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In today’s episode, dignitaries from 35 countries and representatives of various international organisations descended on Larnaca for a meeting over the Amalthea initiative – Cyprus' humanitarian aid corridor to Gaza.
Meanwhile, President Nikos Christodoulides met with United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres.
Elsewhere, the giant water bug, which has been found in Cyprus by scientists, does not bite human toes.
All this and more in the Cyprus Beat briefing brought to you by the Cyprus Mail.
In today’s episode, the Cyprus Broadcasting Cooperation has had all its bank accounts frozen.
Meanwhile, scientists have warned of a giant water bug known as the toe-biter along the shores of Cyprus.
Elsewhere, the electricity authority (EAC) were handed a €28,000 fine following the conclusion of investigations into the death of a worker in 2018.
All this and more in the Cyprus Beat briefing brought to you by the Cyprus Mail.
The Cyprus News Digest, in collaboration with the Cyprus Mail, brings you an in-depth analysis of some of the latest developments in local and international.
Presented by Rosie Charalambous, this week:
- The hunting season starts on Sunday, Cyprus is allowed to bag 15,000 turtle doves but the hunting federation says its members work to conserve the rapidly declining species
The Cyprus News Digest, in collaboration with the Cyprus Mail, brings you an in-depth analysis of some of the latest developments in local and international.
Presented by Rosie Charalambous, this week:
- Government subsidies are being rolled out to increase the uptake of photovoltaics: the Energy Minister wants PVs on every roof in Cyprus
- There's a beach party with a purpose in Larnaca this weekend
The Cyprus News Digest, in collaboration with the Cyprus Mail, brings you an in-depth analysis of some of the latest developments in local and international.
Presented by Rosie Charalambous, this week:
- It's the wildfire season in Cyprus - there are heavy penalties for those starting fires
- There is a serious lack of lifeguards on our beaches
The Cyprus News Digest, in collaboration with the Cyprus Mail, brings you an in-depth analysis of some of the latest developments in local and international.
Presented by Rosie Charalambous, this week:
- Cyprus will almost certainly fail to meet new EU energy savings obligations
- University of Cyprus research shows how citizens can reduce their bills by harnessing solar energy
The Cyprus News Digest, in collaboration with the Cyprus Mail, brings you an in-depth analysis of some of the latest developments in local and international.
Presented by Rosie Charalambous, this week:
- As Cypriots struggle with the cost of living, the government introduces tax breaks for high-earning foreigners
- An upcoming interactive history book teaches kids compassion and how to overcome stress
- Hundreds of citizens demonstrate against corruption
The Cyprus News Digest, in collaboration with the Cyprus Mail, brings you an in-depth analysis of some of the latest developments in local and international.
Presented by Rosie Charalambous, this week:
- A wine exhibition and tasting takes place tonight in Pissouri
- Association for Social Reform awards a leading investigative journalist
- An orchestra comprised of youngsters from around the world will perform next week in Nicosia
The Cyprus News Digest, in collaboration with the Cyprus Mail, brings you an in-depth analysis of some of the latest developments in local and international.
Presented by Rosie Charalambous, this week:
- The Interior Minister explains his plans and impending legislation for ensuring our housing stock is up to scratch
- Prostate cancer tests are to be rolled out across the island
- The Cyprus Planetarium has opened
The Cyprus News Digest, in collaboration with the Cyprus Mail, brings you an in-depth analysis of some of the latest developments in local and international.
Presented by Rosie Charalambous, this week:
- Why has there been such an increase in hooliganism and delinquency in Cyprus - and what (if anything) are the authorities doing about it?
- We can expect more frequent and intense extreme weather phenomena in the Eastern Mediterranean
The Cyprus News Digest, in collaboration with the Cyprus Mail, brings you an in-depth analysis of some of the latest developments in local and international.
Presented by Rosie Charalambous, this week:
- A renowned neuroscientist will give a lecture in Nicosia next week and ask whether our brains are the right size to ensure that humans avoid extinction
- There are big gaps in the regulation and oversight of medical practitioners in Cyprus
The lack of a proper regulatory framework for government appointments in Cyprus encourages nepotism and the granting of jobs to ill-qualified candidates; the first conference on Primary Care in the health sector will be held this weekend
The Cyprus News Digest, in collaboration with the Cyprus Mail, brings you an in-depth analysis of some of the latest developments in local and international.
