Cypriot party leaders debate ahead of elections on Omega Channel

Six political leaders participated in a televised debate on the program Omega Dimokratia to present their platforms before the upcoming parliamentary elections. The participants included Annita Dimitriou, Stefanos Stefanou, Nikolas Papadopoulos, Christos Christou, Odysseas Michaelides, and Fidias Panagiotou. Hosted by Michalis Pavlidis and Sotiris Paroutis, the discussion focused on key national issues, including the economy, the Cyprus problem, and ongoing political reforms. During the debate, Annita Dimitriou criticized the rhetoric of corruption, while Stefanos Stefanou accused former Auditor General Odysseas Michaelides of failing to investigate the Cyprus Airways sale process involving former President Anastasiades. Conversely, Nikolas Papadopoulos questioned the professional conduct of Odysseas Michaelides during his tenure as Auditor General. The debate was marked by intense exchanges regarding political ethics and past governance controversies. The event served as a platform for the leaders to distinguish their policies and influence voter decision-making in the final stretch of the campaign.