The Cyprus News Digest

Following the launch of the second volume of his autobiography, detailing his tenure as President of #Cyprus, George Vassiliou talks frankly about his successes, his mistakes and the Cyprus problem

Direct download: Cyprus_News_Digest_30th_March_2018.mp3
Category:News and politics -- posted at: 9:03pm MSK

The biggest 'cleantech' bootcamp in the region will take place in May, but are Cypriots interested? The European Commission is funding free wifi hotspots in public places; a tribute in Nicosia to Eric Clapton and the 3rd Medieval Nicosia Festival starts tomorrow.

Direct download: Cyprus_News_Digest_23rd_March_2018.mp3
Category:News and politics -- posted at: 6:13pm MSK

A German couple recount their first-hand experience of the persecution of Palestinians in Hebron; the gender gap is everywhere - including Wikipedia; 1 Billion Rising in Nicosia; a new law on abortions in Cyprus is being drafted.

Direct download: Cyprus_News_Digest_16th_March_2018.mp3
Category:News and politics -- posted at: 3:11pm MSK

We discuss the appalling conditions at the Kofinou Reception Centre with the Chair of the House Human Rights Committee; and is it time to scrap the current citizenship for investment scheme?

Direct download: Cyprus_News_Digest_9th_March_2018.mp3
Category:News and politics -- posted at: 6:34pm MSK

Demonstrators gather at Parliament to protest against illegal building in protected areas and their call for action is echoed by the Scientific and Technical Chamber. Former EU Commissioner Janez Potočnik discusses the importance of a Circular Economy. 

Direct download: Cyprus_News_Digest_2nd_March_2018.mp3
Category:News and politics -- posted at: 5:55pm MSK

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