(Greek, daily) can be described as an ultra-nationalist newspaper. • Since Greek Cypriots constitute a majority of the population in Cyprus, Machi supports a state” solution under the domination of Greek “unitary Cypriots. (Greek, daily) is the commercial newspaper with the PHILELEFTHEROS • highest circulation in the South. It is owned by Nicos Chr Pattichis, and supports and promotes the ideas of the Orthodox Church in Cyprus. During the Annan Plan period (2003-2004) it promoted the views of the Greek Orthodox Church and the President of Republic of Cyprus, Tassos Papadopulos. (Greek, daily) has the second highest circulation, supporting POLITIS • peace initiatives with contributions from Turkish Cypriot columnists. It is published by Arktinos Ltd. (Greek, daily) can be described as an ultra right-wing SIMERINI • newspaper. It is published by Dias Ltd. Simerini has a close relationship with DIKO (the democratic party) and EDEK (the social democratic party). It supports a state” as a solution for the Cyprus conflict. “unitary As can be seen from this overview of the existing newspapers in circulation, political parties play a pivotal role in what stance a newspaper will on an issue, and even on which issues it will cover.
• (Greek, daily) can be described as an ultra-nationalist newspaper. Since Greek Cypriots constitute a majority of the population in Cyprus, Machi supports a “unitary state” solution under the domination of Greek Cypriots. • PHILELEFTHEROS (Greek, daily) is the commercial newspaper with the highest circulation in the South. It is owned by Nicos Chr Pattichis, and supports and promotes the ideas of the Orthodox Church in Cyprus. During the Annan Plan period (2003-2004) it promoted the views of the Greek Orthodox Church and the President of Republic of Cyprus, Tassos Papadopulos. • POLITIS (Greek, daily) has the second highest circulation, supporting peace initiatives with contributions from Turkish Cypriot columnists. It is published by Arktinos Ltd. • SIMERINI (Greek, daily) can be described as an ultra right-wing newspaper. It is published by Dias Ltd. Simerini has a close relationship with DIKO (the democratic party) and EDEK (the social democratic party). It supports a “unitary state” as a solution for the Cyprus conflict. As can be seen from this overview of the existing newspapers in circulation, political parties play a pivotal role in what stance a newspaper will on an issue, and even on which issues it will cover.