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 EST |
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 EST |
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 EST |
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 EST |
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 EST |
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 EST |
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 EST |
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. |