Thu, 26 November 2015
25,000 people die every year in Europe due to antimicrobial resistance: to mark European Antibiotic Awareness Day, we talk to the EU Health Commissioner and other experts about this ticking time-bomb; in the wake of the Paris attacks, Europe's Foreign Policy chief outlines a new approach to the bloc's neighbourhood policy; Amnesty International issues a new report on the failings and dangers of Europe’s response to the global refugee crisis (pictured).
Direct download: Cyprus_News_Digest_27th_November_2015.mp3
Category:News and politics -- posted at: 5:41pm MSK |
Thu, 12 November 2015
Is the EU's 'action plan' to tackle the refugee crisis enough? We talk at length to the head of the EU Commission Representation in Cyprus, George Markopouliotis (pictured); the International Organisation for Migration says migrants can make a positive contribution to host countries; the etchings of Edgar Chahine on show in Nicosia; it may be November, but A Christmas Carol will get you into the festive spirit.
Direct download: Cyprus_News_Digest_13th_November_2015.mp3
Category:News and politics -- posted at: 11:36pm MSK |
Thu, 5 November 2015
The Managing Director of the European Stability Mechanism, Klaus Regling (pictured) says reform must continue; Cyprus' Finance Minister is upbeat about the future; teddy bears are teaching children to be charitable; the link between music and war; a Supreme Court judge on the advantages of mediation.
Direct download: Cyprus_News_Digest_6th_November_2015.mp3
Category:News and politics -- posted at: 9:45pm MSK |