Presented by Rosie Charalambous, this week:
- As complaints mount about the treatment of elderly patients in public hospitals, experts says caregivers should be employed to assist
- This weekend sees an event to raise awareness about antibiotic misuse and cacti and succulents will be on display
The Cyprus News Digest, in collaboration with the Cyprus Mail, brings you an in-depth analysis of some of the latest developments in local and international.
Presented by Rosie Charalambous, this week:
- After almost 50 years, are Greek Cypriots who own property in the occupied areas giving up on a Cyprus solution and selling their assets?
- There's fun for all the family next weekend at the Akrotiri Spring Festival
The Cyprus News Digest, in collaboration with the Cyprus Mail, brings you an in-depth analysis of some of the latest developments in local and international.
Presented by Rosie Charalambous, this week:
- Harassment and even murder have become tools to silence journalists and threaten democracy: we hear about the Council of Europe's "Journalists Matter" campaign and discuss the issues with a Maltese journalist and playwright and the son of assassinated blogger Daphne Caruana Galizia
The Cyprus News Digest, in collaboration with the Cyprus Mail, brings you an in-depth analysis of some of the latest developments in local and international.
- Influenced by skewed media reporting, many Cypriots see refugees and asylum seekers as a threat rather than an opportunity;
- Transformative Scenarios show what COULD happen with regard to the Cyprus problem
The Cyprus News Digest, in collaboration with the Cyprus Mail, brings you an in-depth analysis of some of the latest developments in local and international.
Presented by Rosie Charalambous, this week:
- Legislation will soon be in place to regulate the safe disposal of unwanted pharmaceuticals
- Cyprus still has a long way to go in ensuring safety in the workplace and properly punishing those who endanger their employees
The Cyprus News Digest, in collaboration with the Cyprus Mail, brings you an in-depth analysis of some of the latest developments in local and international.
Presented by Rosie Charalambous, this week:
- Italian Design Day is celebrated in Cyprus
- Kate Clerides' new book 'Building Bridges in a Polarised World and Divided Cyprus' will launch next week.
The Cyprus News Digest, in collaboration with the Cyprus Mail, brings you an in-depth analysis of some of the latest developments in local and international.
Presented by Rosie Charalambous, this week:
- A recent report says more housing could reduce soaring rental prices and over 10,000 new apartments could be built on areas already zoned for residential use in Nicosia, greatly reducing urban sprawl
The Cyprus News Digest, in collaboration with the Cyprus Mail, brings you an in-depth analysis of some of the latest developments in local and international.
Presented by Rosie Charalambous, this week:
- As calls are made to expand quarrying in the sensitive Paphos area, the Akamas Plan is delayed yet again
- A new ban on plastic bags is not being properly enforced
The Cyprus News Digest, in collaboration with the Cyprus Mail, brings you an in-depth analysis of some of the latest developments in local and international.
Presented by Rosie Charalambous, this week:
- Does Cyprus' housing stock meet ant-seismic standards?
- Cuvier-beaked whales wash up on the island's coastline
- Hunters say they will obey the ban on lead shot near wetlands.
The Cyprus News Digest, in collaboration with the Cyprus Mail, brings you an in-depth analysis of some of the latest developments in local and international.
Presented by Rosie Charalambous, this week:
- We quiz presidential candidate Andreas Mavroyiannis about the policies he will implement if elected
- A political analyst discusses the implications of the first round results, and what we might expect in Sunday's 2nd round
The Cyprus News Digest, in collaboration with the Cyprus Mail, brings you an in-depth analysis of some of the latest developments in local and international.
Presented by Rosie Charalambous, this week:
- Will the last TV debate before the presidential election flout the law and block participation of all but 3 candidates?
- The WHO is opening a country office in Cyprus
- Despite countless promises, our energy sector is still plagued by problems
The Cyprus News Digest, in collaboration with the Cyprus Mail, brings you an in-depth analysis of some of the latest developments in local and international.
Presented by Rosie Charalambous, this week:
- For the first time in Cyprus, a wildlife poisoner has been handed a huge fine
- A comet that passes Earth every 50,000 years will be visible next week
- The island comes to a standstill with a general strike
The Cyprus News Digest, in collaboration with the Cyprus Mail, brings you an in-depth analysis of some of the latest developments in local and international.
Presented by Rosie Charalambous, this week:
- A damning CBS report shines the light on Cyprus' "opaque banking" and says the island is a haven for shell companies hiding sanctioned Russian assets
- Hikers in the Paphos forest can now stay overnight in refurbished shelters.
The Cyprus News Digest, in collaboration with the Cyprus Mail, brings you an in-depth analysis of some of the latest developments in local and international.
