The Cyprus News Digest (news and politics)

A leading human rights lawyer says the policy of pushing refugee boats back to Lebanon breaks both Cypriot and international law; we visit a centre offering support to people with dementia.

Direct download: Cyprus_News_Digest_18th_September_2020.mp3
Category:News and politics -- posted at: 8:35am MSK

Is there more than meets the eye behind the plans to shut down slum dwellings in Nicosia's old city, and - with no coordinated housing policy in place - what will happen to the people evicted ?

Direct download: Cyprus_News_Digest_28th_August_2020.mp3
Category:News and politics -- posted at: 10:31pm MSK

Improving air quality, public transport and animal welfare, and protecting the coast of Cyprus are just some of the priorities of the new leader of the Green Party.

Direct download: Cyprus_News_Digest_7th_August_2020.mp3
Category:News and politics -- posted at: 4:50pm MSK

We discuss the appalling treatment of some migrant workers in Cyprus and find out how the environment could be a catalyst for peace-building on the island.

Direct download: Cyprus_News_Digest_31st_July_2020.mp3
Category:News and politics -- posted at: 2:00pm MSK

The Deputy Minister for Digital Policy outlines his ministry's ambitious plans to transform our government and society; a citizens' initiative, Gardens of the Future, could reshape our cities. 

Direct download: Cyprus_News_Digest_17th_July_2020.mp3
Category:News and politics -- posted at: 10:26am MSK

As one area of the capital's new infrastructure is completed, Nicosia's Mayor prepares for the revamp of its central avenue: expect some traffic disruption for 18 months; the head of the Forest Department discusses tree felling and the law.

Direct download: Cyprus_News_Digest_10th_July_2020.mp3
Category:News and politics -- posted at: 5:25pm MSK

More dithering in the House of Representatives about Politically Exposed Persons and non-performing loans as a new committee is formed to tackle the issue - but will they? Mature trees in Cyprus are being felled indiscriminately to make way for new developments and roads

Direct download: Cyprus_News_Digest_3rd_July_2020.mp3
Category:News and politics -- posted at: 8:38pm MSK

The Interior Minister comes under pressure at the House Human Rights Committee to rectify the situation at the Pournara detention camp; St. Paul's Anglican Cathedral holds a book fair to replenish the coffers after lockdown

Direct download: Cyprus_News_Digest_26th_June_2020.mp3
Category:News and politics -- posted at: 6:25pm MSK

Electoral reform is shelved again; the UNHCR highlights the plight of asylum seekers in Cyprus; the EU Commission explains its Climate Pact

Direct download: Cyprus_News_Digest_19th_June_2020.mp3
Category:News and politics -- posted at: 5:55pm MSK

Greek Cypriots open their homes to Turkish Cypriot workers who can't cross back to the north until July; could Cyprus generate all the electricity it needs - and more - from solar power?

Direct download: Cyprus_News_Digest_12th_June_2020.mp3
Category:News and politics -- posted at: 4:49pm MSK