I’ve been silent for a long time, but it’s time to finally talk about the main issue, rather than small things like the slow pace of work and the lack of responsibility among Cypriots. Especially since meteorologists are saying a storm is coming our way from Rhodes, which could sweep across the entire island overnight and into Sunday—so no one will be left to tell you the truth.
Many people (myself included) often write about the lack of central heating on Cyprus, leaving everyone to fend for themselves during the winter. However, far fewer people talk about another side of everyday life—sewage systems!
Modern generations in big cities are spoiled by the comfort of having a toilet in their apartment. Only those who were sent to their grandparents’ village in the summer might recall the rustic charm of an outdoor wooden outhouse. And the Japanese have gone even further, inventing futuristic contraptions that heat the seat, wash your butt, and dry you right on the spot (they’ve gone too far—nothing sacred left!).
Of course, Cyprus has a central sewage system. But not everywhere. And even where it exists, it often doesn’t meet European standards, which has led the EU to threaten Cyprus with legal action because poorly constructed sewage systems harm the environment and the health of animals (and humans too, but apparently if they’re not thinking for themselves, they don’t deserve much sympathy).
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