Presented by Rosie Charalambous, this week:
Bucking the mainstream media trend of only giving airtime to candidates backed by the main political parties, 2 of the independent candidates for the presidential elections explain why they are standing and outline their priorities if they are elected
The Cyprus News Digest, in collaboration with the Cyprus Mail, brings you an in-depth analysis of some of the latest developments in local and international.
Presented by Rosie Charalambous, this week:
- The unequal treatment of presidential candidates by the media falls foul of the law
- One candidate promises that if he is elected he and his cabinet will take a 10% pay cut to help people struggling with the cost of living crisis
The Cyprus News Digest, in collaboration with the Cyprus Mail, brings you an in-depth analysis of some of the latest developments in local and international.
Presented by Rosie Charalambous, this week:
- Presidential frontrunners are avoiding discussion of the Cyprus problem despite the publication of a detailed solution plan drawn up by a bicommunal committee
- Parents are urged to keep an eye out for Streptococcus A infections following the death of several children in the UK
The Cyprus News Digest, in collaboration with the Cyprus Mail, brings you an in-depth analysis of some of the latest developments in local and international.
Presented by Rosie Charalambous, this week:
- Media freedom comes under the spotlight: data indicates that there's no transparency about media ownership in Cyprus
- An upcoming hackathon will use Artificial Intelligence for the common good
Childhood cancers in Cyprus are among the highest in the world, and the island is one of the worst countries in the world for the misuse of antibiotics and high rates of antimicrobial resistance.
The Cyprus News Digest, in collaboration with the Cyprus Mail, brings you an in-depth analysis of some of the latest developments in local and international.
Presented by Rosie Charalambous, this week:
- Can Cyprus even come close to meeting the new EU emissions targets - and on what does the government spend the money it gets back from EU emissions purchases?
- A Guinness World Record attempt this weekend at the Mushroom Festival.
The Cyprus News Digest, in collaboration with the Cyprus Mail, brings you an in-depth analysis of some of the latest developments in local and international.
Presented by Rosie Charalambous, this week:
- A proposed new law will allow the government to override environmental concerns when approving big development projects
- Care of the elderly in Cyprus has many shortcomings
- Young people can become Youth champions for the environment and peace
The Cyprus News Digest, in collaboration with the Cyprus Mail, brings you an in-depth analysis of some of the latest developments in local and international.
Presented by Rosie Charalambous, this week:
- Could a truth commission pave the way for peace and reconciliation in Cyprus?
- "Fleeing to Safety": we meet a world-famous humanitarian photographer
- the Environment Minister talks about the need for sustainability
The Cyprus News Digest, in collaboration with the Cyprus Mail, brings you an in-depth analysis of some of the latest developments in local and international.
Presented by Rosie Charalambous, this week:
- Two presidential hopefuls explain their strategies for solving the Cyprus problem
- The Weeks of German Language kick off on Sunday
- Ukraine's former deputy Prime Minister on the geopolitical implications of the ongoing war in his country
The Cyprus News Digest, in collaboration with the Cyprus Mail, brings you an in-depth analysis of some of the latest developments in local and international.
Presented by Rosie Charalambous, this week:
- One presidential candidate explains how he will implement the policies in his manifesto
- Delays at the planning department are thwarting efforts to get a hospice up and running in Paphos
- The Apple Festival kicks off in Kyperounda
The Cyprus News Digest, in collaboration with the Cyprus Mail, brings you an in-depth analysis of some of the latest developments in local and international.
Presented by Rosie Charalambous, this week:
- Medical records are being digitised for a streamlined national health service
- The ban on single use plastics comes into force tomorrow
- Spanish vultures are released to boost sharply declining numbers in Cyprus
Presented by Rosie Charalambous, this week:
- Eight years after it was promised, we are still waiting for the liberalisation of the electricity market
- a disturbing exhibition looks behind the scenes at illegal bird-trapping
- Uriah Heep's 50th Anniversary Tour rocks the island and Mick Box admits that touring isn't as easy as it used to be
The Cyprus News Digest, in collaboration with the Cyprus Mail, brings you an in-depth analysis of some of the latest developments in local and international.
Presented by Rosie Charalambous, this week:
- A new study shows that the Eastern Mediterranean is a global warming 'hotspot'
- Should you have the new bivalent Covid vaccine being rolled out in Cyprus?
- The Children's Honey Festival: a fun day out to teach the kids about the importance of bees
The Cyprus News Digest, in collaboration with the Cyprus Mail, brings you an in-depth analysis of some of the latest developments in local and international.
