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Repeating the Same Tragedy: A Critical Look at the Cyprus Issue

Published January 25, 2026, 08:15
Repeating the Same Tragedy: A Critical Look at the Cyprus Issue

The article is a critical examination of the history of the Cyprus issue, arguing that the prevailing narrative is incomplete and misleading. The author challenges the belief that Turkish intransigence is the main cause of the failure of negotiations, and highlights the responsibilities of the Greek Cypriot side, particularly the policies of Archbishop Makarios. It specifically refers to the issue of municipalities, where Makarios initially requested separate municipalities to protect the economic interests of Greek Cypriots, but later insisted on their abolition, thus hindering a possible solution. The author denounces the refusal to acknowledge our own responsibilities and the tendency to blame everything on Turkey, characterizing this mindset as an obstacle to achieving a fair and sustainable solution. Ignorance of historical truth and deliberate misinformation, according to the author, lead to a repeating tragedy.