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Let it be Honey, Sugar, and Not Poison

Published January 5, 2026, 06:32
Let it be Honey, Sugar, and Not Poison

In the article, the author expresses concern about new criminal laws concerning the press, particularly regarding “insulting foreign state officials.” He argues that such laws are not new and have been used in the past to silence criticism, citing personal experience with a lawsuit for insulting the then-President of the United States, George Bush. The author questions the need for such laws, emphasizing that freedom of expression is fundamental and that criticism of leaders, even harsh criticism, should not be punished. Furthermore, he expresses the view that Cyprus appears to be trying to appease Turkey by passing these laws.