Thu, 9 June 2022
We look in depth at the state of the Cyprus economy and discuss the geopolitics of the Eastern Mediterranean in light of elections next year both in Cyprus and Turkey - is the annexation of north Cyprus a possibility?
Direct download: Cyprus_News_Digest_10th_June_2022.mp3
Category:News and politics -- posted at: 4:06pm MSK |
Thu, 2 June 2022
Are we about to destroy Cyprus' last area of outstanding natural beauty? Did a Spanish spy plot to overthrow north African leaders from his base in Cyprus in the 19th century?
Direct download: Cyprus_News_Digest_3rd_June_2022.mp3
Category:News and politics -- posted at: 11:38am MSK |
Thu, 26 May 2022
For the first time in 20 years Cypriots can travel to the European mainland by sea; Pianosfest2 showcases 4 talented Cypriot pianists; a bicommunal children's party in the park aims to raise funds for children with cancer
Direct download: Cyprus_News_Digest_27th_May_2022.mp3
Category:News and politics -- posted at: 11:44am MSK |
Thu, 19 May 2022
The Cyprus Chamber of Commerce calls on the government to tackle food insecurity; high blood pressure, hypertension, is a silent killer that affects over one billion people globally; one of Europe's preeminent chamber music festivals kicks off next week
Direct download: Cyprus_News_Digest_20th_May_2022.mp3
Category:News and politics -- posted at: 2:58pm MSK |
Thu, 12 May 2022
A huge blow to Cyprus' most endangered species as 3 vultures are found dead; do the proposals for a minimum wage need tweaking before becoming law? A local charity is asking for musical instruments you no longer use.
Direct download: Cyprus_News_Digest_13th_May_2022.mp3
Category:News and politics -- posted at: 4:57pm MSK |
Thu, 5 May 2022
Proposed legislation for a minimum wage excludes some of the most vulnerable groups of workers; 5G now covers all of Cyprus; the newly appointed Deputy Minister for Culture outlines his priorities; May 8th is International Thalassemia Day
Direct download: Cyprus_News_Digest_6th_May_2022.mp3
Category:News and politics -- posted at: 4:41pm MSK |
Wed, 20 April 2022
Ypsonas becomes the first Municipality in Cyprus to sign a zero waste pledge; the Cities & Communities Programme Coordinator at Zero Waste Europe explains how we can reduce our negative impact on the planet.
Direct download: Cyprus_News_Digest_22nd_April_2022.mp3
Category:News and politics -- posted at: 10:30am MSK |
Thu, 7 April 2022
Long awaited local government reform may be scuppered (and with it a tranche of EU funding) by the President's refusal to sign off the relevant Bill; choking Saharan dust has plagued the island this week, with high levels of particulate matter threatening public health
Direct download: Cyprus_News_Digest_8th_April_2022.mp3
Category:News and politics -- posted at: 11:38am MSK |
Thu, 31 March 2022
The law banning single use plastics in Cyprus has been put back yet again - until September; dead animals from Limassol zoo are found dumped in a landfill; a new campaign for gender equality invites public participation
Direct download: Cyprus_News_Digest_1st_April_2022.mp3
Category:News and politics -- posted at: 10:54am MSK |
Thu, 24 March 2022
If Vladimir Putin succeeds in toppling the Ukrainian government, the road ahead will be fraught with difficulties; how and when will the abuses in Cyprus' national health service be fixed?
Direct download: Cyprus_News_Digest_25th_March_2022.mp3
Category:News and politics -- posted at: 11:42am MSK |