Parliament passes the bill on cremation, but there's still a long way to go before it's a real option according to Efi Xanthou, Vice-President of the Cyprus Green Party (pictured); the wondrous world of birds; what do young Cypriots think about the reunification of Cyprus?

A Cyprus solution is possible before year's end, according to the UN's Special Advisor on Cyprus (pictured); Larnaca airport closes during a hijacking stand-off; British hostages are among the last to be freed; and a local rally ace promotes road safety for young drivers.

A new app helps you find people in your area with shared interests; the European Investment Bank supporting strategic investments, and we hear about the Investment Plan for Europe; A Bio Bank at the University of Cyprus offers researchers a valuable tool.

More people around the world die from contaminated water than from violence and wars put together - we speak to the inventor of a simple device that could change that (pictured); academics gather on Othello's island; it's 400 years since he died, but Shakespeare Lives in 2016, and techies team up with artists for a Culture shift.

Greek and Turkish Cypriots unite to condemn the torching of Denia mosque; endangered griffon vultures are found dead; Professor Constantinos Deltas (pictured) says Cypriots suffering from a rare kidney disease may be the first to take part in clinical trials for a promising new drug

Women's Film Week expands to Larnaca and Famagusta; Climate Launchpad encourages clean tech startups; we look in depth at the 'black gold' of Cyprus with Professor Antonis Kakas (pictured). 

The International Education and Career Fair outlines opportunities for students; the 2016 Rally Championship gets under way this weekend; can Cyprus learn best practice from Ireland in the restoration of old landfill sites?

Religious leaders urge politicians to push ahead with reunification talks; Cypriot scientists research to enhance the use of photovoltaics; children get a hands-on experience of "Energies for a Sustainable World" (pictured) and One Woman At A Time expands its self help toolbox into Greek.

The European Business Awards recognise Cypriot entrepreneurs; as Britain prepares for a referendum on the 'Brexit', the British High Commissioner (pictured) urges ex-pats to register to vote; creative writing courses are coming up in Nicosia.

We hear about the Anglican community in Cyprus; how Lexus is continuing to grow market share in these challenging times for motor manufacturers; and take a look at wine-making in Cyprus with Marcos Zambartas  (pictured)