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Cyprus: Political Clash Over Great Sea Interconnector

Published March 13, 2026, 09:15
Cyprus: Political Clash Over Great Sea Interconnector

A heated exchange has erupted between the president of DIKO, Odysseus Michaelides, and the leader of the Alma Movement, Nicolas Papadopoulos, regarding the Great Sea Interconnector (GSI). The dispute began with social media posts, where Michaelides expressed concerns about potential financial claims from ADMIE against the Republic of Cyprus, arguing that the Christodoulides government is not taking necessary measures to protect the country's interests. Papadopoulos responded by accusing Michaelides of insulting Greece, implying he calls the Greek government “fraudsters” while Greece offered defensive assistance to Cyprus. Michaelides countered that Papadopoulos is obsessed with the issue and that the President, whom he supports, recognizes the risk of financial claims from ADMIE but remains silent. This conflict highlights internal disagreements regarding the management of the GSI and its potential implications for Cyprus.