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.
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Category:News and politics -- posted at: 9:57am EDT |
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
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Category:News and politics -- posted at: 9:41am EDT |
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.
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Category:News and politics -- posted at: 3:30am EDT |
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
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Category:News and politics -- posted at: 4:38am EDT |
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
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Category:News and politics -- posted at: 3:54am EDT |
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?
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Category:News and politics -- posted at: 4:42am EDT |
Mon, 21 March 2022
Women, peace-building and climate change in a divided Cyprus; are new synergies needed for success? Women bear the brunt of conflict: the basics are ignored; Cyprus marks World Oral Health Day with free checkups.
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Category:News and politics -- posted at: 8:46am EDT |
Thu, 10 March 2022
Can an independent candidate for next year's presidential election buck voting trends in Cyprus? The Auditor General releases a damning report on developments in the Akamas peninsula
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Category:News and politics -- posted at: 4:20am EDT |
Fri, 4 March 2022
Will sanctions on Russia have the desired effect - or will the West's energy needs come first, and what are the alternatives? Demonstrators gather in Nicosia to protest against Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
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Category:News and politics -- posted at: 1:21am EDT |
Thu, 24 February 2022
Systematic gender discrimination in the Cyprus national guard is under the spotlight; a lizard is added to the island's rich list of endemic species; efforts continue to promote sustainable tourism and the reduction of plastic
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Category:News and politics -- posted at: 1:34pm EDT |
Thu, 17 February 2022
A catalogue of delays, failures and incompetence in the energy sector is costing Cypriot taxpayers millions of Euros.
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Category:News and politics -- posted at: 3:54am EDT |
Thu, 10 February 2022
Are plans to make bicycle helmets compulsory detracting from the lack of proper road safety infrastructure in Cyprus? Disabled people who use assistance dogs are facing discrimination, which is illegal under EU law.
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Category:News and politics -- posted at: 8:49am EDT |
Thu, 3 February 2022
Are both sides in Cyprus are using the issue of Varosha for their own political ends? After a landmark ruling by the Supreme Court will the Ayia Napa rape case now be fully and properly investigated and those accused face justice? Buses in Nicosia and Larnaca now offer 5G connectivity.
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Category:News and politics -- posted at: 9:26am EDT |
Thu, 27 January 2022
Cyprus drops down the corruption rankings; a new law aims to protect whistleblowers, but will it work? The cold snap will continue for the next few days but milder conditions are expected in February.
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Category:News and politics -- posted at: 9:51am EDT |
Thu, 20 January 2022
Dead flamingo indicates that Cyprus' wetlands are poisoned with lead pellets; government policies are exacerbating tension between refugees and host communities, as well as infringing human rights
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Category:News and politics -- posted at: 8:39am EDT |
Thu, 13 January 2022
Although still critically endangered, the Mediterranean monk seal is breeding off the Cyprus coast and its numbers are slowly increasing; after recovering from injury, a Cypriot in the USA joins the 500-mile AIDS/LifeCycle bike ride |
Thu, 6 January 2022
How serious is Cyprus about the European Green Deal and sustainable mobility solutions? If citizens understood the true cost of car ownership (almost 400 euros per month) they might look for more cost effective alternatives, but are these available?
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Category:News and politics -- posted at: 3:35am EDT |
Thu, 16 December 2021
Cyprus will participate for the first time in the World Poetry Slam Championship; the Italian ambassador leaves with fond memories of Cyprus; the EU Commission Representation in Cyprus hosts an online discussion about migration and integration
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Category:News and politics -- posted at: 1:35pm EDT |
Thu, 9 December 2021
Despite Covid restrictions, the Christmas mountain villages will go ahead; Italy honours Rita Severis for her contribution to bilateral cultural relations, and before leaving the island, the UN special advisor tells Cypriots not to give up hope for a Cyprus solution
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Category:News and politics -- posted at: 1:58am EDT |
Thu, 2 December 2021
Could the Omicron Covid variant bring herd immunity? The EU Commission Vice President lambasts some MEPs about migration; Cypriots take to the streets to save the Akamas peninsula from unbridled development; it's been Italian cuisine week
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Category:News and politics -- posted at: 8:47am EDT |
Thu, 25 November 2021
Birds flown in from Spain give a welcome boost to Cyprus' endangered Griffon Vulture population; will funding for the revamp of central Nicosia be withdrawn if cars are allowed to circulate? As Native Americans mark Thanksgiving we discuss the impact of their culture on US society
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Category:News and politics -- posted at: 7:39am EDT |
Thu, 18 November 2021
New research is studying antibodies in relation to Covid19; the outgoing head of UNFICYP addresses the 17th Annual Cyprus Summit; we talk to the leader of a project studying the epidemiology of dementia in Cyprus.
