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Selective Outrage: Condemned Candidates and Media Bias

Published March 19, 2026, 10:11
Selective Outrage: Condemned Candidates and Media Bias

A controversy has erupted over the conviction of a candidate for parliament from the Direct Democracy party for drug trafficking in the occupied territories, with some publishing her name and photo without permission. At the same time, it was pointed out the lack of similar publicity for the conviction of a candidate for parliament from ELAM by the legitimate authorities of the Republic of Cyprus for arson. The difference in the treatment of the two cases raises questions about selective media coverage and the application of ethical rules.