Onasagoras
In Turkey, there’s still a lot of anger over Netflix's decision to include the series ''Famagusta'' in its programming. After the entire Turkish government—along with the pseudo-government in the occupied territories—got involved with the show, and after Turkish nationalists swarmed IMDb by the thousands to give it a low rating, they’ve now decided to create their own series about '74 as a response—even though they’ve already produced several propaganda-filled ones. The power of the screen is greater than we thought, and perhaps we should better harness it in the future.
We happen to know that some of the creators involved have moderate and reconciliatory views on the Cyprus issue, resulting in the series maintaining a considerable level of balance. Of course, extremists (on both sides) always feel wronged by historical realities.
As for Tatar’s outburst, it’s extremely hypocritical, considering that when there were recent objections to a similar series produced in the occupied territories—which presented a very one-sided view of events—he responded by saying, "It's just a series, not a documentary, don’t be ridiculous."
"Either the University of Cyprus will allocate significant funds to build student dormitories, or I will vote against any resolution that comes before the university." So declared Alekos Tryfonides, who, having obviously overcome the accusations against him in the infamous 'polygraph' case, has now taken up arms for the cause of student housing. His fight is for altars and—student—quarters.
The President wants progress but insists there should be no ambiguity about the cable, and in this case, no one can disagree with him. Good fences make good neighbors. So, let’s not leave any gray areas, and let’s make sure the commitments and obligations of each involved party are crystal clear.
A third monk from the Avvakoum clique seems to be under investigation and is heading for defrocking. However, when the trial of these monks concludes (both ecclesiastically and criminally), their bishop will need to explain a few things to us. For example, how could he not have had any idea about the character of some of them—and promote them so quickly to ecclesiastical ranks—when for years, wherever they went, there were strong rumors of strange behaviors and misconduct? Did he not know that Caesar’s wife—and Archimandrites (monks)—not only need to be honest but also need to appear honest? Blessings.
[This article was translated from its Greek original]
