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The Silurian Hypothesis II

Published February 22, 2026, 09:12
The Silurian Hypothesis II

The citizenship-by-investment scheme case returns to the forefront with the acquittal of the former Speaker of the House and a MP on corruption charges. Although the video of their discussions with Al Jazeera journalists, posing as investors, was revealing, it was ruled illegally obtained and not used as evidence. The author expresses strong criticism towards the Prosecution, considering it either incompetent or corrupt, as the investigation was inadequate and significant witnesses were not brought forward. He refers to the historical trend of political corruption, emphasizing the indifference of authorities and institutions in addressing it. The author compares the situation to the destruction of temples due to a lack of faith, arguing that a lack of respect for institutions threatens the functioning of democracy in Cyprus.