Presented by Rosie Charalambous, this week:
- Half of the young voters in Cyprus are not on the electoral list, one presidential candidate is offering incentives for them to sign up
- Despite committing to promoting sustainable mobility, new legislation will discourage cycling and e-scooters
The Cyprus News Digest, in collaboration with the Cyprus Mail, brings you an in-depth analysis of some of the latest developments in local and international.
Presented by Rosie Charalambous, this week:
- Will the environment department's recommendations be included in the final Akamas development plan, and are they enough to ensure its integrity ?
- Cyprus' first maritime archaeological park opens in Limassol
The Cyprus News Digest, in collaboration with the Cyprus Mail, brings you an in-depth analysis of some of the latest developments in local and international.
Presented by Rosie Charalambous, this week:
- Should old buildings in Cyprus be inspected and certified as safe before they can be rented out?
- Photos taken by NASA's James Webb Space Telescope wow an audience in Nicosia
The Cyprus News Digest, in collaboration with the Cyprus Mail, brings you an in-depth analysis of some of the latest developments in local and international.
Presented by Rosie Charalambous, this week:
- The government forges ahead with new roads and infrastructure in the sensitive Akamas peninsula
- Czech Republic assumes the presidency of the European Council
- There are opportunities for Cyprus in the EU's new solar energy strategy
The Cyprus News Digest, in collaboration with the Cyprus Mail, brings you an in-depth analysis of some of the latest developments in local and international.
Presented by Rosie Charalambous, this week:
- What should the government do about the rising cost of electricity, and is a price cap on petrol and diesel a realistic solution to soaring fuel prices?
The Cyprus News Digest, in collaboration with the Cyprus Mail, brings you an in-depth analysis of some of the latest developments in local and international.
Presented by Rosie Charalambous, this week:
- Citizens mobilise to protest against plans for development in the sensitive Akamas Peninsula
- a Japanese-inspired kite flying contest will take place across the green line in Nicosia
The Cyprus News Digest, in collaboration with the Cyprus Mail, brings you an in-depth analysis of some of the latest developments in local and international.
Presented by Rosie Charalambous, this week:
- Cyprus' first ever Veterinary School opens in September - and could greatly improve animal welfare on the island
- Robots will be in action at the upcoming Robotex competition
- Lack of care for the environment is again making headlines
The Cyprus News Digest, in collaboration with the Cyprus Mail, brings you an in-depth analysis of some of the latest developments in local and international.
Presented by Rosie Charalambous, this week:
- We look in-depth at the state of the Cyprus economy and discuss the geopolitics of the Eastern Mediterranean in light of elections next year both in Cyprus and Turkey - is the annexation of north Cyprus a possibility?
The Cyprus News Digest, in collaboration with the Cyprus Mail, brings you an in-depth analysis of some of the latest developments in local and international.
Presented by Rosie Charalambous, this week:
- Are we about to destroy Cyprus' last area of outstanding natural beauty?
- Did a Spanish spy plot to overthrow north African leaders from his base in Cyprus in the 19th century?
The Cyprus News Digest, in collaboration with the Cyprus Mail, brings you an in-depth analysis of some of the latest developments in local and international.
Presented by Rosie Charalambous, this week:
- For the first time in 20 years, Cypriots can travel to the European mainland by sea
- Pianosfest2 showcases 4 talented Cypriot pianists
- A bicommunal children's party in the park aims to raise funds for children with cancer
Presented by Rosie Charalambous, this week:
- The Cyprus Chamber of Commerce calls on the government to tackle food insecurity
- High blood pressure, hypertension, is a silent killer that affects over one billion people globally
- One of Europe's preeminent chamber music festivals kicks off next week
The Cyprus News Digest, in collaboration with the Cyprus Mail, brings you an in-depth analysis of some of the latest developments in local and international.
Presented by Rosie Charalambous, this week:
- 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.
The Cyprus News Digest, in collaboration with the Cyprus Mail, brings you an in-depth analysis of some of the latest developments in local and international.
Presented by Rosie Charalambous, this week:
- 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
- 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
The Cyprus News Digest, in collaboration with the Cyprus Mail, brings you an in-depth analysis of some of the latest developments in local and international.
Presented by Rosie Charalambous, this week:
- 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
The Cyprus News Digest, in collaboration with the Cyprus Mail, brings you an in-depth analysis of some of the latest developments in local and international.
Presented by Rosie Charalambous, this week:
- 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?
