Onasagoras
“Cypriot justice cannot show inexcusable negligence and sluggishness in some cases, while displaying excessive haste and speed in others.”
This statement of the obvious comes from the Cyprus Union of Journalists, and it appears the battle is now beginning. It is likely to be fierce and closely fought.
On one side, there is the state’s clear—even shameless—attempt to intimidate every form of investigative journalism, regardless of the quality of the investigation, which is subjective anyway. On the other, there is the strong and justified reaction of journalists who now feel directly threatened by the first estate’s efforts to silence the voice of the fourth.
Dear President, perhaps it is time to take a clear position. Otherwise, you risk being left terribly exposed—once again.
This is not about Drousiotis or any other Drousiotis. It is an institutional issue concerning the limits of press freedom—a freedom considered sacred and inviolable in every Western democracy, yet one that still carries wounds in Cyprus dating back to the era of Makarios. And no, not Makarios Drousiotis.
Cyprus ranks 80th out of 180 countries in Reporters Without Borders’ 2026 World Press Freedom Index, with a score of 56.9 out of 100. It is considered the second-worst country in the European Union for press freedom, ahead only of Greece.
Read that again. And if you are not frightened yet, there is still time to be—and to add your voice to that of the Union of Journalists and every citizen of this unfortunate country who still believes, or perhaps merely imagines, that we live under the rule of law.
Those responsible, in whatever capacity, need to come to their senses. Drousiotis may have made inexcusable mistakes, but at the rate you are going, you will turn him into a folk hero.
The president told us there are no preconditions for the expanded 5+1 conference. María Angela Holguín, however, gave us a somewhat different account.
Not only is preparation required on matters of substance, but confidence-building measures must also be implemented—something that, as we know, tends to cause an allergic reaction within coalition partner ELAM.
Add to this already negative climate the Turkish Cypriot leader’s systematic effort to place the blame on our side.
Things were already going badly, and then came the final blow.
Meanwhile, the queen continues making appointments to her shadow cabinet. It is difficult, however, for her to compete with young Nikos. His appointees receive positions carrying real power, salaries, benefits, and pensions, while Annita is essentially rewarding hers with Monopoly money.
It is a genuinely unequal contest. The man from Geroskipou is particularly lavish and generous—especially when he is spending our money.
It is always easy to be generous at someone else’s expense.
Oh yeah!
