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A Silent Line, A Loud Election: Observations from a Limassolian
A moment of peace suspended between two halves of chaos.
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What Now? Erhürman’s Victory and the Four Fronts of Change
Erhürman ousts Tatar, signaling a Turkish Cypriot rejection of polarisation and imported nationalism. Ankara’s response is mixed; Erhürman pledges unity, UN-framed talks and a first visit to Ankara, as the ruling coalition wobbles and early 2026 elections are floated.
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Fidias: The Algorithm as a New Party
Through the eyes of a young man I admire, humble and disillusioned yet still believing in change, a reflection on how Fidias and the algorithm have turned politics into spectacle and rebellion into a brand.
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A Visa, a Phone Call, and a Bit of Compassion
A young Cypriot swimmer born in Kyrenia had his visa rejected, a story that shows how sometimes only humanity can cut through the red tape absurdities of the island’s division.
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A Generation Left Out of the Good Life
According to the latest European Social Survey, young Cypriots are the least happy in Europe, a reflection of how the island’s ‘Mediterranean dream’ has become out of reach.
