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Stay informed with expert commentary, in-depth analysis, and thought-provoking editorials on Cyprus and global affairs. Our Opinion section features columns from journalists, political analysts, and thought leaders, offering perspectives on politics, society, economics, culture, and current events.

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Speaking English badly
It is a matter of chronic surprise that politicians, otherwise well-trained in saying just the right thing for the audience they are addressing, forget that whatever they say can be ...
By Gwynne Dyer
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Who cares about the people?

In the past couple of weeks, we have witnessed the results in two European elections that will change the way the EU will be moving forward. In Hungary, the 16-year ...
By Loukis Skaliotis
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Every missing Cypriot counts

The tragedy of missing persons in Cyprus is one of the island’s deepest and most enduring wounds. It is also one of the few areas where meaningful bicommunal cooperation ...
By Kerim M Munir
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Cyprus: navigating the governance paradox

The global governance landscape in 2026 is increasingly defined by a “rule of law recession,” forcing a severe institutional reckoning within the Republic of Cyprus as well. While Cyprus maintains the ...
By Ioannis Tirkides
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Death Rattle of a Superpower?
“We’re offering a very fair and reasonable DEAL, and I hope they take it because, if they don’t, the United States is going to knock out every single ...
By Gwynne Dyer

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