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Apostolos Tomaras

Diversity and the Church

The ongoing discussion in Greece regarding same-sex couples and parenting is poised to capture the attention of the political ...

Marina Economides

The cabinet reshuffle saga is a lesson in governance

When Nikos Christodoulides was vying for the Presidency last year, the primary question scrutinized was not just his readiness ...

George Kakouris

Journalism is (also) a job like any other

Since 2009, when I began working full-time in this field, I've observed the media landscape in Cyprus undergo multiple crises. ...

Onasagoras

Politics Blog: King Charles and Anastasiades

I came across the news that King Charles had bestowed an honor upon Anastasiades, and I must admit, at first I felt a shiver, ...

Opinion

Beware of the Brits bearing ideas for a Cyprus solution

According to recent reports, the British Foreign and Commonwealth Office is working on various scenarios to break the deadlock ...

Opinion

Cyprus housing crisis deepens amid interest rate scandal

With current interest rates, the prospect of repaying a mortgage spans nearly fifty years for an average family, turning ...

Apostolos Kouroupakis

Preserving Cyprus' cultural heritage is a bicommunal effort

The Bicommunal Technical Committee's ongoing mission to safeguard and celebrate the island's rich history

Alexis Papachelas

Israel should be alarmed

Israel faces the risk of losing the support of its traditional allies, as well as the perception of invincibility, both ...

Pavlos Xanthoulis

Cyprus faces dilemma as EU puts Turkey's wishes first

On Monday, behind the scenes in Brussels, an agreement was reached and sealed in the evening at the diplomatic level on ...

Opinion

The overtime dilemma – George Vassiliou's proposal

Only a young John Kapodistrias, with his wit and cunning, can rescue this troubled land from the folly of officials and ...

Opinion

Defying dictatorship

In their quiet struggle for freedom and democracy, the people of Belarus represent a beacon of courage and resilience. Despite ...

Opinion

What about the day after in Gaza? What about the days before?

A colleague of mine asked me the other day a very interesting question. Let's assume, he said, that Israel does manage to ...

Onasagoras

Onasagoras: Ouzo diplomacy and halloumi hurdles

In Erdogan's visit to Athens, Mitsotakis asked him - within the framework of Greek hospitality, of course - what they would ...

Yiannis Ioannou

'The Dead Zone'

Last August, when we discussed the Pyla crisis, the incidents in the "border states," and the aftermath of the peacekeepers' ...

Opinion

Unveiling the dark side of Christmas traditions

As December unwraps its festive allure, the question looms large: What truly defines Christmas? Is it the glittering lights, ...

Eleni Xenou

Unveiling the silent suffering of elder abuse

Two hundred and twenty reports of elderly abuse were received by the Observatory for the Elderly from January to October ...

Apostolos Kouroupakis

Olives harvested, memories revived

Going to the newspaper offices on Friday, I noticed in the area of Egomi some workers picking olives on a remaining parcel ...

Yiannis Ioannou

Kissinger and us

Henry Alfred Kissinger (1923-2023) undeniably stood as one of the leading figures in American foreign policy and diplomacy. ...

Onasagoras

'Hands off my tahinopita!'

The Auditor-General hinted at the President's earnings during his tenure as Government Spokesperson, prompting Victor ...

Maria Eracleous

Mega investments and unanswered questions

In the realm of business expansions and openings, an intriguing anomaly surfaces—the apparent lack of foresight. Take, for ...

Opinion

The rising tide of nationalism

The Netherlands and Argentina represent two additional victories in the surge of populism and nationalism that the world ...

Yiannis Ioannou

Cyprus proposes lifeline to Gaza in 'Amalthea' project

The debate on the humanitarian corridor in Gaza, from Cypriot territory within the context of the 'Amalthea' project, represents ...

Onasagoras

Helicopters, popes, and the rise of global Trumpism

Today, our President is set to meet His Holiness Pope Francis, a rendezvous that comes with a touch of irony given the ...

Yiannis Ioannou

How Geert Wilders is redefining Dutch politics

Geert Wilders' far-right triumph in Dutch elections reverberates across Europe, marking a trend of growing electoral success. ...

Opinion

Giving thanks in Cyprus with American spirit and Cypriot flavor

As I sit down to reflect on this Thanksgiving Day, I find myself in beautiful Cyprus, a place I've called home for nearly ...

Yiannis Ioannou

'The honest state'

Whenever Cyprus becomes the focus of an international journalistic investigation, the perception within the media, political ...

Eleni Xenou

Seriously?!?!

''All information that has come to light will be thoroughly investigated, with a specific timeframe,'' said the president, ...

Onasagoras

Removing stains from Cyprus, one scandal at a time

So, the President's got a diverse bunch around him with all sorts of ideas and interests.

Opinion

Controversial billboards stir emotions

Take a drive along any Cypriot highway and you’re confronted with billboard images of Israeli women and children kidnapped ...

George Kakouris

Solidarity...It is in our interests

During this Middle East crisis, the public debate in Cyprus surpasses the stereotypical reactions of the nation, going beyond ...

Opinion

Create a 'superministry' to reduce bureaucracy

In Cyprus, the proliferation of committees, excessive bureaucracy, and overlapping responsibilities of high-ranking officials ...

Maria Eracleous

Can vital debates survive a 20-minute showdown?

How meaningful can an in-depth debate on a crucial topic occur in just 20 minutes?

Opinion

Abraham’s Tinderbox

I’ll begin by clearly condemning Hamas and its terrorist thugs and express grief at the horrors inflicted on innocent Israeli ...

Opinion

Michalis Persianis: 'The wet firecracker'

The Cyprus Confidential revelations turned out to be a 'petard mouille', a wet firecracker failing to generate the anticipated ...

Opinion

An 'eye for an eye' and the elimination of terrorism

Since October 7, we've been witnessing the war between Israel and Hamas live, minute by minute, on our screens. Unfortunately, ...

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