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24 March, 2025
 

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Paris Demetriades Paris Demetriades

Adolescence: A powerful British series that tackles the digital generation gap

I finished watching the British mini-series ''Adolescence'' last night, a four-episode show that's been making waves worldwide, ...
Dorita Yiannakou Dorita Yiannakou

Hellenic Seaplanes sets sights on launching Cyprus’ first seaplane routes

Cyprus, with its strategic geographical position, has the potential to become a key hub for seaplane routes, both domestically ...
George Kakouris George Kakouris

Slogans are easier than strategy

Until the Cyprus problem is resolved—if and when that ever happens—in a future where President Fidan and his federal ...
Onasagoras Onasagoras

Whispers of power, lent-friendly meals, and a mission impossible

These are whispers—'Whispers of the Heart', as Michalis Hatzigiannis once sang—so take them with a grain of salt. A meeting ...
Dorita Yiannakou Dorita Yiannakou

''Brain Gain'' as Cypriots return to growing opportunities

The door has opened. There’s a flow of talent heading to Cyprus, driven by the country’s growing need for skilled workers, ...
Shemaine Bushnell Kyriakides Shemaine Bushnell Kyriakides

Cyprus spends millions on traffic cameras, timers not included

In Cyprus, we seem to have mastered the fine art of spending taxpayer money, even if it’s not exactly for things we need. ...
Onasagoras Onasagoras

From ''Panels for Everyone'' to ''Blackouts for All'': How did we manage to mess this up?

The whole solar panel initiative could have been—let’s be honest—one of the few success stories of the government.
Shemaine Bushnell Kyriakides Shemaine Bushnell Kyriakides

A cringe-worthy moment in history

As an American living in Cyprus, I’ve watched my country’s leadership style evolve under Donald Trump, but nothing quite ...
Marina Economides Marina Economides

The hypocritical peddlers of patriotism

Last week, a new conspiracy was uncovered by the eternally ''nationally concerned'' individuals. The far-right party, ELAM, ...
Onasagoras Onasagoras

Too much sun, too much wind, too little strategy.

If there's too much sun, we face energy problems because the solar panels collect more energy than we can store. If it's ...
Alexis Papachelas Alexis Papachelas

Thank you, Donald!

''Thank you, Donald.'' All Europeans should be saying that out loud. What is the U.S. president really telling us in his ...
George Kakouris George Kakouris

Meritocracy, privilege, and the Cypriot dream: Reflections on the English School controversy

Children and adolescents in many parts of the world, including Cyprus, face real problems. Bombs rain down on Ukraine, poverty ...
Eleni Xenou Eleni Xenou

A bleak reflection of our society’s decay

Two men were recently found dead in a workplace, a makeshift apartment where they slept on an inflatable bed. In an effort ...
Dorita Yiannakou Dorita Yiannakou

Cyprus rolls out the red carpet for civil servants

A decade after the financial crisis that forced Cyprus to slash public sector benefits under the terms of its bailout agreement, ...
George Kakouris George Kakouris

The far right is growing, and ‘good vibes’ won’t be enough to stop it

Political elites are failing to address public discontent with real solutions—allowing authoritarian and far-right movements ...
Paris Demetriades Paris Demetriades

Carnivals are a celebration of life, even during tough times

"You're only good for carnivals"—a common refrain heard every year during the Limassol Carnival, often spoken with a moralizing, ...
Onasagoras Onasagoras

The ''geniuses'' behind Cyprus’ energy farce

For those of you who thought that the TikTok videos where a wanted criminal chats with the police were the most absurd thing ...
Opinion Opinion

This is Cyprus...

I wonder in which country, after years of discussions and consultations, legislation on violence in sports venues is drafted, ...
Onasagoras Onasagoras

The Cyprus cabinet's ''romantic'' February 14 meeting

On Friday, February 14th, President of Cyprus called for an emergency Cabinet meeting. Naturally, many assumed it was to ...
Onasagoras Onasagoras

MAGA: Make Averof Great Again!

Never before has the slogan of DISY ''seismos seismos, Synagermos'' (or roughly translated: ''earthquake, earthquake, DISY'' ...
Apostolos Tomaras Apostolos Tomaras

Takata airbag crisis and Cyprus's failure to act

The case with the problematic car airbags and the authorities rushing in to try to withdraw vehicles with defective Takata ...
Onasagoras Onasagoras

Faulty airbags, political theatrics, and a President playing Messi

The faulty airbag saga isn’t going away anytime soon, as car owners across Cyprus (which, let’s be honest, means practically ...
Panayiotis Rougalas Panayiotis Rougalas

Cyprus's car market is a tangled mess

On Monday, February 3rd, manufacturers decided to immobilize 138 vehicles due to the risk of faulty TAKATA airbags, and ...
Onasagoras Onasagoras

A week in Cyprus: Broken promises, electricity woes, and a Valentine’s Day summit?

The government keeps repeating the same promises, but according to DISY, that won’t be enough to convince the public. But ...
Dorita Yiannakou Dorita Yiannakou

Cyprus vs. bureaucracy: Can the red tape finally be cut?

For years, bureaucracy has been a major roadblock for businesses in Cyprus.
Onasagoras Onasagoras

Finally! The night we've all been waiting for! (No, not Eurovision)

Finally! The night we've all been waiting for. Tonight at 7 p.m., Cyprus will witness a grand moment—not the Eurovision ...
Opinion Opinion

A green planet with India leading the way

Climate Change is a defining challenge of our times but as the world hurtles toward an escalating climate crisis, India ...
Onasagoras Onasagoras

Limassol soars, bananas bend, and ambulances demand more car crashes

The mayor of Limassol has expressed concerns over the ''Pay As You Throw'' program. Oh, for heaven’s sake. Personally, I ...
Panayiotis Rougalas Panayiotis Rougalas

It was a low bar

The Housing Grant Scheme for young couples and individuals up to 41 years of age was launched on 31 October 2024, with a ...
Onasagoras Onasagoras

Holier than Thou, but stuck in the Middle Ages

"I want to lead a saintly life, but the devil won’t let me," was a saying my late grandmother often repeated.
Dorita Yiannakou Dorita Yiannakou

Why are Cypriot businesses being sold off to foreign interests?

Greek businesses have made a significant impact on the Cypriot market, investing across virtually every sector—from real ...
Onasagoras Onasagoras

''Make Police Great Again'': Cyprus' new political party takes a stand on police actions

The unfortunate case of the foreigner, whose body was found with a bullet from a police officer’s gun, has led to the discovery ...
Onasagoras Onasagoras

Cyprus' justice system meets Police Academy?

Former Justice Minister Nikos Kosis likened recent prisoner escapes to a slapstick comedy featuring Thanasis Veggos, the ...
Opinion Opinion

Democracy's Final Form: When Digital Capitalism Perfects the 'Free Market' of Power

The convergence of two recent developments signals a profound transformation in how democracy operates in the digital age. ...
Onasagoras Onasagoras

No prisoner escapes today, but plenty of political drama

We begin today’s column with breaking news: today, we haven’t had a single prisoner escape. Of course, it’s still morning, ...
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