Heavy Atmosphere: Persistence or Escape?

In a thought-provoking piece, the Director of Administration and Finance at the University of Cyprus reflects on the atmosphere surrounding us and the choices we face: persistence or escape.

He refers to the increasing stench that multiplies through social media, and the dangerous phrase of indifference: "What do I care? The sun always shines here."

Thoughts on the children in Lemesos who were affected by the insatiability and greed, on the failure of the system and the lack of trust.

The author expresses his concern about whether he would advise his son to leave Cyprus, due to the widespread distrust of the system. He wonders if silent surrender is preferable to trying to fix the institutions.

He concludes with a reference to the need for persistence and resistance to the heavy atmosphere, without being assimilated by it. "No others will come from elsewhere."

*Director of Administration and Finance, University of Cyprus