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Paris Demetriades

Carnivals are a celebration of life, even during tough times

"You're only good for carnivals"—a common refrain heard every year during the Limassol Carnival, often spoken with a moralizing, ...

Onasagoras

The ''geniuses'' behind Cyprus’ energy farce

For those of you who thought that the TikTok videos where a wanted criminal chats with the police were the most absurd thing ...

Opinion

This is Cyprus...

I wonder in which country, after years of discussions and consultations, legislation on violence in sports venues is drafted, ...

Onasagoras

The Cyprus cabinet's ''romantic'' February 14 meeting

On Friday, February 14th, President of Cyprus called for an emergency Cabinet meeting. Naturally, many assumed it was to ...

Onasagoras

MAGA: Make Averof Great Again!

Never before has the slogan of DISY ''seismos seismos, Synagermos'' (or roughly translated: ''earthquake, earthquake, DISY'' ...

Apostolos Tomaras

Takata airbag crisis and Cyprus's failure to act

The case with the problematic car airbags and the authorities rushing in to try to withdraw vehicles with defective Takata ...

Onasagoras

Faulty airbags, political theatrics, and a President playing Messi

The faulty airbag saga isn’t going away anytime soon, as car owners across Cyprus (which, let’s be honest, means practically ...

Panayiotis Rougalas

Cyprus's car market is a tangled mess

On Monday, February 3rd, manufacturers decided to immobilize 138 vehicles due to the risk of faulty TAKATA airbags, and ...

Onasagoras

A week in Cyprus: Broken promises, electricity woes, and a Valentine’s Day summit?

The government keeps repeating the same promises, but according to DISY, that won’t be enough to convince the public. But ...

Dorita Yiannakou

Cyprus vs. bureaucracy: Can the red tape finally be cut?

For years, bureaucracy has been a major roadblock for businesses in Cyprus.

Onasagoras

Finally! The night we've all been waiting for! (No, not Eurovision)

Finally! The night we've all been waiting for. Tonight at 7 p.m., Cyprus will witness a grand moment—not the Eurovision ...

Opinion

A green planet with India leading the way

Climate Change is a defining challenge of our times but as the world hurtles toward an escalating climate crisis, India ...

Onasagoras

Limassol soars, bananas bend, and ambulances demand more car crashes

The mayor of Limassol has expressed concerns over the ''Pay As You Throw'' program. Oh, for heaven’s sake. Personally, I ...

Panayiotis Rougalas

It was a low bar

The Housing Grant Scheme for young couples and individuals up to 41 years of age was launched on 31 October 2024, with a ...

Onasagoras

Holier than Thou, but stuck in the Middle Ages

"I want to lead a saintly life, but the devil won’t let me," was a saying my late grandmother often repeated.

Dorita Yiannakou

Why are Cypriot businesses being sold off to foreign interests?

Greek businesses have made a significant impact on the Cypriot market, investing across virtually every sector—from real ...

Onasagoras

''Make Police Great Again'': Cyprus' new political party takes a stand on police actions

The unfortunate case of the foreigner, whose body was found with a bullet from a police officer’s gun, has led to the discovery ...

Onasagoras

Cyprus' justice system meets Police Academy?

Former Justice Minister Nikos Kosis likened recent prisoner escapes to a slapstick comedy featuring Thanasis Veggos, the ...

Opinion

Democracy's Final Form: When Digital Capitalism Perfects the 'Free Market' of Power

The convergence of two recent developments signals a profound transformation in how democracy operates in the digital age. ...

Onasagoras

No prisoner escapes today, but plenty of political drama

We begin today’s column with breaking news: today, we haven’t had a single prisoner escape. Of course, it’s still morning, ...

Yiannis Ioannou

Political Islam is changing. What it means for the Middle East and Cyprus

Sayyid Qutb (1906-1966) is often regarded as the father of modern militant Islam. He reshaped the concept of jihad, transforming ...

Andreas Andreou

2025: A new chapter for Cyprus’s property market

2024 was both literally and figuratively a leap year. Metaphorically speaking, we anticipated this shift a year ago as we ...

Onasagoras

From cats to cable cars: Holiday highlights with a dose of sass

Two holiday snapshots stood out among the many posted during the festive season. In one, former President Nicos Anastasiades ...

Opinion

The bizonal myth: Reuniting Cyprus by keeping it apart

Nearly half a century since the term ''Bizonal Bicommunal Federation'' entered the political discourse in Cyprus, no political ...

George Kakouris

Weird flex, but OK

"We did it first" appears to be the government's message, as six months after Cyprus suspended processing asylum applications ...

Opinion

Maha Kumbh Mela 2025: A Divine Confluence of Faith and Modernity

The Maha Kumbh Mela is not merely an event; it is a spiritual phenomenon deeply rooted in India's religious and cultural ...

Yiannis Ioannou

2025: A year of transition

There is no doubt that 2025 will be a pivotal year for the Cyprus problem as we have historically understood it.

Onasagoras

Cyprus is moving forward with its Digital Assistant, steering clear of Cypriot work habits

The Digital Assistant is here! It's the first application of Productive Artificial Intelligence in the Cypriot public sector. ...

Opinion

Cyprus & Greece Market Overview: 2023-2024 and Projections for 2025 and Beyond

The market underwent significant changes from mid-2023 onwards due to several global and regional factors.

Onasagoras

The Vatican, politics, and our underwater cable: A humorous take on Cyprus life

I read it, and I couldn’t believe my eyes. The Vatican is facing serious financial problems.

Opinion

Inaction and inconsistent pressure threaten our future

The much-advertised mobility on the Cyprus problem, likely more for communication purposes than out of a genuine lack of ...

Dorita Yiannakou

180° turnaround

We hired communication consultants to rebuild our name and reputation.

Shemaine Bushnell Kyriakides

Thank God for GESY!

The recent news surrounding the murder of United Healthcare CEO Brian Thompson and the arrest of Luigi Mangione, the suspected ...

Paris Demetriades

The conspiracy surrounding the alleged woke agenda

"It certainly seems like the world is going a little crazy right now," Donald Trump remarked last week during his visit ...

Onasagoras

Cypriot MP's take a break from 'banking on' reform

Yesterday, we witnessed one of the most evenly matched votes ever held in the Cyprus Parliament. MPs were called to vote ...

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