The Cyprus News Digest, in collaboration with the Cyprus Mail, brings you an in-depth analysis of some of the latest developments in local and international.
Presented by Rosie Charalambous, this week:
- 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
The Cyprus News Digest, in collaboration with the Cyprus Mail, brings you an in-depth analysis of some of the latest developments in local and international.
Presented by Rosie Charalambous, this week:
- 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
The Cyprus News Digest, in collaboration with the Cyprus Mail, brings you an in-depth analysis of some of the latest developments in local and international.
Presented by Rosie Charalambous, this week:
- 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
The Cyprus News Digest, in collaboration with the Cyprus Mail, brings you an in-depth analysis of some of the latest developments in local and international.
Presented by Rosie Charalambous, this week:
- 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
The Cyprus News Digest, in collaboration with the Cyprus Mail, brings you an in-depth analysis of some of the latest developments in local and international.
Presented by Rosie Charalambous, this week
A catalogue of delays, failures and incompetence in the energy sector is costing Cypriot taxpayers millions of Euros.
The Cyprus News Digest, in collaboration with the Cyprus Mail, brings you an in-depth analysis of some of the latest developments in local and international.
Presented by Rosie Charalambous, this week
- 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.
The Cyprus News Digest, in collaboration with the Cyprus Mail, brings you an in-depth analysis of some of the latest developments in local and international.
Presented by Rosie Charalambous, this week
- 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
The Cyprus News Digest, in collaboration with the Cyprus Mail, brings you an in-depth analysis of some of the latest developments in local and international.
Presented by Rosie Charalambous, this week
- 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
- The Cyprus News Digest, in collaboration with the Cyprus Mail, brings you an in-depth analysis of some of the latest developments in local and international.
Presented by Rosie Charalambous, this week-
- A 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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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
The Cyprus News Digest, in collaboration with the Cyprus Mail, brings you an in-depth analysis of some of the latest developments in local and international.
Presented by Rosie Charalambous, this week
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- 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?
The Cyprus News Digest, in collaboration with the Cyprus Mail, brings you an in-depth analysis of some of the latest developments in local and international.
Presented by Rosie Charalambous, this week;
- 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
The Cyprus News Digest, in collaboration with the Cyprus Mail, brings you an in-depth analysis of some of the latest developments in local and international.
Presented by Rosie Charalambous, this week
- Despite Covid restrictions, the Christmas mountain villages will go ahead
- Italy honours Rita Severis for her contribution to bilateral cultural relations
- before leaving the island, the UN special advisor tells Cypriots not to give up hope for a Cyprus solution
The Cyprus News Digest, in collaboration with the Cyprus Mail, brings you an in-depth analysis of some of the latest developments in local and international.
Presented by Rosie Charalambous, this week
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- 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
The Cyprus News Digest, in collaboration with the Cyprus Mail, brings you an in-depth analysis of some of the latest developments in local and international.
Presented by Rosie Charalambous, this week
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- 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
The Cyprus News Digest, in collaboration with the Cyprus Mail, brings you an in-depth analysis of some of the latest developments in local and international.
Presented by Rosie Charalambous, this week
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- New research is studying antibodies in relation to Covid-19
- 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.
The Cyprus News Digest, in collaboration with the Cyprus Mail, brings you an in-depth analysis of some of the latest developments in local and international.
Presented by Rosie Charalambous, this week
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- 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
The Cyprus News Digest, in collaboration with the Cyprus Mail, brings you an in-depth analysis of some of the latest developments in local and international.
Presented by Rosie Charalambous, this week
- 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
In today’s episode, we hear that Cyprus has topped 125,000 reported Covid-19 cases. Still on the virus, a father has lost a case to vaccinate his two teenage children despite their mother’s objection. There’s also shenanigans involving civil servants, a debate on femicide, and the need for Cyprus to reduce its emissions - or risk paying even higher electricity bills.
In today’s episode, we hear that Russians are booking hotels in Cyprus to avoid a harsh lockdown back home. There’s also a Eurostat report which shows that 19 per cent of Cypriot children are at risk of poverty, a supreme court case on phone data which has upset the police, and Ochi day celebrations.
The Cyprus News Digest, in collaboration with the Cyprus Mail, brings you an in-depth analysis of some of the latest developments in local and international.
Presented by Rosie Charalambous, this week
- 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
The Cyprus News Digest, in collaboration with the Cyprus Mail, brings you an in-depth analysis of some of the latest developments in local and international.
