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The President's rainy rhetoric on his undisclosed income

''The weather may be rainy, but the clear sky isn't afraid of lightning.'' With this romantic and poetic line, the president responded to his critics regarding the issue of his undisclosed income. It's as if the man doesn't even deserve a small oversight....

04/10/2023 | OPINION

Reviving the Greek diaspora

The active Greek diaspora in the United States is dwindling and this needs to be stopped. Proponents of the generation that played such an important role after the Turkish invasion of Cyprus in 1974 have either stopped participating actively in public life or have passed away....

03/10/2023 | OPINION

Real estate boom in Greece and Cyprus

The real estate landscapes of Greece and Cyprus are undergoing significant transformations, with both nations showcasing promising growth and recovery. However, beneath the surface of these top-line numbers, there are underlying challenges and disparities that need to be addressed....

03/10/2023 | OPINION

Government faces mounting criticism over six-month stumble

If a governing coalition in a state aspiring to be European were to make as many mistakes and omissions as the Christodoulides government has in just six months, it would face strong opposition....

02/10/2023 | OPINION

From fines to fine lines

The face of the honorable Minister of Transport, Alexis Vafeadi, conveyed a different message compared to his statements before the Parliament's Transportation Committee....

27/09/2023 | OPINION

Embracing the digital change in education

In the modern age, one of the paramount areas that demands digital transformation is education....

27/09/2023 | OPINION

Revolutionizing the management of multi-owner buildings in Cyprus

The proposed legislative changes, tabled in the parliament yesterday, seek to modify and enhance the existing framework for the management of common buildings....

26/09/2023 | OPINION

Zero-risk politicians: The Doxa Komodromou scandal unveiled

The Doxa Komodromou scandal and the shocking revelations that have emerged present a paradox. It's not just about her remaining in her position; it's also about the complete silence that followed these disclosures within the Presidential Office. ...

25/09/2023 | OPINION

The charms of a forgotten neighborhood

In Seat 7A, I don my mask and fasten my seatbelt, opening my book. ...

23/09/2023 | OPINION

A closer look at the Greek-Turkish dynamic

The public discourse is inundated with discussions for and against the evolving Greek-Turkish rapprochement. Strangely, there are few references to the Cyprus issue, which has continuously occupied Greek foreign policy since the 1950s....

20/09/2023 | OPINION

Why did Brussels ignore Cyprus? Questions arise over EU inaction

Commission President Ursula von der Leyen delivered a comprehensive 16-page speech on the "state of the Union" before the European Parliament, speaking for an hour....

18/09/2023 | OPINION

The victim...has no obligations

In a recent development, the European Parliament gave its approval to the report on Turkey's path to accession. This report is notable for its severity, addressing not only President Erdogan's erosion of democracy within Turkey but also the ongoing Cyprus problem....

18/09/2023 | OPINION

Cyprus' gas dilemma deepens

While Netanyahu's recent visit to Cyprus generated considerable attention, it's apparent that promises of cooperation in the Eastern Mediterranean have yet to materialize. ...

16/09/2023 | OPINION

The Mediterranean's wake-up call

The devastating aftermath of the natural disaster in the Thessalian Plain leaves no one untouched. We cannot afford complacency in the face of such a biblical catastrophe, merely observing from the safety of our couches....

15/09/2023 | OPINION

Digitizing the state for modern times

The digitization of the state is not just a challenge for modern society; it must be a top priority....

13/09/2023 | OPINION

Cyprus admits failures in immigration crisis

Those who followed the fascist incidents in Chloraka and Limassol were provoked, not just by the lack of a plan to handle this major crisis....

12/09/2023 | OPINION

Cyprus real estate market hits €132 million high

August passed by as usual with most people on vacation, including the real estate market. Let's take a look at how the month fared for coastal cities, with no surprises for Nicosia, which was also in vacation mode. Notably, Larnaca had an outstanding performance, surpassing Nicosia for the first time....

12/09/2023 | OPINION

Will Justice Minister and Chief of Police lose jobs over viral video?

When the video of Nikos Christodoulides' meeting at the Presidential Palace went viral the day after Limassol riots, many people thought that the Minister of Justice and the Chief of police might lose their jobs soon....

