The Cyprus News Digest (news and politics)

Shoddy journalism in Cyprus is ignoring fact-checking and giving public figures free rein to peddle inaccuracies; your digital footprint has a massive impact on the environment - now is the time to clean it up; entries are invited for the Cyprus cyber security challenge

Direct download: Cyprus_News_Digest_19th_March_2021.mp3
Category:News and politics -- posted at: 6:42pm MSK

No quarantine or prior negative covid tests needed for tourists to Cyprus who've been vaccinated; companies domiciled in Cyprus have 6 months to give details of their shareholders and owners to a new Ultimate Beneficial Owner register

Direct download: Cyprus_News_Digest_12th_March_2021.mp3
Category:News and politics -- posted at: 1:56pm MSK

Cyprus Greens slam the government for allowing development on turtle hatching beaches; Rotary's pollinator project aims to bring benefits to insects; FOE accuses the EU Commission of breaking its own rules to roll back safety measures for GMOs.

Direct download: Cyprus_News_Digest_5th_March_2021.mp3
Category:News and politics -- posted at: 2:28pm MSK

Following the demolition of protected, listed buildings by the Archbishopric, and the authorities' neglect in enforcing the law, MPs discuss changes to existing legislation; and we hear the shocking facts about food waste and its impact on climate change

Direct download: Cyprus_News_Digest_26th_February_2021.mp3
Category:News and politics -- posted at: 1:32pm MSK

Citizens are still reeling from the police violence at last week's protest against government corruption; a freedom of information act comes into force, and could the social welfare service have prevented the tragic murders in Tseri?

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Category:News and politics -- posted at: 6:39pm MSK

The World Bank publishes a study by the Cyprus Institute analysing the benefits of integrating green policies in the Covid-19 economic recovery; could the power-sharing model of Northern Ireland work in Cyprus to solve the Cyprus problem?

Direct download: Cyprus_News_Digest_12th_February_2021.mp3
Category:News and politics -- posted at: 1:22pm MSK

There was outrage this week after the Church of Cyprus demolished 4 listed buildings in old Nicosia which it had promised to restore as part of a project to build a new cathedral. We talk to the Technical Chamber, the Mayor and a leading lawyer about the illegalities - and possible solutions.

Direct download: Cyprus_News_Digest_5th_February_2021.mp3
Category:News and politics -- posted at: 2:20pm MSK

If you haven't activated your National Health registration you won't be able to book a Covid vaccine or access your medical records; freedom of the press is under threat on both sides of the island

Direct download: Cyprus_News_Digest_29th_January_2021.mp3
Category:News and politics -- posted at: 12:05pm MSK

Irrational, politically motivated lockdown restrictions give exemptions to some groups while banning everyone else from enjoying the countryside; Nicosia's central square finally reopens after years of renovations

Direct download: Cyprus_News_Digest_15th_January_2021.mp3
Category:News and politics -- posted at: 10:19am MSK

Cyprus' Parliament reduces the penalties for poaching and illegal bird trapping, and efforts continue to cull the invasive lion fish which is now rampant in the Eastern Mediterranean.  

Direct download: Cyprus_News_Digest_18th_December_2020.mp3
Category:News and politics -- posted at: 2:56pm MSK