Phileleftheros

Phileleftheros (Greek: Φιλελεύθερος, meaning "The Liberal") is a daily newspaper published in Nicosia, Cyprus. It is the largest and oldest Greek-language daily newspaper in circulation on the island.

History

Phileleftheros was founded in 1955 by Nicos Chr. Pattichis. The roots of the newspaper date back to its predecessor, which started regular publication on December 7, 1951. Over the years, Phileleftheros has expanded into a publishing company (Phileleftheros Group), producing various magazines and establishing radio stations.

Circulation

As of 2002, Phileleftheros had a daily circulation of approximately 26,000 copies. It is also mentioned that in May 2014, the Sunday edition reported a circulation figure.

Independence

Phileleftheros prides itself on being independent from any political influence, with its founder, Nicos Chr. Pattichis, not interfering with the newspaper's functioning. According to Christakis Katsambas, the founder of the newspaper, Pattichis only provides general guidelines, ensuring the newspaper's editorial independence.

External Links

* Official website (in Greek)

See Also

* Cyprus media
* Written press in Cyprus
* Press in Greek