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11 June 2025 - Harassment of press officers unacceptable

Volt condemns the sudden summoning of journalists to the TAE Headquarters, for broadcasts that hosted statements by the former Auditor General, Odysseas Michaelides. While we recognise and note the responsibility that comes with public speech, the event reveals once again the dangerous turn towards authoritarianism on the part of the Ministry of Justice and the Police.

5 June 2025 - Volt defends democracy and freedom of expression as a cornerstone of society

Volt condemns the withdrawal of the publication by the Cypriot participation in the Architecture Biennale, following the intervention of MP Pavlos Mylonas and the acceptance of this unacceptable pressure by the Deputy Minister of Culture, Vasiliki Kassianidou.

30 May 2025 - The Schengen Area should unite us. Not divide us.

Volt supports the Republic of Cyprus’ path towards full integration into the Schengen Area as an important step towards strengthening its European identity, free movement and security. At the same time, we consider it necessary that the implementation of this policy be done in a way that unites people and does not create new obstacles to free movement within the island. Therefore, we call for an implementation that is fair, transparent and sensitive to the unique realities of Cyprus.

27 May 2025 - Passports, entanglement and parties. And apparently they care about the credibility of the country

In the morning they boasted on TV about the passport scandal and in the evening they made a fortune from naturalised citizens and passport sales companies.

23 May 2025 - Volt's call to protest against the horrific crimes being committed in Gaza

26 May at 18:30 outside the Presidential Palace. Volt calls on everyone to join the protest against the ongoing genocide being committed by the state of Israel in Gaza, as well as against its open or silent support by governments, such as that of President Christodoulides.

22 May 2025 - Either we don’t have water or it’s contaminated!

The recent statement by Mayor Kourios about the use of different methodologies by the Republic of Cyprus and the British Bases – both for collecting and analysing samples – raises legitimate concerns about the reliability of the data given to the general public. Even more worrying is the admission, by a representative of the Health Services on the “Politis” radio station, that the samples are not collected from the same locations as those of the Bases.

22 May 2025 - Public universities do not need restrictions, they need prospect

The situation with foreign language programs in public universities has reached its limits. The same issue has been discussed for ten years without result. The need for substantive decisions is now imperative.

21 May 2025 - The Cypriot government turned its back on International Law. We will not do the same.

The Cypriot government refused to support the revision of the EU Association Agreement with Israel, despite the humanitarian catastrophe in Gaza, where according to the UN 14,000 infants are at risk of death, where the minimal aid allowed in by Israel is a “drop in the ocean,” and where almost all hospitals have been bombed. The Cypriot government said no to accountability, no to human rights.

14 May 2025 - Ex officio submission to the Finance Committee

The amendment to the legislation regarding the social relief measure granting a reduced VAT rate for the first residence was carried out with the aim of limiting the arbitrariness and abusive exploitation of the measure by non-beneficiaries, which we all saw take on scandalous proportions during the period of the "Golden Passports".

9 May 2025 - Bill to enhance transparency in credit agreements and protect debtors

Volt MP Alexandra Attalidou has submitted a bill to amend the Interest Rate Liberalisation and Related Matters Law, with the aim of substantially enhancing the protection of debtors and enhancing transparency in the financial sector.

7 May 2025 - Volt Europa: On the side of all Cypriots against Ankara’s interventions

In contrast to the empty resolutions for internal consumption and big words, Volt, with its real pan-European network, promotes the interests of Cypriots. Following briefings and information from Volt Cyprus, Volt Europe MEP Kai Tegethoff publicly stated his position regarding the recent protests that took place last Saturday in the occupied areas.

7 May 2025 - TOM is not without responsibility

In light of the recent statements by the former Director of the Road Transport Department, Sotiris Kolettas, regarding the tragic chaos caused by the defective Takata airbags, we feel the need to reposition ourselves.

6 May 2025 - Breaking the deadlock requires courage

As Volt, we believe that dialogue between the two communities is always positive. In this context, we welcome yesterday's meeting of the two leaders under the auspices of the United Nations.

5 May 2025 - Press statement regarding the protest on Saturday 3 May 2025

A protest was organised last Saturday (3-5-2025) by a group of Turkish Cypriots, including our Secretary General Hulusi Kilim, to express our community's reaction and resistance to Turkey's attempts to suppress the political will of the Turkish Cypriot community.

2 May 2025 - The struggle of the Turkish Cypriot community against Ankara’s imposition is a struggle for all of us

The Turkish Cypriot community is mobilising against the authoritarian intervention, demographic manipulation and attacks on its secular and democratic values ​​by the Turkish government. We condemn Erdogan’s visit and stand against any form of imposition of authoritarianism.

29 April 2025 - Volt Condemns President Christodoulides’ Upcoming Visit to Israel

Volt expresses its deep disappointment over the planned visit of President Nikos Christodoulides to Israel on 4 May 2025, where he is scheduled to meet with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, a leader against whom the International Criminal Court (ICC) has issued an arrest warrant for war crimes and crimes against humanity.

21 April 2025 - Freedom of the press is a foundation of democracy

The increase in threats, intimidation and targeting of journalists in the Turkish Cypriot community raises serious concerns about freedom of expression.

20 April 2025 - A 22-year-old dead. Uncontrolled fires. Injury causing firecrackers. Damaged property.

Is this the “tradition” we tolerate?

17 April 2025 - Volt defends the obvious: Peace is the path to a solution

The “Breaths of Peace” event, a bi-communal music event organized under the auspices of the Mayor of Limassol on 25 April, aims to bring people together, not to legitimise regimes. Following the public statements made by members of DIKO, the Limassol municipal group of DISY and the entirety of EDEK, Volt considers it necessary to take a position.

16 April 2025 - Migration management is not achieved with populism, but with a plan

The Audit Office report published on 8 April 2025 to assess the management of migration in the Republic of Cyprus shows that the procedures for examining asylum applications are significantly delayed, with an average duration of examination exceeding 20 months, placing an even greater burden on the state budget. Realistic solutions are urgently needed, such as accelerating procedures, improving the interoperability of information systems and reducing bureaucracy.

15 April 2025 - Landmark decision to suspend work at the port of Pentakomos

The decision of the Administrative Court to suspend work at the port of Pentakomos, following an appeal by environmental organisations, is an unprecedented and positive development. The Pentakomos area, where the endangered Mediterranean monk seal relies on the vital habitat for survival, is being irreparably destroyed for the construction of a port for the purposes of servicing fish farming.