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Category:News and politics -- posted at: 10:42am EDT |
Thu, 11 November 2021
The Parliamentary Ethics Committee discusses ways to ensure transparency in MP's declarations of assets; the Technical Committee on Cultural Heritage receives the Europa Nostra Award; Cyprus was an important stop-off for 15th century travellers to the Middle East
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Category:News and politics -- posted at: 3:11am EDT |
Wed, 3 November 2021
Gender equality isn't just about women: Sweden's Coordinator of Feminist Foreign Policy gives us the bigger picture; should Ecocide be added to the remit of the International Criminal Court? Larnaca goes digital with a virtual reality tour
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Category:News and politics -- posted at: 8:24am EDT |
Thu, 21 October 2021
Parliament ponders changes to maternity leave; dry stone walls can protect areas ravaged by wildfires and courses are being run to teach this ancient technique; young and old are invited to take part in the Nicosia City Run
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Category:News and politics -- posted at: 8:18am EDT |
Thu, 14 October 2021
300,000 trees in Nicosia is getting back to work after lockdown; can you meet Birdlife Cyprus' latest challenge? A new exhibition examines Cypriot identity. |
Thu, 7 October 2021
Scientists from 20 countries meet in Cyprus next week with plans to address climate Change in the Eastern Mediterranean region; after 2 years, the Cyprus Robotics competition returns; Let's Do It Cyprus prepares for a national clean-up campaign
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Category:News and politics -- posted at: 5:19am EDT |
Thu, 30 September 2021
Cyprus' Deputy Minister for research and Innovation says the island's digital transformation is on track; everything students need to know can be found at the British Council's Study UK event; the Cyprus Forum aims to inform policy makers
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Category:News and politics -- posted at: 5:12am EDT |
Thu, 23 September 2021
We meet a Palestinian refugee whose life is the subject of a book about gender, identity and worth; and are you up for the Cyprus Space Apps challenge?
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Category:general -- posted at: 9:24am EDT |
Thu, 16 September 2021
Cyprus falls to Tier 2 in the Trafficking in Persons report, and victims aren't getting the support they should; a new tourist route offers hands-on experiences of the real Cyprus; an upcoming theatre production of 'Love, Loss and what I Wore'.
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Category:News and politics -- posted at: 5:25am EDT |
Thu, 9 September 2021
As electricity prices rise, lobby groups are holding back reforms in the energy sector; booster jabs are on the cards for the over 65s but are they needed? Live music will be popping up in streets all over Cyprus next week
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Category:News and politics -- posted at: 2:35am EDT |
Thu, 2 September 2021
The Cyprus Medical Association cannot sanction doctors being investigated for unethical behaviour or criminal offences until the lengthy judicial process is complete - until then, they can keep practising; a new App can take you on tours of Nicosia's monuments.
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Category:News and politics -- posted at: 10:27am EDT |
Thu, 26 August 2021
Will rescinding some Turkish Cypriot passports take Cyprus closer to partition? A new book looks at identity, belonging and sexuality in the Arab world; and two months of culture are upcoming with the Kypria Festival
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Category:News and politics -- posted at: 3:39am EDT |
Thu, 12 August 2021
A new website maps holy sites for all faiths in Cyprus as a tool for reconciliation; come Christmas, mountain villages will turn into a winter wonderland; a free water station is installed at the island's first plastic-free beach
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Category:News and politics -- posted at: 5:46am EDT |
Thu, 5 August 2021
Fewer Covid tests means fewer recorded cases: will that move Cyprus up to the green category? The tourism sector is having to rely on 'staycations'; all work under direct sunlight should cease during the heatwave.
