Onasagoras
The President called for harsh criticism of the State’s handling of events, and he was absolutely right to do so. Only through harsh criticism can there be any improvement in managing the next disaster. Spot on, our young Nikos. But it seems the message didn’t reach the pro-government trolls online, anonymous or not. When journalists dared to criticize, they were set upon like rabid dogs, the latest victim being Andreas Kimitris, against whom the trolls are demanding dismissal from RIK in a disgusting, orchestrated attack from every angle.
Before that came the interventions denounced by journalist Giorgos Chrysanthou. These practices honor no one; they drag us back to other eras and pose a threat to Democracy itself. Mr. President, the rabid trolls expose you irreparably, just like the rumors about who’s hiding behind them. If you meant what you said about harsh criticism, someone needs to spell it out for them.
Up to 30% of the houses damaged were illegal or outside residential zones, says the mayor of Kourion. Oh dear, new tragedies are expected to unfold in Kourion, tragedies worthy of the ancient ones performed in its namesake theater. With the immortal Cypriot bureaucracy playing the starring role. Only a deus ex machina will save us.
We want harsh criticism. Nikos Christodoulides
The reshuffling of ministers in this country gives the Gordian knot a run for its money. Not only must current Ministers complete 18 months to qualify for their ministerial pensions, but the next ones must also have at least 18 months ahead of them to qualify for theirs. In some Ministries, the choices were so “brilliant” that within a single five-year term, up to three Ministers may occupy the same chair. May they live to a hundred. A hundred, at best, will also be the millions in compensations.
Christodoulides signed only one of the bills that reached his desk; the one allowing voluntary renunciation of benefits and pensions. The President is quite the volunteer enthusiast. Remember that fabulous plan for voluntary military service for women? How many signed up, I wonder? I’m sure every Eleni, every Yiota, and even their aunt from Chicago has already signed up.
On September 17, Metropolitan Isaiah of Tamassos will appear before the court regarding possible financial offenses. We do not yet know whether there’s fire behind this smoke or if it’s all the product of vindictive former monks of Avakoum Monastery. We’ll find out soon enough. Until then, Isaiah, keep dancing, but also prepare your defense.
