A Greek Tragedy on the Rocks: Cyprus's Compassion Conundrum The island nation of Cyprus has faced numerous tragedies over the years, but its handling of a recent case has sparked heated debate about the country's priorities in times of unimaginable loss.
At issue is the impending court appearance of a British father accused of causing his two year old son's fatal fall from a fourth floor window.
Cyprus, heavily reliant on tourism, tends to prioritize the law over compassion. The letter of the law has been upheld with diligence by police and court officials, but this emphasis comes at a cost.