FionaMullenCY
@fionamullency.bsky.social
Fiona Mullen, #Cyprus geek: economy, fiscal, energy, #natgas, banks, #cyprob, northern Cyprus, Director Sapienta Economics https://sapientaeconomics.com/about-us/ and on Substack https://open.substack.com/pub/sapienta
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· Oct 21
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Pinned profile. Consultant geek on #Cyprus economy, energy (gas etc), Cyprus problem #cyprob. Free-for-now Substack here open.substack.com/pub/sapienta. In-depth monthly report here sapientaeconomics.com/home/country...
People often asked me where I got the name for my company, @sapientacy.bsky.social, and I reply “bad Latin”.
A 🧵for O Sapientia. 1/5 Something from the archives as we begin the O Antiphons. These prayers developed by the early church call on Christ to come and save us. They never directly used the name of Christ, but take up the titles used for the Messiah in the Old Testament.
December 17, 2025 at 7:58 PM
People often asked me where I got the name for my company, @sapientacy.bsky.social, and I reply “bad Latin”.
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Again and again, the optimal position when legally threatened by Trump is to be resolute in defence and prepare for court.
You will likely not then have to go to court, as he will fold or settle.
But if you seek to settle from the off, he has got you and he will crush you.
You will likely not then have to go to court, as he will fold or settle.
But if you seek to settle from the off, he has got you and he will crush you.
Everyone should stand up to this bully.
December 17, 2025 at 2:26 PM
Again and again, the optimal position when legally threatened by Trump is to be resolute in defence and prepare for court.
You will likely not then have to go to court, as he will fold or settle.
But if you seek to settle from the off, he has got you and he will crush you.
You will likely not then have to go to court, as he will fold or settle.
But if you seek to settle from the off, he has got you and he will crush you.
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I suppose it’s not surprising that this is my favourite yule log, as I made it to my own requirements, but what I like about it is that it’s flourless, which gives it such a luscious, soft texture. It’s also deeply, deeply chocolatey. And it’s #RecipeOfTheDay! www.nigella.com/recipes/yule...
Yule Log
I know the recipe looks finicky, and I can’t promise it’s a doddle, but it works easily and you will soon find you are rolling chocolate logs without a care. In fact, if you have a lot of people comin...
www.nigella.com
December 17, 2025 at 10:07 AM
I suppose it’s not surprising that this is my favourite yule log, as I made it to my own requirements, but what I like about it is that it’s flourless, which gives it such a luscious, soft texture. It’s also deeply, deeply chocolatey. And it’s #RecipeOfTheDay! www.nigella.com/recipes/yule...
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The End Is Nigh
Heavy rains have turned an Iranian beach on Hormuz Island bright red after iron-oxide-rich soil from the area washed into the sea.
December 17, 2025 at 7:03 PM
The End Is Nigh
Blimey
US defence act passes in rebuke to Trump administration’s stance on Europe ft.trib.al/wpMUaQN
US defence act passes in rebuke to Trump administration’s stance on Europe
Legislation commits to minimum troop numbers on the continent and continued assistance to Ukraine
ft.trib.al
December 17, 2025 at 5:57 PM
Blimey
Interesting thread on what is going on in Finland.
The thread as a shareable webpage: https://skywriter.blue/pages/did:plc:l5qgtdxd462q6cz5hbt25edk/post/3ma3pcu5tr22q.
Page by Janne M. Korhonen | @jmkorhonen.fi - skywriter.blue
So it unfortunately seems it's time for another #Finland Explainer thread about the most right-wing government in our history. Sigh.
This time, the government that chases record unemployment, record indebtedness, and record fall in the young people's willingness to defend Finland, insults Asians....
skywriter.blue
December 16, 2025 at 11:14 AM
Interesting thread on what is going on in Finland.
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Regarding the voluntary return of Syrians, the Turkish MoI said 590.000 Syrians have returned voluntarily since 8 December 2024, bringing the total to 1.330.000 since 2016.
The total number of Syrians in Turkey as of 11 December 2025 stands at 2.362.466.
www.tbmm.gov.tr/Haber/Detay?...
The total number of Syrians in Turkey as of 11 December 2025 stands at 2.362.466.
www.tbmm.gov.tr/Haber/Detay?...
İÇİŞLERİ BAKANI YERLİKAYA, TBMM GENEL KURULUNDA BAKANLIĞININ 2026 YILI BÜTÇESİNİ SUNDU
İçişleri Bakanı Ali Yerlikaya, bu yıl terörle mücadele kapsamında yapılan çalışmalara ilişkin "10'u Diyarbakır annelerinin çocukları olmak üzere toplam 103 terör örgütü mensubu ikna yoluyla yurt dışın...
www.tbmm.gov.tr
December 16, 2025 at 8:01 AM
Regarding the voluntary return of Syrians, the Turkish MoI said 590.000 Syrians have returned voluntarily since 8 December 2024, bringing the total to 1.330.000 since 2016.
