On Friday, February 14th, President of Cyprus called for an emergency Cabinet meeting. Naturally, many assumed it was to discuss Valentine’s Day – flowers, chocolates, etc. – ...
Never before has the slogan of DISY ''seismos seismos, Synagermos'' (or roughly translated: ''earthquake, earthquake, DISY'' been more fitting than in the days we're living through now (It does sound better in Greek though don't you agree?). ...
The case with the problematic car airbags and the authorities rushing in to try to withdraw vehicles with defective Takata airbags from circulation reveals the enormous responsibilities of those who handled the issue politically and technocratically over the last thirteen years....
The faulty airbag saga isn’t going away anytime soon, as car owners across Cyprus (which, let’s be honest, means practically everyone—good luck finding a family without at least one problematic vehicle) are refusing to shoulder the extra costs....
On Monday, February 3rd, manufacturers decided to immobilize 138 vehicles due to the risk of faulty TAKATA airbags, and another 138 due to brake issues....
The government keeps repeating the same promises, but according to DISY, that won’t be enough to convince the public. But why not? Repetition helps people absorb information, right? ...
Finally! The night we've all been waiting for. Tonight at 7 p.m., Cyprus will witness a grand moment—not the Eurovision finals, but something equally thrilling (or so we’re told)....
Climate Change is a defining challenge of our times but as the world hurtles toward an escalating climate crisis, India is stepping into a global leadership role to tackle climate change. ...
The mayor of Limassol has expressed concerns over the ''Pay As You Throw'' program. Oh, for heaven’s sake. Personally, I believe Limassolians should pay double what everyone else pays—and without complaints. ...
The Housing Grant Scheme for young couples and individuals up to 41 years of age was launched on 31 October 2024, with a target of 400 beneficiary applications and a total budget of €15 million. ...
Greek businesses have made a significant impact on the Cypriot market, investing across virtually every sector—from real estate and hospitals to supermarkets, toy stores, energy, electronics, car dealerships, and even banks....
The unfortunate case of the foreigner, whose body was found with a bullet from a police officer’s gun, has led to the discovery of yet another Cypriot political party: the United Cypriot Republican Party, ...
We begin today’s column with breaking news: today, we haven’t had a single prisoner escape. Of course, it’s still morning, so we don’t know how the day will unfold....
Sayyid Qutb (1906-1966) is often regarded as the father of modern militant Islam. He reshaped the concept of jihad, transforming it from its Quranic meaning into a radicalized interpretation that gave rise to political Islam. ...
2024 was both literally and figuratively a leap year. Metaphorically speaking, we anticipated this shift a year ago as we reflected on 2023 and made our predictions for the year ahead....
Two holiday snapshots stood out among the many posted during the festive season. In one, former President Nicos Anastasiades proudly poses with the ever-smiling Elias Psinakis....
Nearly half a century since the term ''Bizonal Bicommunal Federation'' entered the political discourse in Cyprus, no political party or government has ever explained to the public what this term truly means....
The much-advertised mobility on the Cyprus problem, likely more for communication purposes than out of a genuine lack of awareness of the tragic reality, cannot, by itself, lead to a viable and mutually acceptable solution....
The recent news surrounding the murder of United Healthcare CEO Brian Thompson and the arrest of Luigi Mangione, the suspected shooter, has sparked an intense debate. As an American who grew up in Los Angeles and now calls Cyprus home, I find the entire case deeply thought-provoking, especially in light of my own personal experiences with healthcare systems....
