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22 July, 2025
 

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Laughable disclosures as Cyprus politicians' financial woes unveiled

Laughable disclosures as Cyprus politicians' financial woes unveiled

Once again, this year’s financial disclosures from our members of parliament are filled with laughable and tragic statements. Marinos Sizopoulos must be having a hard time making ends meet, ...

Cyprus marks 50 years since 1974 invasion

Cyprus marks 50 years since 1974 invasion

This year marks fifty years since the 1974 coup and Turkish invasion, events that profoundly shaped modern Cyprus. ...

Are we in a real estate bubble?

Are we in a real estate bubble?

The real estate market has been steadily rising since 2015, marking the ninth consecutive year of growth in the sector. However, this broad trend has not been without fluctuations, particularly influenced by the economic disruptions of the pandemic era. Monthly analyses of transaction numbers and volumes from this platform illustrate these ups and downs....

See you in September!

See you in September!

Despite the multi-layered, all-against-all contest over what happened in Crans Montana in 2017—a contest that started between Anastasiades and Averof, expanded with former negotiator Mavroyiannis, and included the AKEL leadership's response, all with a dose of poetry...

Let's not forget to whom we owe a debt of gratitude

Let's not forget to whom we owe a debt of gratitude

It has been 50 years since the dramatic events of July 1974. We must never forget that the joyous hours of democracy's restoration in Greece were also hours of great sorrow and tragedy for Cyprus....

'Dangerous populism'

'Dangerous populism'

Last month, Nikos Christodoulides opened a tough front with the United Nations, raising questions about his intentions and concerns about the political implications of his bravado...

Christodoulides: ''We cannot accept the 28 migrants in the buffer zone''

Christodoulides: ''We cannot accept the 28 migrants in the buffer zone''

The President of the Republic stated, ''We cannot accept the 28 migrants in the buffer zone because we cannot allow the creation of a new migrant route.''...

Fidias' victory brings new hope to Cypriot politics

Fidias' victory brings new hope to Cypriot politics

In modern pedagogy, one can distinguish between a young person who reacts to various situations and suggestions of expected behaviour, and another who remains apathetic......

Why building a home is rare today

Why building a home is rare today

As discussed in our previous article, the housing landscape in our country is changing, with home ownership rates decreasing and aligning with the European average. ...

Trolls, blacklists, and rose milk: A ''democratic'' drama

Trolls, blacklists, and rose milk: A ''democratic'' drama

The issue of fake accounts and trolls on platform X is becoming a big topic - especially following accusations by a well-known lawyer. According to these accusations, w...

Rentals rise as home ownership trends change

Rentals rise as home ownership trends change

Around 20-25 years ago, Cyprus was renowned for having one of the highest rates of home ownership globally, with figures nearly reaching 78% - 80%, as per the data available then....

Fidias' impact on Cyprus' social media scene

Fidias' impact on Cyprus' social media scene

The Cypriot public, particularly on social media, often reacts strongly to viral content, especially when it touches on political, social, or identity issues....

Averof's podcast musings and the flip-flop chronicles

Averof's podcast musings and the flip-flop chronicles

Oh dear, oh dear, oh dear. Averof has appeared on a podcast again – how does he manage to do it all? – to question why they are celebrating 24 percent when they considered 26 percent disastrous during the Presidential elections! ...

From TikTok follower to political pundit, a satirical dive into Cyprus politics

From TikTok follower to political pundit, a satirical dive into Cyprus politics

I've decided to get more involved in politics. Since I'm a bit curious, I've started obsessively following what's happening in Brussels. No, I didn't sit down to study because I'm also a bit lazy....

From academia to governance: Cyprus' latest Deputy Minister

From academia to governance: Cyprus' latest Deputy Minister

The establishment of Cyprus's Deputy Ministry of Immigration and International Protection coincided with a challenging period, influenced by the ongoing humanitarian crisis in neighboring Israel. ...

Cyprus reforms are a comedy of errors in governance

Cyprus reforms are a comedy of errors in governance

Following last Sunday's vote, the much-publicized local government reform will take effect on July 1. This, like many other reforms, has been carried out in typical Cypriot fashion. ...

Fidias' win triggers debate on political behavior

Fidias' win triggers debate on political behavior

Last Sunday, when election winner Fidias Panayiotou appeared on the panel of Alpha TV station, it was not his incongruous outfit or his unusual behaviour, rushing to kiss and hug the presenters, that caused embarrassment....

The conclusion of Aydin Dikmen's artifact saga

The conclusion of Aydin Dikmen's artifact saga

The case involving Aydin Dikmen, the Turkish antiquities thief, reached its conclusion on Tuesday, June 6th, as the Munich Court of Appeal ruled on the return of remaining artifacts:...

Europe's right-wing surge

Europe's right-wing surge

The votes are still being counted, but the European Parliament election results point to a surge of support for right-wing and far-right parties....

'The fifth phalanx'

'The fifth phalanx'

The coming of age of my generation coincided with Cyprus' first appearance in the European Parliament in 2004. A generation that saw the EU as the vehicle for its hope—hope for change and reunification of the country....

Cyprus bids farewell to Jho Low, its lost ''diamond''

Cyprus bids farewell to Jho Low, its lost ''diamond''

I must confess, upon hearing the news, I almost burst into tears. ...

How inheriting property can cause headaches

How inheriting property can cause headaches

Everything usually starts with pure intentions: ''We have two children, so we pass on half a share to each of them to avoid offending anyone, and then let them do what they want.''...

Anastasiades, Christodoulides accused of derailing talks

Anastasiades, Christodoulides accused of derailing talks

Time has its own meaning. The former president of DISY, Av. Neophytou, according to a report......

Inconsistencies in Cyprus politics? Who would've guessed!

Inconsistencies in Cyprus politics? Who would've guessed!

The case of Pelekanos' admission that he never agreed with the bizonal, bicommunal federation, being himself the spokesman of a government - under Anastasiades - which has been supporting it over time,...

Christodoulides offered Cyprus on a silver platter?

Christodoulides offered Cyprus on a silver platter?

''You can consider Cyprus as a member-state of the EU, as your ambassador in Brussels, and I look forward to our consultations so that we can further strengthen our relations,'' President Christodoulides said...

Anastasiades’ secret talks with Turkey revealed

Anastasiades’ secret talks with Turkey revealed

In a paradoxical twist, Crans Montana resurfaced in the news a few days ago, with multiple sources and testimonies suggesting......

'The vilification of entrepreneurship'

'The vilification of entrepreneurship'

In recent weeks, Kathimerini (''K'') has been delving into public procurement, an area that absorbs a significant portion of public funds. The focus was on the Nicosia perimeter road project, which holds crucial importance for the city....

Cyprus non-performing loans drop to lowest level in years

Cyprus non-performing loans drop to lowest level in years

Total non-performing loans (NPLs) to banks have dropped below €2 billion, specifically to €1.9 billion. ...

A picture is worth a thousand words

A picture is worth a thousand words

A picture is worth a thousand words, a picture is a gut punch. In Paphos, a woman with a cane lies on the ground in front of a bus stop. Thousands of similar scenes unfold across Nicosia and other cities,...

Murders linked to firearms surge in Limassol and Nicosia

Murders linked to firearms surge in Limassol and Nicosia

The recent discovery of weapons in a cemetery in Oroklini serves as a stark reminder of the increasing presence of organized crime networks in Cyprus, particularly their access to military-style firearms, classified as illicit traded firearms....

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