Presented by Rosie Charalambous, this week
- 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
In today’s episode, we take a look at prominent lawyer Achilleas Demetriades’ announcement to launch consultations with political parties and civil society groups to assess their views on the problems facing Cyprus before he decides whether to run for president in 2023. We also discuss the protest of the suspension of the English School’s union chair and the release of music by Cypriot artists which will be featured on a popular Netflix series. All this and much more in today’s new briefing.
The Cyprus News Digest, in collaboration with the Cyprus Mail, brings you an in-depth analysis of some of the latest developments in local and international.
Presented by Rosie Charalambous, this week
- 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
The Cyprus News Digest, in collaboration with the Cyprus Mail, brings you an in-depth analysis of some of the latest developments in local and international.
Presented by Rosie Charalambous, this week
- We meet a Palestinian refugee whose life is the subject of a book about gender, identity and worth
- Are you up for the Cyprus Space Apps challenge?
The Cyprus News Digest, in collaboration with the Cyprus Mail, brings you an in-depth analysis of some of the latest developments in local and international.
Presented by Rosie Charalambous, this week
- Cyprus falls to Tier 2 in the Trafficking in Persons report
- A new tourist route offers hands-on experiences of the real Cyprus
- An upcoming theatre production of 'Love, Loss and what I Wore'
The Cyprus News Digest, in collaboration with the Cyprus Mail, brings you an in-depth analysis of some of the latest developments in local and international.
Presented by Rosie Charalambous, this week
- 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
The Cyprus News Digest, in collaboration with the Cyprus Mail, brings you an in-depth analysis of some of the latest developments in local and international.
Presented by Rosie Charalambous, this week
- The Cyprus Medical Association cannot sanction doctors being investigated for unethical behaviour or criminal offenses until the lengthy judicial process is complete - until then, they can keep practicing
- A new App can take you on tours of Nicosia's monuments
Presented by Rosie Charalambous, this week
- Will rescinding some Turkish Cypriot passports take Cyprus closer to partition?
- A new book looks at identity, belonging and sexuality in the Arab world
- Two months of culture are upcoming with the Kypria Festival
The Cyprus News Digest, in collaboration with the Cyprus Mail, brings you an in-depth analysis of some of the latest developments in local and international – in audio form.
Presented by Rosie Charalambous, this week
- 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
The Cyprus News Digest, in collaboration with the Cyprus Mail, brings you an in-depth analysis of some of the latest developments in local and international – in audio form.
Presented by Rosie Charalambous, this week
- 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'
- The Labour Ministry says all work under direct sunlight should cease during the heatwave.
The Cyprus News Digest, in collaboration with the Cyprus Mail, brings you an in-depth analysis of some of the latest developments in local and international – in audio form.
Presented by Rosie Charalambous, this week
- 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
The Cyprus News Digest, in collaboration with the Cyprus Mail, brings you an in-depth analysis of some of the latest developments in local and international – in audio form.
Presented by Rosie Charalambous, this week
- Cyprus gets a rap over the knuckles from the European Court of Human Rights
- Volunteers are needed at Zero Food Waste Cyprus
The Cyprus News Digest, in collaboration with the Cyprus Mail, brings you an in-depth analysis of some of the latest developments in local and international – in audio form.
Presented by Rosie Charalambous, this week
- After the devastating wildfires, the authorities are called on to investigate the conditions under which agricultural workers in Cyprus 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 for the summer season!
The Cyprus News Digest, in collaboration with the Cyprus Mail, brings you an in-depth analysis of some of the latest developments in local and international – in audio form.
Presented by Rosie Charalambous, this week
- 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
The Cyprus News Digest, in collaboration with the Cyprus Mail, brings you an in-depth analysis of some of the latest developments in local and international – in audio form.
Presented by Rosie Charalambous, this week
- 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
The Cyprus News Digest, in collaboration with the Cyprus Mail, brings you an in-depth analysis of some of the latest developments in local and international – in audio form.
Presented by Rosie Charalambous, this week
- Serious lead pollution has been found near Larnaca Salt Lake
- Chamber of Commerce explains its call for a deferment of the implementation of the single-use plastics directive
- You're invited to "re-discover your food" on Sunday
The Cyprus News Digest, in collaboration with the Cyprus Mail, brings you an in-depth analysis of some of the latest developments in local and international – in audio form.
Presented by Rosie Charalambous, this week
- 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
The Cyprus News Digest, in collaboration with the Cyprus Mail, brings you an in-depth analysis of some of the latest developments in local and international – in audio form.
