Onasagoras
I read it, and I couldn’t believe my eyes. The Vatican is facing serious financial problems. One of the main reasons is that the progressive stance of the Pope has alienated many conservative Catholics who no longer send donations like they used to. There are rumors that they’ve invited the monks of Avvakoum to start businesses there to boost the Vatican’s economy, but these claims are being dismissed as baseless.
In Paphos, the mayor is accusing the mayor of Polis Chrysochous of covering up illegal activities under the guise of development. This involves a construction project that started without any permits and ended up with an additional floor. The latter allegedly responded, "What do you want us to do, gentlemen, until they fix our road? Should we declare bankruptcy like the Vatican?"
It’s certain that there will be more episodes in this ongoing civil war of the Paphos district. Let’s not forget that the Apostle Paul got beaten up in Paphos, but who knows what would have happened if he had gone to Polis Chrysochous?
Speaking of the Vatican, they’ve dedicated the world’s largest church to another great apostle, Saint Peter. This doesn’t quite fit here, but sometimes this column takes an encyclopedic turn. Anyway, if you visit the Vatican now, while it’s going through tough times, go to St. Peter’s Basilica, pray for our underwater cable, and leave your contribution. Whatever you like, just like at Fterikoudi.
Speaking of that infamous cable, the U.S. credit rating agency GSI has expressed serious concerns about significant aspects of the agreement. It seems that in the next phase of the discussions about the new data, the negotiations will be complex. But of course, it’s only logical since decisions involving billions of investments shouldn’t be rushed or taken lightly. "It’s a lot of money, Aris, and dear ADMIE. We want the submarine cable, but let’s not need any sublingual meds."
In a new development on the matter, a French giant company is reportedly in talks to join the project consortium, which could dramatically change the situation. Our wish and hope for the underwater cable is that we don’t end up messing it up. The sea, with salty water, my dear sea.
According to a report by Eurobarometer, Cypriots are dissatisfied with how democracy works in our country, with 67% expressing their discontent, which places us in second place for dissatisfaction. In first place, yes, you guessed it right, with 71%, is the birthplace of democracy. Ah, Greece, I love you.
There are so many things that unite us with Greece, besides our underwater connection with the cable. But once the digital citizen app is up and running, and the phones start being answered in the public sector, I’m sure our faith in institutions and democracy will return. We’re waiting for you, beloved digital assistant. "Come finish us off, only you can," as Remos once sang.
[This article was translated from its Greek original]