The total number of Syrians in Turkey as of 11 December 2025 stands at 2.362.466.
www.tbmm.gov.tr/Haber/Detay?...
The total number of Syrians in Turkey as of 11 December 2025 stands at 2.362.466.
www.tbmm.gov.tr/Haber/Detay?...
I have a sneaking suspicion that no one under 40 is here (are we ok BluezGen X Facebook for GenX?) but just in case:
Covid vaccination before or during pregnancy was associated with lower risks of hospitalisation, ICU admission, and preterm birth among those infected with SARS-CoV-2 in Canada.
December 15, 2025 at 9:03 PM
I have a sneaking suspicion that no one under 40 is here (are we ok BluezGen X Facebook for GenX?) but just in case:
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good grief, this superb, heartbreaking piece. Not all heroes wear capes, eh. www.ft.com/content/cd59...
‘It’s just a bomb’
The true story of two strangers and an extraordinary act of courage
www.ft.com
December 13, 2025 at 3:49 PM
good grief, this superb, heartbreaking piece. Not all heroes wear capes, eh. www.ft.com/content/cd59...
Oh I just found Bloke from Barnsley keeping up the “afternoon tea” tradition on here.
December 15, 2025 at 7:49 PM
Oh I just found Bloke from Barnsley keeping up the “afternoon tea” tradition on here.
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How is #Cyprus vulnerable to the new US security strategy and what's the EU's best policy to address it? Special insights from our Director, Fiona Mullen. Hurry before Weds to get it for €95. sapientaeconomics.com/product/12-d...
12 Dec 2025 Cyprus Insights Cyprus in the new US security strategy
Sapienta Cyprus Insights: Cyprus’ potential vulnerabilities in the new US security strategy and how the EU might want to respond. Buy before Tuesday 16 December to enjoy a EUR 25 discount.
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December 15, 2025 at 7:00 AM
How is #Cyprus vulnerable to the new US security strategy and what's the EU's best policy to address it? Special insights from our Director, Fiona Mullen. Hurry before Weds to get it for €95. sapientaeconomics.com/product/12-d...
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Very sad to hear that Peter Doyle has died. May he rest in peace. He was an all-too-rare iconoclastic voice in international macro. Do read @gabrielsterne.bsky.social and @generaltheorist.bsky.social's tribute to him: open.substack.com/pub/moneyins...
Peter Doyle
Tribute to a good salty man
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December 13, 2025 at 6:51 PM
Very sad to hear that Peter Doyle has died. May he rest in peace. He was an all-too-rare iconoclastic voice in international macro. Do read @gabrielsterne.bsky.social and @generaltheorist.bsky.social's tribute to him: open.substack.com/pub/moneyins...
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Incredible footage out of Bondi Beach, Sydney.
Attacks on Jewish communities keep happening globally. Ten people were killed in Sydney tonight.
Tonight is the first night of Hanukkah, a celebration of light, love & Jewish survival. No one’s Hanukkah should be spent this way.
Attacks on Jewish communities keep happening globally. Ten people were killed in Sydney tonight.
Tonight is the first night of Hanukkah, a celebration of light, love & Jewish survival. No one’s Hanukkah should be spent this way.
Incredible footage out of Australia, confirmed by NEWS AU, of a brave bystander neutralizing one of the terrorists in the Bondi Beach attack which took place during a Hanukkah gathering.
Australian authorities say multiple people have been killed.
At least two suspects are in custody.
Australian authorities say multiple people have been killed.
At least two suspects are in custody.
December 14, 2025 at 11:15 AM
Incredible footage out of Bondi Beach, Sydney.
Attacks on Jewish communities keep happening globally. Ten people were killed in Sydney tonight.
Tonight is the first night of Hanukkah, a celebration of light, love & Jewish survival. No one’s Hanukkah should be spent this way.
Attacks on Jewish communities keep happening globally. Ten people were killed in Sydney tonight.
Tonight is the first night of Hanukkah, a celebration of light, love & Jewish survival. No one’s Hanukkah should be spent this way.
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I got visited by three ghosts last night, who were all experts in English grammar.
December 14, 2025 at 8:05 AM
I got visited by three ghosts last night, who were all experts in English grammar.
