The Cyprus News Digest

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

Direct download: Cyprus_News_Digest_26th_February_2021.mp3
Category:News and politics -- posted at: 1:32pm MSK

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?

Direct download: Cyprus_News_Digest_19th_February_2021_b.mp3
Category:News and politics -- posted at: 6:39pm MSK

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?

Direct download: Cyprus_News_Digest_12th_February_2021.mp3
Category:News and politics -- posted at: 1:22pm MSK

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.

Direct download: Cyprus_News_Digest_5th_February_2021.mp3
Category:News and politics -- posted at: 2:20pm MSK

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