Prices

Rental prices are soaring, with Limassol registering the highest rates, causing shock according to data from the Ministry of Interior, despite government incentives for new housing construction.

Politis: Christodoulidis: Further economic support measures are being examined

President Christodoulides stated that additional economic support measures are under consideration.

Sigmalive: IMF's new predictions for Cypriot economy

New predictions from the International Monetary Fund regarding the Cypriot economy have been released and are compared to those of the Ministry of Finance.

Sigmalive: President: Support measures against high prices exceed €1 billion

The President announced that support measures implemented to combat high prices have surpassed €1 billion.

Cyprus Mail: Supermarket prices differ by up to 226 per cent in Cyprus

A survey by the Cyprus consumers association reveals that prices for the same products in Cyprus supermarkets can vary by as much as 226 percent.

Drivers are experiencing heavy traffic congestion on the Limassol-Paphos highway, with traffic being rerouted. Compounding the issue, the 2027 budget reportedly lacks funds for traffic solutions in Limassol, impacting road projects and contributing to the congestion.

Philenews: Traffic Alert: Heavy Congestion on Limassol-Paphos Highway

Drivers are warned of dense traffic on the Limassol-Paphos highway, with traffic being rerouted from specific exits due to congestion.

Politis: Stuck in traffic and road works - The 2027 budget has no funds for Limassol's…

The 2027 budget lacks funding for traffic solutions in Limassol, impacting road projects and causing traffic congestion.

An editorial questions the decision to allow the Israeli sports team Maccabi to use the Limassol stadium and calls for an explanation from President Nikos Christodoulides.

Cyprus Mail: Our View: President needs to explain decision for Maccabi to use Limassol…

The editorial questions the decision to allow the Israeli sports team Maccabi to use the Limassol stadium and calls for an explanation from the President.

A new book revisits the 1967 bombing of Cyprus Airways flight CY284, re-examining the deaths of 66 people. A father implicated in the death of two children in Xylofagou lost his bail appeal and will remain in custody until his trial. Additionally, a warning has been issued for approaching bad weather, with heavy rains and strong thunderstorms expected. Concerns are also being raised about patient protection in a case involving a gynecologist.

Politis: Gynecologist case: Who protects the patients?

An article raises concerns about patient protection in a case involving a gynecologist.

Sigmalive: Bad weather approaching: Rain and strong thunderstorms expected

A warning has been issued about approaching bad weather, with heavy rains and strong thunderstorms predicted.

Cyprus Mail: New book revisits 1967 Cyprus Airways flight bombing

A recently published book examines the 1967 bombing of Cyprus Airways flight CY284, re-examining the deaths of 66 people and the suspected political motives behind the attack.

Cyprus Mail: Father of children found dead in car loses bail appeal

The Bulgarian father of two boys found dead in a car in Xylofagou in June will remain in custody until his trial on November 30.

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