Presented by Rosie Charalambous, this week
- 16 months after closing, the crossings between north and south Cyprus open today
- We discuss voting trends in the wake of the parliamentary elections
- Fewer women MPs is a blow for gender equality
The Cyprus News Digest, in collaboration with the Cyprus Mail, brings you an in-depth analysis of some of the latest developments in local and international – in audio form.
Presented by Rosie Charalambous, this week
- There are good incentives for Cypriots to 'staycation' and support the local hotel industry
- The Pharos Chamber Music Festival makes a comeback
- St Paul's Cathedral welcomes the lifting of restrictions with a mini market
The Cyprus News Digest, in collaboration with the Cyprus Mail, brings you an in-depth analysis of some of the latest developments in local and international – in audio form.
Presented by Rosie Charalambous, this week
- Will voter apathy impact the upcoming elections?
- Mobile polling stations will enable those in isolation to cast their ballot
- We need more midwives in Cyprus
The Cyprus News Digest, in collaboration with the Cyprus Mail, brings you an in-depth analysis of some of the latest developments in local and international – in audio form.
Presented by Rosie Charalambous, this week
- The government continues with illogical measures against covid
- Climate experts release a report on the Mediterranean for policy-makers
- Where are the women in the team that will negotiate on the Cyprus problem?
The Cyprus News Digest, in collaboration with the Cyprus Mail, brings you an in-depth analysis of some of the latest developments in local and international – in audio form.
Presented by Rosie Charalambous, this week;
- Pregnant Covid positive women were forced to have a C-section in Cyprus
- We ask why parliament is delaying passing legislation ahead of elections
- Students compete in the Scyence fair at the Cyprus Institute
The Cyprus News Digest, in collaboration with the Cyprus Mail, brings you an in-depth analysis of some of the latest developments in local and international – in audio form.
Presented by Rosie Charalambous, this week
- 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
The Cyprus News Digest, in collaboration with the Cyprus Mail, brings you an in-depth analysis of some of the latest developments in local and international – in audio form.
Presented by Rosie Charalambous, this week
- 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.
The Cyprus News Digest, in collaboration with the Cyprus Mail, brings you an in-depth analysis of some of the latest developments in local and international – in audio form.
Presented by Rosie Charalambous, this week
- 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
The Cyprus News Digest, in collaboration with the Cyprus Mail, brings you an in-depth analysis of some of the latest developments in local and international – in audio form.
Presented by Rosie Charalambous, this week
- Shoddy journalism in Cyprus is ignoring fact-checking, giving public figures free rein to peddle inaccuracies
- Your digital footprint has a massive impact on the environment, act now
- Entries are invited for the Cyprus cyber security challenge
The Cyprus News Digest, in collaboration with the Cyprus Mail, brings you an in-depth analysis of some of the latest developments in local and international – in audio form.
Presented by Rosie Charalambous, this week
- 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
The Cyprus News Digest, in collaboration with the Cyprus Mail, brings you an in-depth analysis of some of the latest developments in local and international – in audio form.
Presented by Rosie Charalambous, this week
- 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
The Cyprus News Digest, in collaboration with the Cyprus Mail, brings you an in-depth analysis of some of the latest developments in local and international – in audio form.
Presented by Rosie Charalambous, this week
- Following the demolition of protected, listed buildings by the Archbishopric, and the authorities' neglect in enforcing the law, MPs discuss changes to existing legislation
- We hear the shocking facts about food waste and its impact on climate change
The Cyprus News Digest, in collaboration with the Cyprus Mail, brings you an in-depth analysis of some of the latest developments in local and international – in audio form.
Presented by Rosie Charalambous, this week
- Citizens are still reeling from the police violence at last week's protest against government corruption; a freedom of information act comes into force
- Could the social welfare service have prevented the tragic murders in Tseri?
The Cyprus News Digest, in collaboration with the Cyprus Mail, brings you an in-depth analysis of some of the latest developments in local and international – in audio form.
Presented by Rosie Charalambous, this week
- 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?
The Cyprus News Digest, in collaboration with the Cyprus Mail, brings you an in-depth analysis of some of the latest developments in local and international – in audio form.
Presented by Rosie Charalambous, this week
- 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.
The Cyprus News Digest, in collaboration with the Cyprus Mail, brings you an in-depth analysis of some of the latest developments in local and international – in audio form.
Presented by Rosie Charalambous, this week
- 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.
The Cyprus News Digest, in collaboration with the Cyprus Mail, brings you an in-depth analysis of some of the latest developments in local and international – in audio form.
