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Onasagoras

Cyprus’ endless love affair with unfinished projects

''Oh Prometheus, if only you knew how much you’ve cost us, you’d blush with shame. Yet no one involved seems to care. In ...

Onasagoras

Old grudges and gilded memories, Cypriot politics in reruns

Last night, I tuned into a podcast featuring the former President of Cyprus and a Twitter Space (or "X Space") with the ...

Shemaine Bushnell Kyriakides

Why I almost voted for Trump—and why many Americans did

I’ve been a staunch Democrat my whole life, but as I look at the results of the latest election, I can’t say I’m entirely ...

Onasagoras

Trump’s win, coffee with Erdogan, and the Presidential spin: A dose of Cyprus reality

For anyone worried that Trump’s election might throw off our strategic ties with the U.S.—those essential space collaborations ...

Opinion

Was Trump really the only option for the working class in 2024?

What makes a political comeback genuinely remarkable? Is it policy, charm, or a connection to the people?

Onasagoras

''The cost of the subsidies is borne by the state, not the citizens.''

''I am committed to lowering electricity prices,'' Minister of Energy Mr. Papanastasiou told us when he assumed office. ...

Onasagoras

On the wrong sided of the elections...

It's only natural that the election of a volatile president like Trump would raise concerns across the globe. His approach ...

Opinion

Will we choose unity or division?

Today, as Americans head to the polls, I find myself reflecting on what my country means to me, even from my home here in ...

Marina Economides

Cypriot society divided over Christodoulides’ high-profile visit with Biden

Last Sunday, as President Nikos Christodoulides faced internal scrutiny over his decision to address transparency in the ...

Opinion

The unassuming Constantinos Kombos

In every Cabinet meeting, there is a ''luxury'' position held by the current Minister of Foreign Affairs.

Andreas Andreou

Cyprus real estate market falters as October sales drop 6%

With just two months left in the year, October has shown that, despite some resilience, the market remains unable to inspire ...

Apostolos Tomaras

How Cyprus-US ties reflect a new era of strategic partnership

The power of imagery may have, in some cases, overshadowed the invitation to the Oval Office, but Cypriot President Nikos ...

Opinion

Experts urge creation of Cyprus Digital Development Organization to drive reform

Cyprus has long sought to drive digital reform across various ministries, agencies, and central administration, but these ...

Opinion

Biden, Christodoulides talk future of defense partnership

The visit of President Nikos Christodoulides to the White House and his meeting with Joe Biden outline the excellent status ...

Nikos Konstandaras

The loss of US media credibility

The US elections are highlighting the catastrophic consequences of the long-term devaluation of the country’s ''traditional'' ...

Opinion

Why Anthony Hopkins’ joyful dance to ''Zorba the Greek'' inspires us all

Sir Anthony Hopkins, the iconic actor known for his powerful roles, recently gifted his followers a rare glimpse into his ...

Opinion

Goodbye and thanks for all the halloumi!

I depart Cyprus after a little over two years as the British High Commissioner. What are my main reflections?

Panayiotis Rougalas

Cypriot banks sending loans abroad: A growing risk?

Yesterday, I had a conversation with someone who truly understands banking—probably more knowledgeable than many who think ...

Opinion

Cyprus eyes direct flights to the U.S., aiming for new heights in tourism

Let’s accept that we may not solve everything, but we can aim to address some key issues. At the very least, we should lay ...

Yiannis Ioannou

Cyprus talks at crossroads: Is the 'end of the road' near?

The recent dinner in New York served as a reminder that, in the cynical world of international negotiations, continuing ...

Pavlos Xanthoulis

Christodoulides reassures on Cyprus issue, but is the optimism misplaced?

President Christodoulides knows what he aims for regarding the Cyprus issue, so there is no reason for concern! He stated ...

George Kakouris

UN’s plan for expanded Cyprus talks faces delays ahead of 2025 elections

The outcome of the informal dinner in New York, besides the attempt to intensify efforts to resolve the seven-year stalemate ...

Apostolos Tomaras

Merchants of cheap patriotism: Empty words, no solutions

Throughout the history of the Cyprus issue, particularly after the Turkish invasion of 1974, ultra-patriotic rhetoric has ...

Onasagoras

Cyprus: The new Switzerland and other tall tales

Hope for a solution has been granted a stay of execution—albeit on life support—and almost all political parties welcomed ...

Panayiotis Rougalas

Behind the numbers: Are Cyprus's non-performing loans just a makeup job?

Are there good makeup artists in Cyprus? Sometimes I wonder, but since I’m out of the fashion scene, I can’t say for sure. ...

Marina Economides

European Court ruling hits Cyprus over refugee return case

The past week has been a striking blow to the politics of Nikos Nouris, his supporters, and potential successors.

Pavlos Xanthoulis

Israel slams UN Chief in unprecedented diplomatic clash

This might be one of the harshest criticisms ever directed at United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres. It’s not ...

Marina Economides

''Does anyone in this country ever take responsibility?''

Shortly after the Supreme Court decided to dismiss Odysseas Michaelides, while society and the political system were already ...

Yiannis Ioannou

Erdogan pushes for recognition of breakaway state at UN

New York is behind us. The UN General Assembly and its side meetings have shown us, to a large extent, how efforts to break ...

Opinion

Businesses in Cyprus can benefit economically from policies for fewer cars

Cities worldwide are increasingly adopting pedestrian-friendly and bicycle-friendly policies, amid growing concerns over ...

Opinion

Cypriots discuss roadmap to constitutional unity for a federal state

A bicommunal research program titled "Developing Common Ideas on Constitutional Issues," funded by the European Union, is ...

Yiannis Ioannou

Supreme court ruling on Auditor General fuels corruption debate in Cyprus

The decision to dismiss the auditor general—determined by the highest level of Justice in Cyprus—has sparked a significant ...

Opinion

The fall of a man who held the powerful accountable

In the famous film ''Dead Poet's Society'', Welton is an exclusive private boarding school for the American elite, where ...

Onasagoras

Politics Blog: AKEL, Odysseas and political satire

AKEL is organizing a protest outside the Presidential Palace on Sunday, demonstrating against the dismissal of Odysseas ...

Apostolos Tomaras

Respect for justice in action, not just words

The Constitutional Court's decision to remove Odysseas Michaelides as Auditor General deserves careful consideration by ...

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