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A Mea Culpa, a Wreath on Imprisoned Graves

Published March 14, 2026, 09:15
A Mea Culpa, a Wreath on Imprisoned Graves

The article presents a critical look at Britain's longstanding attitude towards Cyprus, characterizing it as hostile and unsupportive of the Republic of Cyprus. The author argues that London consistently chooses not to align with the interests of Cyprus, even when it does not serve its own interests. This behavior is attributed to a colonial mentality and the failure to resolve historical issues that arose during the struggle for Cyprus's independence (1955-1959). Britain, according to the article, has shown no willingness to normalize relations and discuss differences. The author refers to the anniversary of the execution of Evagoras Pallikarides, emphasizing the lack of remorse from the British side for the events of colonialism. The absence of an official apology and the failure to honor the fallen are considered indicative of maintaining a negative attitude. The article concludes with a critique of the lack of recognition of Cyprus's contribution and the undermining of its interests by Britain, implying that this attitude may serve the interests of other countries, such as Turkey.