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Cyprus democracy vulnerable to backsliding as trust in institutions erodes

Public confidence in the independence of Cyprus’s judiciary has fallen markedly in recent years, while distrust in institutions and...
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Cyprus ranks among Europe’s most xenophobic countries, survey finds

Cyprus ranks among the 10 most xenophobic countries in Europe, according to findings from the latest rounds of the...
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Parliament must lead effort to restore citizen trust in democracy, says speaker

The House of Representatives must spearhead efforts to restore the relationship between citizens and democracy, the parliament's president said...
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Citizen assemblies combat democratic fatigue and restore public trust, French ambassador tells Cyprus Forum

France is turning to participatory democracy and open governance practices to address what officials describe as growing "democratic fatigue"...
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Nicolas Kyriakides: The Cyprus Forum is changing decision-making in Cyprus

Three days of discussions. More than 175 distinguished speakers from the political scene, academic community and business world of...
Events & Activities

Cyprus Forum 2025: Cyprus at the Heart of Dialogue on Democracy and Peace

The Cyprus Forum 2025 returns to Nicosia from 1 to 3 October, with a bold vision to strengthen democracy,...
Opinion

This is Turkey’s “democracy”

Arrests continue across Turkey. This is "democracy" in Turkey. Following ongoing detentions of opposition mayors, the regime now targets......
World

Fernando Casal Bertoa: Traditional parties’ incompetence paves the way for the far-right

For many decades, the specter of the far-right seemed to be a thing of the past for Europe, particularly...
Op-eds

Op-ed: In Search of Freedom

By Farid Mirbagheri, Professor of International Relations and Senior Fellow at Strategy International Freedom has been the linchpin of much that...
Opinion

Full speed towards an authoritarian world

A government bill currently under consideration would allow for the monitoring of journalists and the removal of confidentiality protections....
Opinion

CCTV: A panacea for social ills

The police chief instructs officers to use their weapons, while the Justice Minister wants cameras installed in squares and...
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Advertising company owner arrested in occupied north over İmamoğlu corruption probe

The owner of an advertising company, Kaan Ketenci, has been arrested in the occupied areas of Cyprus. He was...
Opinion

This is democracy in Erdogan’s Turkey

This is democracy in Turkey. Anyone who disagrees with the Turkish President, challenges him, or believes they could defeat...
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