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Category:News and politics -- posted at: 9:36am EDT |
Wed, 21 July 2021
President Erdogan announces the opening of part of Varosha in occupied Famagusta; a mob trashes the Sigma media headquarters; the Swedish embassy issues a 7-day sustainability challenge
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Category:News and politics -- posted at: 10:08am EDT |
Thu, 15 July 2021
Cyprus gets a rap over the knuckles from the European Court of Human Rights; volunteers are needed at Zero Food Waste Cyprus and we look at other stories making the headlines this week
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Category:News and politics -- posted at: 5:44am EDT |
Thu, 8 July 2021
After the devastating wildfires, the authorities are called on to investigate the conditions under which agricultural workers are employed; many small businesses don't have the wherewithal or knowledge to implement health and safety rules; despite a spike in covid cases, hoteliers remain optimistic
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Category:News and politics -- posted at: 11:42am EDT |
Thu, 1 July 2021
Time is running out for Greek Cypriots to lay claim to their properties in the occupied areas of Cyprus; the healing power of lavender: free workshops kick off in Platres this weekend.
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Category:News and politics -- posted at: 6:32am EDT |
Thu, 24 June 2021
There's been a spike in cases of the Delta variant of the coronavirus, and young Cypriots are shunning the chance to get vaccinated; Cyprus' first 'sustainable park' is planned for Nicosia; we meet a musician who has emerged from lockdown with a new album that reflects on society and who we are.
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Category:News and politics -- posted at: 4:13am EDT |
Wed, 16 June 2021
Serious lead pollution has been found near Larnaca Salt Lake; the Chamber of Commerce explains its call for a deferment of the implementation of the single-use plastics directive; and you're invited to "re-discover your food" on Sunday
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Category:News and politics -- posted at: 8:57am EDT |
Wed, 9 June 2021
It's been on the cards for several years, but Cyprus businesses are asking for more time to implement the ban on single use plastic; the Health Ministry backtracks on which vaccinations are available to non-GESY patients
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Category:News and politics -- posted at: 4:40am EDT |
Thu, 3 June 2021
16 months after closing, the crossings between north and south Cyprus open today; we discuss voting trends in the wake of the parliamentary elections; and fewer women MPs is a blow for gender equality.
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Category:News and politics -- posted at: 6:00am EDT |
Thu, 27 May 2021
Great news on the bird front: ravens return to Akamas; we hear about a project to rescue unsold food for the needy, and - ahead of Sunday's election - we look at Cyprus' political system.
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Category:News and politics -- posted at: 9:30am EDT |
Thu, 20 May 2021
There are good incentives for Cypriots to 'staycation' and support the local hotel industry, the Pharos Chamber Music Festival makes a comeback, and St Paul's Cathedral welcomes the lifting of restrictions with a mini market.
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Category:News and politics -- posted at: 3:53am EDT |
Thu, 13 May 2021
Will voter apathy impact the upcoming elections? Mobile polling stations will enable those in isolation to cast their ballot; and we need more midwives in Cyprus.
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Category:News and politics -- posted at: 9:40am EDT |
Thu, 22 April 2021
The government continues with illogical measures against covid; climate experts release a report on the Mediterranean for policy-makers, and where are the women in the team that will negotiate on the Cyprus problem?
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Category:News and politics -- posted at: 6:31am EDT |
Thu, 15 April 2021
Pregnant Covid positive women were forced to have a C-section in Cyprus; we ask why parliament delays passing legislation ahead of elections; students compete in the Scyence fair at the Cyprus Institute
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Category:News and politics -- posted at: 3:04pm EDT |
Wed, 7 April 2021
Leading citizens have launched an online petition urging President Anastasiades to do 'whatever is necessary' at the Geneva conference to secure a successful outcome; our schools should base their emphasis on learning rather than teaching.
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Category:News and politics -- posted at: 11:24am EDT |
Thu, 1 April 2021
Could the tourism industry lose another year's business if Britain extends its ban on foreign holidays? Today is World Autism Awareness Day: we discuss the challenges facing those on the autism spectrum.
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Category:News and politics -- posted at: 3:21am EDT |
Thu, 25 March 2021
Overruling its environmental advisors, the government forges ahead with plans to build a highway through a protected area; the Cyprus Employers Federation says we must cut down the appalling waste of food in our hotels and restaurants
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Category:News and politics -- posted at: 3:55am EDT |
Thu, 18 March 2021
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
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Category:News and politics -- posted at: 11:42am EDT |
Thu, 11 March 2021
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
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Category:News and politics -- posted at: 5:56am EDT |
Thu, 4 March 2021
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.
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Category:News and politics -- posted at: 6:28am EDT |
Wed, 24 February 2021
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
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Category:News and politics -- posted at: 5:32am EDT |
Thu, 18 February 2021
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: 10:39am EDT |
Thu, 11 February 2021
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?
