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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.

3 January 2026 - Unilateral attack against Venezuela

Volt Cyprus condemns the United States’ unilateral attack on Venezuela as a clear breach of international law and a violation of the country’s sovereignty. Such actions raise serious concerns about civilian casualties and represent an unnecessary and dangerous escalation of violence by the United States.

10 December 2025 - A Volt Perspective on Human Rights Day

Human Rights Day, observed annually on December 10th, commemorates the day in 1948 when the United Nations General Assembly adopted the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR). Volt, as a pan-European political movement, stands as a firm advocate for these inherent and inalienable rights that belong to everyone, everywhere, simply by virtue of being human.

4 December 2025 - There Is No Other Cyprus

Volt Cyprus successfully hosted this month’s bicommunal meeting of Greek Cypriot and Turkish Cypriot political parties under the auspices of the Embassy of the Slovak Republic at Ledra Palace.

10 September 2025 - Volt Statement on Israeli Attack on Qatar

Volt strongly condemns the recent military incursion seemingly carried out by the State of Israel into the sovereign territory of the State of Qatar. We express our deep concern at this serious escalation and condemn all shelling of civilians and destruction of infrastructure. This attack comes in violation of the good faith in the ongoing negotiations with Hamas for a ceasefire and the return of all hostages.

9 September 2025 - COLA as a tool for bridging inequalities.

Volt supports the institution of COLA and its expansion to all sectors of the economy. In fact, it is our basic principle, as well as the priority of the European Union, the need to expand collective agreements in all sectors, something that Cyprus lags behind other member states.

4 September 2025 - The illegal detention of the 5 Greek Cypriots as a result of the unresolved Cypriot case

Volt expresses its deep concern about the recent developments in the case of the five Greek Cypriots, that is clearly politically motivated, and their illegal detention, with the current detention of the Turkish Cypriot lawyer. Innocent citizens have been caught up in a political confrontation, a result of the long-standing non-resolution of the Cyprus problem.

2 September 2025 - From golden passports to golden inequality

It seems to increase wealth accumulation by 16% in two decades, not much was needed. Many super-privileges to attract capital - sometimes under-the-table, cutting labour rights, three successive governments, four political parties and a scandalous passport program.

28 August 2025 - The Vasilikos Fiasco, a Shame for Democracy and Energy Management

The LNG terminal scandal at Vasilikos is not merely a failure—it is proof of a coordinated state of corruption, lack of transparency, mismanagement, and outright political incompetence. It marks the culmination of a decade of “bizarre” energy-related decisions that cost hundreds of millions, delayed the country’s energy future, and trapped the state in dead-end choices.

22 August 2025 - Zero VAT on School Supplies

As the new school year approaches, thousands of parents are faced with the high cost of school supplies. According to research by the Cyprus Consumers Association, the “Student’s Basket” shows price increases and significant differences in prices. Notably, in stationery items, increases of up to 38% have been observed, while the total cost for a family with two children can exceed €300–400 just for basic items.