THE BIGGEST news story over last few days has been that it was very hot. As if anyone in Kyproulla had not felt the scorching heat and had to be informed about it by continuous reports and updates from the media.OK, it was the highest ever temperature recorded in early June, but what more is … Read more
Fact: Tornaritis is not very popular among Disy supporters because of his two-faced role in the last presidential elections.
Cyprus joined the European Union 20 years ago and has benefitted from EU accession. However, reforms were slow and promises were not kept regarding resolving the island’s division. The ‘Cyprus problem’ gave in to fatigue, with European partners gradually losing interest. The country faced issues with customs controls at checkpoints and ‘golden passports’ becoming a major embarrassment. Cyprus politicians are now trying to rebuild a reputation as a trustworthy partner in the EU.