Onasagoras
In today’s royal photo op, the president raises a toast to our dearly beloved King Charles, who celebrated his birthday yesterday. God save the King, from the Queen. Cheers.
Our national prince is currently on a mission to unify the Center. And honestly, even though I’ve often slammed the Center for its extreme positions, I do hope he succeeds. Why? Because, clearly, if centrist parties manage a comeback, they might just serve as a buffer of moderation in a country where rampant nationalism, unchecked populism, and all kinds of extreme views are galloping freely, often with a quiet nod from the Presidential Palace itself.
And yes, we need moderation now more than ever. And if it doesn’t exist, Nikola, we’d better invent it. Since you’ve called for a joint battle against populism and nationalism, let’s make the Center centrist again. If you know, you know.
- "Wolves in sheep’s clothing are consumed by satanic egotism." —Archbishop Georgios
I keep reading it over and over, trying to wrap my head around it and picture it. It’s tough, but I’ve got to say, I’m impressed by the theatrical flair of the phrase. With this wildly vivid line, the archbishop describes those he sees as schismatics and heretics, and in doing so, he’s effectively opened a brand-new front inside the Church of Cyprus.
Opposing him are some fiery elements who, naturally, have their own hardcore fanbase, not just in monasteries but even around the edges of the Hill. Let’s see who solves the riddle first, before the police haul me in for questioning.
Summer hasn’t even properly begun, and things are already looking rough on the energy front. Just last night, the gap between electricity production and consumption was razor thin, meaning we just barely avoided blackouts, both in the grid and in our heads. The outlook for the rest of the season? Bleak.
But naturally, our beloved EAC (Electricity Authority of Cyprus) is asking for price hikes while continuing to disconnect and discard large chunks of solar energy production like it’s yesterday’s news. Bravo. Really...bravo.
*This article was translated from its Greek original
