It’s 2050: what’s for dinner?
By Dan McGroarty For those of us who aren’t sure what’s in the fridge that can be microwaved into tonight’s dinner, or if we
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Is democracy still such a good idea?
By Gwynne Dyer They don’t hold world elections, but this is the week when around a third of the planet’s voters get the election
Egregious errors of omission
It was distressing to read the article by Bejay Browne about Armou (Cyprus Mail Sunday May 5). Unlike the auditor-general, I am not prepared to
The way out of the energy stalemate with Turkey
By Christos Panayiotides Before we can follow the issues surrounding Cyprus’ EEZ, it is necessary to have a clear understanding of certain basic concepts
Chagossians living in the UK, would prefer that the Chagos Archipelago remains a British overseas territory
Dear Sir/Madam, I read your article about The British Indian Ocean Territory with interest, in relation to the recent UN vote demanding that the UK
The depressing truth behind our ‘economic growth’
Intergenerational inequalities have been exacerbated by government policies that favour the rich By Les Manison The current Cyprus government continues to advertise its “successful” economic
Tales from the coffeeshop: Why would anyone want to be an MEP?
WHY WOULD someone want to be elected to the European Parliament (EP)? For an ambitious politician it means staying on the margins of the domestic
Our View: Stopping rise of anti-European forces at stake in today’s vote
In a message sent out on Thursday, Disy chief Averof Neophytou said “Cyprus does not have the luxury to return to the isolation we are
A little bitty tear let Theresa down
By Alper Ali Riza Everything went as she planned it. She really put on quite a show. In her heart she thought she could
Our View: Anastasiades should have stood up to the EAC unions
WE DO NOT know whose advice President Anastasiades follows, in regularly offering his services as a mediator in industrial disputes, but wherever it comes from
Modi win a massive victory for democracy in India
By R.K. Raghavan The people of India have once again convincingly demonstrated their faith in democracy and in Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his Bharatya
Our View: Voter apathy is the main issue in European elections
ELECTIONS for the European Parliament do not generate much excitement because there is nothing at stake apart from the parties testing their electoral strength and
The UK can, and will survive
Whilst the financial markets stay in the UK hub and technology, services and IP is exported worldwide the UK’s future is secure. Unfortunately manufacturing, including
Cyprus and the British Sovereign Bases (web)
Report of proceedings of both the House of Commons and the House of Lords CYPRUS: BRITISH SOVEREIGN BASES May 1980 vol 409 cc1026-8 1026 LORD
Cyprus’ wealth belongs to both Greek and Turkish Cypriots only (web)
Perhaps this is an opportunity for honest, intelligent, and determined talks between all Cypriots on the Island of Cyprus to look at legally controlled and
Stupidest idea: a US war with Iran is unwinnable
“After a long debate, the highest levels of the military could not forecast a way in which things would end favourably for the United States,”
Our View: Limiting terms of independent officials long overdue
AKEL has submitted two bills that seek to amend articles of the constitution regarding the years of service of the auditor-general and the attorney-general. The
Unwanted pregnancies happen, even if it isn’t rape (web)
Even if it isn’t rape, unwanted pregnancies happen. If a woman isn’t able to bring a child into the world for whatever reason, she will
Are some people more equal than others? (web)
Not being funny but what message is this sending to doctors and nurses in Cyprus who no doubt deal with a multitude of illnesses and
Our View: Healthcare that is good enough for the masses really should be good enough for politicians too
We hope former President Demetris Christofias makes a speedy recovery. He has been offered the best possible care by the state medical services while on