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Category:News and politics -- posted at: 5:22am EDT |
Thu, 4 February 2021
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.
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Category:News and politics -- posted at: 6:20am EDT |
Thu, 28 January 2021
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
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Category:News and politics -- posted at: 4:05am EDT |
Thu, 14 January 2021
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
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Category:News and politics -- posted at: 2:19am EDT |
Thu, 7 January 2021
Gerry Marsden of Gerry and the Pacemakers died this week, we reprise a chat we had a few years ago about his life and career; the Ministry of Health is rolling out Covid vaccinations across the island. |
Thu, 17 December 2020
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.
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Category:News and politics -- posted at: 6:56am EDT |
Thu, 10 December 2020
Asylum seekers have been sleeping on pavements outside the Immigration offices after being denied the opportunity to register their claims; Cyprus' Parliament passes new animal welfare legislation.
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Category:News and politics -- posted at: 9:38am EDT |
Thu, 3 December 2020
A founding member of Jewish Voice for Labour discusses the conflict in Palestine and the Israel lobby in the UK; the Cyprus Refugee Council calls for donations of warm clothing for asylum seekers housed in tents.
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Category:News and politics -- posted at: 1:58am EDT |
Thu, 26 November 2020
The Swedish Embassy throws a lifeline to the Home For Cooperation; we hear from international panellists at the Economist's 16th Cyprus Summit.
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Category:News and politics -- posted at: 6:25am EDT |
Thu, 19 November 2020
Is annexation on the cards for northern Cyprus? Emotions are running high after Tayip Erdogan's visit; the University of Cyprus is looking for volunteers for a new study into Covid-19 antibodies.
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Category:News and politics -- posted at: 7:32am EDT |
Thu, 12 November 2020
As Tayip Erdogan makes plans to picnic on the beach in fenced-off Varosha, we discuss the legal implications of infringing the buffer zone in Cyprus, and activists from the End Corruption platform vow to continue their protests demanding concrete action from the government.
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Category:News and politics -- posted at: 4:30am EDT |
Thu, 5 November 2020
The EU Commission calls on Cyprus to fully implement the EU rules on the presumption of innocence and the right to be present at the trial in criminal proceedings; new Covid-19 protocols and restrictions come into force.
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Category:News and politics -- posted at: 1:59pm EDT |
Wed, 21 October 2020
We meet the journalist who exposed the Cyprus Papers and hear from the Minister of Education about the challenges facing our schools
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Category:News and politics -- posted at: 7:36am EDT |
Fri, 16 October 2020
A tumultuous week in Cyprus has seen angry demonstrations against corruption, and the resignation of the President of the House of Representatives. We ask: what comes next?
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Category:News and politics -- posted at: 6:52am EDT |
Thu, 8 October 2020
The University of Cyprus is mapping changes in the Arctic Ocean; and we ask how can you tell when someone is being less than honest? We discuss the art of deception and how to spot it. |
Thu, 1 October 2020
Traffic cameras should be up and running early next year. The Transport Minister discusses road safety, public transport and his ministry's priorities.
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Category:News and politics -- posted at: 6:03am EDT |
Thu, 24 September 2020
The British Council celebrates its 80th anniversary in Cyprus; we take Nicosia's Mayor to task about the untimely pollarding of trees; the EU Commission President delivers her State of the Union address, and the Cyprus Forum next weekend aims to influence policy makers on reform
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Category:general -- posted at: 9:54am EDT |
Fri, 18 September 2020
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.
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Category:News and politics -- posted at: 1:35am EDT |
Thu, 10 September 2020
A new 'creative non-fiction' book takes its inspiration from volunteer work with refugees in Greece and Cyprus; Nicosia Municipality offers support schemes for the children of third country nationals
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Category:general -- posted at: 8:32am EDT |
Fri, 4 September 2020
Some of Cyprus' most endangered species are falling foul of our renewable energy sources; a month of culture starts tomorrow with the Kypria Festival.
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Category:general -- posted at: 1:47am EDT |
Thu, 27 August 2020
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 ?
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Category:News and politics -- posted at: 3:31pm EDT |
Thu, 6 August 2020
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.
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Category:News and politics -- posted at: 9:50am EDT |
Thu, 30 July 2020
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.