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U.S. President Donald Trump’s overt embrace of Europe’s nationalists is exposing a rift among its biggest far-right parties. While Germany’s far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) party has welcomed Trump’s moral support, France’s National Rally has kept its distance. politi.co/4oSyD9o
Trump’s backing splits European far right
The Alternative for Germany party wants legitimacy from Trump to end its isolation, while France’s National Rally sees him as a liability.
www.politico.eu
December 14, 2025 at 9:11 AM
U.S. President Donald Trump’s overt embrace of Europe’s nationalists is exposing a rift among its biggest far-right parties. While Germany’s far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) party has welcomed Trump’s moral support, France’s National Rally has kept its distance. politi.co/4oSyD9o
It has finally stopped raining in Nicosia and someone in the neighbourhood must be having a balcony Christmas party. During what are normally sacred siesta hours they are playing a certain kind of tinny, uninspiring Greek bazouki music that even penetrates our triple glazing 😡
December 13, 2025 at 12:44 PM
It has finally stopped raining in Nicosia and someone in the neighbourhood must be having a balcony Christmas party. During what are normally sacred siesta hours they are playing a certain kind of tinny, uninspiring Greek bazouki music that even penetrates our triple glazing 😡
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>The officer then said that even a swift return of America to its former role won’t matter.
>Because “we will never fucking trust you again.”
Accurate.
www.readtheline.ca/p/matt-gurne...
>Because “we will never fucking trust you again.”
Accurate.
www.readtheline.ca/p/matt-gurne...
Matt Gurney: 'We will never fucking trust you again'
Some blunt talk for our American neighbours at the Halifax International Security Forum.
www.readtheline.ca
December 13, 2025 at 11:48 AM
>The officer then said that even a swift return of America to its former role won’t matter.
>Because “we will never fucking trust you again.”
Accurate.
www.readtheline.ca/p/matt-gurne...
>Because “we will never fucking trust you again.”
Accurate.
www.readtheline.ca/p/matt-gurne...
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Decision via Art 122 on immobilisation of Russian funds now formally taken:
The EU just decided to indefinitely immobilise Russian assets.
This ensures that up to €210 billion in Russian funds stay on EU soil, unless Russia fully pays reparations to Ukraine for the damage it has caused. (1/2)
This ensures that up to €210 billion in Russian funds stay on EU soil, unless Russia fully pays reparations to Ukraine for the damage it has caused. (1/2)
December 12, 2025 at 6:09 PM
Decision via Art 122 on immobilisation of Russian funds now formally taken:
My latest on Substack.
Sources on Europe's latest geopolitical challenge and what Europe can do about it. By our Director, Fiona Mullen. open.substack.com/pub/sapienta...
Europe's latest challenge
I remain an optimist
open.substack.com
December 12, 2025 at 8:10 AM
My latest on Substack.
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Sources on Europe's latest geopolitical challenge and what Europe can do about it. By our Director, Fiona Mullen. open.substack.com/pub/sapienta...
Europe's latest challenge
I remain an optimist
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December 12, 2025 at 7:15 AM
Sources on Europe's latest geopolitical challenge and what Europe can do about it. By our Director, Fiona Mullen. open.substack.com/pub/sapienta...
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Americans have absolutely no idea how the EU works and that has become painfully evident over the past week.
December 11, 2025 at 12:07 PM
Americans have absolutely no idea how the EU works and that has become painfully evident over the past week.
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Super interesting reporting on Palantir‘s efforts to be used in Swiss governmental services and the military. They decided against it, because they worried Palantir was giving information to CIA and NSA and feared a loss of national sovereignty.
www.republik.ch/2025/12/08/w...
www.republik.ch/2025/12/08/w...
December 11, 2025 at 4:30 PM
Super interesting reporting on Palantir‘s efforts to be used in Swiss governmental services and the military. They decided against it, because they worried Palantir was giving information to CIA and NSA and feared a loss of national sovereignty.
www.republik.ch/2025/12/08/w...
www.republik.ch/2025/12/08/w...
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🚨 BREAKING: Greece's Kyriakos Pierrakakis has won the Eurogroup race — a stunning turnaround for the country which was almost kicked out of the eurozone 10 years ago.
Read the story: politi.co/3MVBXmQ
Read the story: politi.co/3MVBXmQ
December 11, 2025 at 4:40 PM
🚨 BREAKING: Greece's Kyriakos Pierrakakis has won the Eurogroup race — a stunning turnaround for the country which was almost kicked out of the eurozone 10 years ago.
Read the story: politi.co/3MVBXmQ
Read the story: politi.co/3MVBXmQ
I thought dumping Times New
Roman was supposed to be not just a green move also a cost-saving move (no serif=less ink: at least that was the claim).
Roman was supposed to be not just a green move also a cost-saving move (no serif=less ink: at least that was the claim).
Marco Rubio ordered diplomats to return to using Times New Roman font in official communications, calling his predecessor's decision to adopt Calibri a “wasteful” diversity move
Rubio Stages Font Coup: Times New Roman Ousts Calibri
The secretary of state called it a "wasteful" diversity move, according to an internal department cable seen by Reuters.
www.huffpost.com
December 11, 2025 at 8:30 AM
I thought dumping Times New
Roman was supposed to be not just a green move also a cost-saving move (no serif=less ink: at least that was the claim).
Roman was supposed to be not just a green move also a cost-saving move (no serif=less ink: at least that was the claim).