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31 Αugust 2026 - Shipwreck in Kyrenia is a Tragedy

VOLT Cyprus expresses its sincere condolences to the families and loved ones of the victims of yesterday’s deadly shipwreck in Kyrenia. The catamaran “Filo Jet” sank yesterday approximately 2–2.5 kilometres off the port of Kyrenia, and it is estimated that, of the 267 people on board, only 241 have been rescued. Eight people have been confirmed dead, while 18 of our fellow human beings are still missing.

31 August 2026 - Sincere Condolences to the Mavropoulos Family

VOLT expresses its sincere condolences to the family and loved ones of Dinos Mavropoulos and wishes his partner, who remains hospitalized due to the injuries she sustained, a speedy recovery.

30 July 2026 - A Window of Opportunity for Cyprus – Time for Responsibility for Both Leaders

The UN Secretary-General has announced his intention to convene a five-party conference, provided that both sides demonstrate progress on confidence-building measures (CBMs) and methodological matters.

A Solution is the only Solution

After nine years of stagnation following the tragic collapse of the negotiations at Crans-Montana, there finally appears to be renewed momentum on the Cyprus issue, allowing at least a glimmer of hope that the catastrophic outcome of permanent partition of the island can still be avoided. Naturally, the passage of time has not been without consequences, and the realities—both in Cyprus and internationally—are very different from what they were in 2017.

16 June 2026 - Volt Europa Elects New Leadership Team

Volt Cyprus extends its warmest thanks to the outgoing Board of Volt Europa for its service, dedication, and contribution to strengthening our pan-European movement.

21 April 2026 - Livestock farmers at breaking point, foot-and-mouth disease spiraling out of control

The management of foot-and-mouth disease has unfortunately failed to deliver the expected results, with recent public reports referring to 101 infected units, two of which are pig farms.

17 Arpil 2026 - Stagnation leads to crises

The tensions in the buffer zone, triggered by the handling of foot-and-mouth disease affecting livestocks in both communities highlights, in the most tragic way, the dangers of the current status quo. Stagnation and the lack of communication channels allow technical and public health issues to escalate into security crises, creating new faits accomplis on the ground.

Violation of ceasfire in Lebanon

Only a few hours after the announcement of the temporary ceasefire between the United States and Iran—brokered through Pakistan and which, according to the Pakistani Prime Minister, applied “everywhere, including Lebanon”—Israel launched one of the largest waves of airstrikes against Lebanon, causing the death of hundreds of civilians, including children.

Statement on Israel’s illegal Invasion of Lebanon

Israel’s illegal invasion of Lebanon and the proposed annexation of territory with its occupying forces constitutes a flagrant violation of international law and the United Nations Charter. Volt unequivocally condemns any form of military invasion that undermines the sovereignty and territorial integrity of states.

21st of March: International day of solidarity with people with Down Syndrome and internationa day against racism and fascism

21 March is the International Day Against Racism and Fascism, and it calls on us to stand against every form of exclusion and every silence that permits it.

Institutional interventions with results

Volt Cyprus continues to demonstrate in practice that a new political culture in Cyprus is being built through daily institutional work with tangible results. In this context, the bill proposed by our MP Alexandra Attalides to combat hate speech was unanimously approved by the plenary of Parliament, sending a strong message of institutional maturity and social responsibility.

2 March 2026 - Chaos, and Cyprus in the Middle

Volt condemns the illegal attacks against Iran, amid ongoing negotiations.

27 February 2026 - Ratification of the Ballot by the Members

Yesterday, the members of Volt ratified, through an online vote, the ballot for the May 2026 Parliamentary Elections, confirming through their participation and trust a collective effort of responsibility, credibility, and political renewal.

Society is boiling over with incidents of corruption and the cover-up of scandals

The intention of the Anti-Corruption Authority not to announce the findings of the investigation into what was revealed in the book ‘Mafia State’ by Makarios Drousiotis does not align with democratic principles and the right to informatio

18 February 2026 - Silence raises questions

The court decision is respected and must be fully accepted. The courts dispense criminal justice and their verdict closes the criminal part of a case.

17 February 2026 - When there is no control, the citizen pays the cost

The serious dysfunctions and institutional gaps in the Land Registry’s procedures are not just an administrative problem. They are an indication of a state that operates without adequate control, without clear accountability and without consequences when procedures fail.

16 February 2026 - Cyprus’ Participation in the Board of Peace and Dismissal of International Law

Volt, with a firm commitment to human rights, expresses its strong opposition to the decision of the Republic of Cyprus to participate in the so-called “Board of Peace” of the US President, Donald Trump, for the “reconstruction” of Gaza.

13 February 2026 - The images from Makarios Children’s Hospital cause outrage. There are times when heavy words are not needed.

It is World Childhood Cancer Day and concurrently we hear complaints about the conditions at the Pediatric Oncology Clinic. Drilling whilst children are recovering from surgeries. Dust and falling rubble in a space with immunosuppressed patients. Water leaks and disruption to families who are already going through the most difficult period of their lives.

11 February 2026 - Resumption of Talks on the Cyprus Problem is a Political Responsibility

The meeting of Turkish Cypriot leader Tufan Erhurman with the Secretary-General of the United Nations reminds us that the Cyprus Problem cannot remain in permanent stagnation. Volt believes that any substantial initiative to resume talks is a positive development and must be utilised with seriousness and strategic consistency.

16 January 2026 - Another video exposes the lawlessness prevailing in Cyprus

Before we had even fully grasped the extent of the consequences of the release of the video concerning dealings around the Presidential Palace and the President’s close associates, a new scandal was revealed in Ayia Napa.

16 January 2026 - Defending European sovereignty is a security issue

Volt condemns in the strongest terms the provocative bill submitted by US Congressman Randy Fine, which envisages the annexation of Greenland and its incorporation as a state of the United States.