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Category:News and politics -- posted at: 7:00am EDT |
Thu, 23 July 2020
We look in-depth at the challenges facing one of Cyprus' most important sectors: shipping, and, as she heads back to the Netherlands after 4 years on the island, the Dutch Ambassador looks back over her time in Cyprus |
Thu, 16 July 2020
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.
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Category:News and politics -- posted at: 3:26am EDT |
Thu, 9 July 2020
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.
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Category:News and politics -- posted at: 10:25am EDT |
Thu, 2 July 2020
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
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Category:News and politics -- posted at: 1:38pm EDT |
Thu, 25 June 2020
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
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Category:News and politics -- posted at: 11:25am EDT |
Thu, 18 June 2020
Electoral reform is shelved again; the UNHCR highlights the plight of asylum seekers in Cyprus; the EU Commission explains its Climate Pact
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Category:News and politics -- posted at: 10:55am EDT |
Thu, 11 June 2020
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?
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Category:News and politics -- posted at: 9:49am EDT |
Thu, 4 June 2020
The House Internal Affairs Committee will work through the summer so that the bill for local authority reform can go to the vote in the autumn; more developments encroach and threaten Cyprus' most important wetland
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Category:News and politics -- posted at: 1:18am EDT |
Thu, 28 May 2020
Deputy Tourism Minister Savvas Perdios outlines the plans for reopening airports and hotels; researchers in Cyprus say the two metre social distance may not be enough in certain weather conditions |
Thu, 21 May 2020
We've already had some devastating forest fires this year: the head of the Forestry Department explains what we can do to help prevent more; the Employers and Industrialists Federation hopes that flexible working could become the norm |
Thu, 14 May 2020
A legal expert on data protection discusses teachers' objections to the plans for distance learning in state schools; a man is jailed for an offence committed before a new law came into force, and regulations are to be tightened with regard to the sale of pets.
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Category:News and politics -- posted at: 9:24am EDT |
Thu, 7 May 2020
It's International Thalassaemia Day; air pollution has dropped dramatically during the Cyprus lockdown; celebrate Europe Day online; should a 16-storey tower block be built in the classical, colonial heart of Nicosia? |
Thu, 30 April 2020
Restrictions in Cyprus are gradually being lifted, but we must still maintain social distancing, and we discuss the health and social issues faced particularly by the elderly |
Thu, 23 April 2020
As the lockdown continues, we hear about the benefits of yoga to keep you healthy in mind, body and spirit - and try out some basic postures |
Thu, 16 April 2020
An online diagnostic tool can help you decide if you need to see the doctor about Covid-19; Cyprus' parliament postpones a vote on allowing the kosher slaughter of sheep and goats for export - we find out why - and it's not altogether to do with animal welfare
Direct download: Cyprus_News_Digest_17th_April_2020.mp3
Category:News and politics -- posted at: 2:29pm EDT |
Thu, 9 April 2020
In total contradiction to the Cyprus government's edicts on hygiene and social distancing, asylum seekers are being locked in detention camps without basic facilities, sleeping up to 6 in tents that are now flooded after recent heavy rainfall |
Thu, 2 April 2020
Lifestyle medicine can help you cope with social distancing and isolation: an expert from the University of Nicosia Medical School shares top tips to ensure you look after both your mental and physical well-being |
Thu, 26 March 2020
How would you cope, locked alone in a hotel room for 14 days' quarantine? We talk to someone who is remaining resolutely positive about it; and a call goes out for blood donors - you are allowed to go out for this |
Fri, 20 March 2020
Conditions have improved for those quarantined because of Covid-19: we get the latest updates on the situation in Cyprus; with theatres closed, the Cyprus Symphony Orchestra is going to stream concerts online |
Thu, 12 March 2020
Why are companies paying banks to use their money? We discuss the impact of negative interest rates, and talk to an eminent virologist about coronavirus and what you can and should do about it.
Direct download: Cyprus_News_Digest_13th_March_2020.mp3
Category:News and politics -- posted at: 4:21am EDT |
Thu, 5 March 2020
Owners of properties in fenced-off Varosha are urged to act quickly to prevent them being given to Turkish developers; despite closing 4 checkpoints purportedly to prevent the spread of Covid-19, people can still cross without health checks; sign up quickly for FameLab 2020
Direct download: Cyprus_News_Digest_6th_March_2020.mp3
Category:News and politics -- posted at: 3:33am EDT |