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Cleansing the Augean Stables and the Decay of the Rule of Law in Cyprus

Published February 22, 2026, 09:15
Cleansing the Augean Stables and the Decay of the Rule of Law in Cyprus

The article focuses on the lack of accountability in Cyprus, using the acquittal in the 'golden passports' case involving the Al Jazeera video as a starting point. The author argues that the absence of accountability leads to impunity and lawlessness, which has been demonstrated in numerous instances during the presidency of Anastasiades. He criticizes the Attorney General and Deputy Attorney General for their decision to appeal the case, while simultaneously launching a harsh critique of former President Anastasiades for a series of controversial actions and decisions during his tenure, such as the deposit haircut, the closure of Cyprus Airways, the sale of the Cooperative Bank, and the 'golden passports'. The author concludes by emphasizing that Cyprus has suffered international disgrace due to these cases and that the handling of the situation by the Anastasiades government was criminal.