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Levy and Political 'Blindness'

Published February 16, 2026, 09:02
Levy and Political 'Blindness'

Konstantinos Zachariou argues in his article that the government's energy policy is inadequate and dangerous, burdening households and businesses with high electricity bills and pollution costs. Cyprus lags behind the European Union average in terms of energy costs, while the lack of a clear plan and the delay in implementing important projects, such as the natural gas terminal and the new units in Dekelia, are exacerbating the situation. The author accuses the government of a policy of 'blindness' and a lack of transparency, warning of the increasing cost of non-compliance with European emission reduction targets. According to the author, the green transition can be an opportunity for development and social justice, but requires a plan, transparency, and political will.