The Cyprus News Digest (news and politics)

The government mulls charging for the park and ride scheme; large numbers of jellyfish are lurking off the south coast; demonstrators vent their anger at President Christodoulides' lacklustre response to Israel's continued atrocities in Gaza.

Direct download: Cyprus_News_Digest_12th_April_2024.mp3
Category:News and politics -- posted at: 9:49am MSK

Israel denies deliberately targeting aid workers in Gaza, while reactions to the assassination elicit differing responses; 'All you need to know about photovoltaics': a public lecture at the University of Cyprus and there's more illegal building by the Church. 

Direct download: Cyprus_News_Digest_5th_April_2024.mp3
Category:News and politics -- posted at: 6:16pm MSK

With Easter approaching, the police warn about the dangers of firecrackers; the EAC is investigating illegal installations of photovoltaics; beware of processionary caterpillars - they can kill a dog.

Direct download: Cyprus_News_Digest_29th_March_2023.mp3
Category:News and politics -- posted at: 9:41am MSK

Can Cyprus achieve carbon neutrality by 2050? A huge 'toe-biter' water bug is found on the island for the first time; 'Women Walk and Talk' this weekend.

Direct download: Cyprus_News_Digest_22nd_March_2024.mp3
Category:News and politics -- posted at: 9:55am MSK

The much-touted aid ship finally left Larnaca for Gaza this week; the CEO and Chairman of Shriners Hospitals outline their work around the world; a new law will oblige EU countries to assess the health of all soils in their territory - and they will have to clean up those that are below par.

Direct download: Cyprus_News_Digest_15th_March_2024.mp3
Category:News and politics -- posted at: 9:36am MSK

Shriners doctors are treating children with orthopaedic problems in Cyprus; chickens saved from slaughter are replenishing our degraded soil; British expats will see their pensions taxed at UK rates next year.

Direct download: Cyprus_News_Digest_8th_March_2024.mp3
Category:News and politics -- posted at: 9:46am MSK

Medieval graffiti sheds light on our history; a bicommunal survey looks at how the news we consume shapes our opinions; the Goethe Institute is back with a series of special events.

Direct download: Cyprus_News_Digest_1st_March_2024.mp3
Category:News and politics -- posted at: 9:31am MSK

Cyprus' new Commissioner for the Environment outlines her priorities; and young women are invited to be an 'Ambassador for a Day'.  

Direct download: Cyprus_News_Digest_23rd_February_2023.mp3
Category:News and politics -- posted at: 9:53am MSK

We absorb them every day, but Endocrine Disrupting Chemicals (EDCs) can seriously affect our health: you're invited to sign a petition calling on the authorities to implement a strategic plan to control EDCs; water bills are set to rise - we get the details.

Direct download: Cyprus_News_Digest_16th_February_2024.mp3
Category:News and politics -- posted at: 9:49am MSK

MPs question the low prosecution rate of police officers accused of gender violence; Cyprus' job seekers database is years out of date; Limassol prepares to host the Palestinian Independent Film Festival.

Direct download: Cyprus_News_Digest_9th_February_2024.mp3
Category:News and politics -- posted at: 9:15am MSK