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By Paul Lambis

For centuries, ancient artefacts, art, and relics have been a topic of ownership, provenance, and morality debates. But what is the current situation for those who have intentionally purchased stolen artworks to repatriate them, and what message does this give to the world, particularly those who have dedicated their lives to fighting for art justice? Should there be a financial condition on repatriating a country's stolen heritage?

One interesting aspect of the recent European elections wass the election of 24-year-old YouTuber and TikToker Fidias Panayiotou to one of Cyprus' six chairs in the European PArliament. Panaytiotou has no political experience and no formal higher education and simply rode the wave of his online popularity, and public anger at the country's political elites.

The two-state solution is a path that requires patience," said Turkey's Vice President Cevdet Yilmaz in his speech before the start of a parade in the occupied territories to mark the 40th anniversary of the illegal declaration of the pseudo-state.