Cyprus Divided
STEFANOS EVRIPIDOU
Journalist since 2002 with a background in law and international conflict studies. Experienced in reporting and analysis on politics, diplomacy and conflict. Observes power and people, likes to ask questions, tell complex stories simply, and keep a line between fact and fiction.
Cyprus Divided
Good Offices Report and the Battle of the Narratives
The UN Secretary-General’s report on his Good Offices mission in Cyprus gives an overview of the last six months, including updates from both leaders. The three often divergent and contradictory narratives raise questions on the prospects of finding common ground.
Innovation & Tech
EU’s Digital Frontline: Virkkunen on Cyber Threats, AI and Democracy
From cyberattacks and election interference to artificial intelligence, media freedom and digital sovereignty, Commissioner Henna Virkkunen talks to Politis to the point about how the EU is navigating mounting digital and hybrid threats that challenge its security, democratic resilience and strategic autonomy.
POLITICS
Anatomy of a Dubious ‘X’ Account: The Online World of ‘Emily Thompson’
Investigations increasingly point to the ‘Emily Thompson’ X account being automated, with bot-like posting patterns, AI-generated elements and unverifiable identity. US website The Thinking Conservative said it conducted no background checks on the columnist behind the account.
POLITICS