12/09/2023 | OPINION

How Cyprus's abstention shook US trust and diplomacy

The release of secret documents, usually from the US and Britain, a few years later, sheds light on important moments in history....

11/09/2023 | OPINION

Confronting racism and the far-right threat

The awful attacks on migrants, refugees, and others in Chloraka and Limassol were not sudden but rather a predictable continuation of a long-standing problem....

11/09/2023 | OPINION

Is Jack Straw's position the way forward?

In an opinion piece on Politico's website, Jack Straw, a former UK Foreign Minister (2001-2006) and Labour MP from 1979 to 2015, shared his thoughts on Cyprus joining the European Union in 2004, the EU's Inter-Governmental Conference (IGC), and how to solve the Cyprus issue. In summary, he argued that Cyprus should not have joined the EU in 2004 without resolving the Cyprus problem first. ...

08/09/2023 | OPINION

AI's role in shaping future warfare

The war in Ukraine has brought about significant changes, including how wars will occur in the 21st century. These changes are quite substantial. Suddenly, everyone realizes that inexpensive unmanned aerial vehicles can inflict more damage than costly traditional military planes....

08/09/2023 | OPINION

Unmasking Jack Straw's biased agenda in Cyprus problem

In an article published in Politico, former British Foreign Secretary Jack Straw suggested dividing Cyprus. He argues that Britain, which guarantees the independence and territorial integrity of the Republic of Cyprus, cannot achieve a two-state solution on its own. ...

08/09/2023 | OPINION

Cyprus universities under fire for failing to denounce extremist violence

After the troubling events in Chlorakas and Limassol, where right-wing extremists carried out violent acts, have you heard any teachers' unions speak out against these incidents?...

07/09/2023 | OPINION

From 'Yes' to 'No' in the Annan plan saga

When we talk about the Annan Plan, we're not just referring to another proposal that was presented to us and rejected....

07/09/2023 | OPINION

Are dairy products the new focus for Israel-Cyprus relations?

If someone hadn't followed the Israeli Prime Minister's past statements about EastMed and the LNG terminal in Cyprus and didn't know that energy was the main topic in the previous eight meetings, they might have thought that the leaders of Cyprus, Greece, and Israel had more pressing matters during the 9th trilateral meeting in Nicosia. ...

05/09/2023 | OPINION

Cyprus Apartment Showdown: Nicosia vs. Limassol

In our previous report, we delved into a comparative analysis of apartment sales in the Paphos, Larnaca, and Famagusta districts for 2022 and the first 7.5 months of 2023. Today, we shift our focus to the Nicosia and Limassol provinces, two significant players in the local real estate market....

04/09/2023 | OPINION

Chlorakas attack highlights growing racial tensions in Cyprus

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The President's rainy rhetoric on his undisclosed income

Reviving the Greek diaspora

Real estate boom in Greece and Cyprus

Government faces mounting criticism over six-month stumble

From fines to fine lines

Embracing the digital change in education

Revolutionizing the management of multi-owner buildings in Cyprus

Zero-risk politicians: The Doxa Komodromou scandal unveiled

The charms of a forgotten neighborhood

A closer look at the Greek-Turkish dynamic

Why did Brussels ignore Cyprus? Questions arise over EU inaction

The victim...has no obligations

Cyprus' gas dilemma deepens

The Mediterranean's wake-up call

Digitizing the state for modern times

Cyprus admits failures in immigration crisis

Cyprus real estate market hits €132 million high

Will Justice Minister and Chief of Police lose jobs over viral video?

How Cyprus's abstention shook US trust and diplomacy

Confronting racism and the far-right threat

Is Jack Straw's position the way forward?

AI's role in shaping future warfare

Unmasking Jack Straw's biased agenda in Cyprus problem

Cyprus universities under fire for failing to denounce extremist violence

From 'Yes' to 'No' in the Annan plan saga

Are dairy products the new focus for Israel-Cyprus relations?

Cyprus Apartment Showdown: Nicosia vs. Limassol

Chlorakas attack highlights growing racial tensions in Cyprus

The gift of culture

The free parking illusion

Women still earn less in Cyprus

Dogs found living in squalor at Limassol property