Presented by Rosie Charalambous, this week
- You can't plant trees, but you can go hunting: 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
The Cyprus News Digest, in collaboration with the Cyprus Mail, brings you an in-depth analysis of some of the latest developments in local and international – in audio form.
Presented by Rosie Charalambous, this week
- 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
- Ministry of Health is rolling out Covid vaccinations across the island
The Cyprus News Digest, in collaboration with the Cyprus Mail, brings you an in-depth analysis of some of the latest developments in local and international – in audio form.
Presented by Rosie Charalambous, this week
- Parliament reduces the penalties for poaching and illegal bird trapping
- Efforts continue to cull the invasive lion fish which is now rampant in the Eastern Mediterranean
The Cyprus News Digest, in collaboration with the Cyprus Mail, brings you an in-depth analysis of some of the latest developments in local and international – in audio form.
Presented by Rosie Charalambous, this week
- 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.
The Cyprus News Digest, in collaboration with the Cyprus Mail, brings you an in-depth analysis of some of the latest developments in local and international – in audio form.
Presented by Rosie Charalambous, this week
- 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.
The Cyprus News Digest, in collaboration with the Cyprus Mail, brings you an in-depth analysis of some of the latest developments in local and international – in audio form.
Presented by Rosie Charalambous, this week :
- The Swedish Embassy throws a lifeline to the Home For Cooperation
- We hear from international panellists at the Economist's 16th Cyprus Summit.
The Cyprus News Digest, in collaboration with the Cyprus Mail, brings you an in-depth analysis of some of the latest developments in local and international – in audio form.
Presented by Rosie Charalambous, this week
- Is annexation on the cards for northern Cyprus?
- Emotions are running high after Tayiip Erdogan's visit
- University of Cyprus is looking for volunteers for a new study into Covid-19 antibodies
Erdogan's picnic and the legal ramifications
The Cyprus News Digest, in collaboration with the Cyprus Mail, brings you an in-depth analysis of some of the latest developments in local and international – in audio form.
Presented by Rosie Charalambous, this week
- As Tayiip Erdogan makes plans to picnic on the beach in fenced-off Varosha, we discuss the legal implications of infringing the buffer zone
- Activists from the End Corruption platform vow to continue their protests demanding concrete action from the government
The Cyprus News Digest, in collaboration with the Cyprus Mail, brings you an in-depth analysis of some of the latest developments in local and international – in audio form.
Presented by Rosie Charalambous, this week
- 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
The Cyprus News Digest, in collaboration with the Cyprus Mail, brings you an in-depth analysis of some of the latest developments in local and international – in audio form.
Presented by Rosie Charalambous, this week
- 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?
The Cyprus News Digest, in collaboration with the Cyprus Mail, brings you an in-depth analysis of some of the latest developments in local and international – in audio form.
Presented by Rosie Charalambous, this week
- The University of Cyprus is mapping changes in the Arctic Ocean
- We ask how can you tell when someone is being less than honest
- The art of deception and how to spot it.
The Cyprus News Digest, in collaboration with the Cyprus Mail, brings you an in-depth analysis of some of the latest developments in local and international – in audio form.
Presented by Rosie Charalambous, this week
- Traffic cameras should be up and running early next year
- The Transport Minister discusses road safety, public transport and his ministry's priorities
The Cyprus News Digest, in collaboration with the Cyprus Mail, brings you an in-depth analysis of some of the latest developments in local and international – in audio form.
Presented by Rosie Charalambous, this week
- 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,
- The Cyprus Forum next weekend aims to influence policy makers on reform
The Cyprus News Digest, in collaboration with the Cyprus Mail, brings you an in-depth analysis of some of the latest developments in local and international – in audio form.
Presented by Rosie Charalambous, this week
- 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.
The Cyprus News Digest, in collaboration with the Cyprus Mail, brings you an in-depth analysis of some of the latest developments in local and international – in audio form.
Presented by Rosie Charalambous, this week
- 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
The Cyprus News Digest, in collaboration with the Cyprus Mail, brings you an in-depth analysis of some of the latest developments in local and international – in audio form.
Presented by Rosie Charalambous, this week
- Some of Cyprus' most endangered species are falling foul of our renewable energy sources
- a month of culture starts tomorrow with the Kypria Festival
The Cyprus News Digest, in collaboration with the Cyprus Mail, brings you an in-depth analysis of some of the latest developments in local and international – in audio form.
Presented by Rosie Charalambous, this week
- Is there more than meets the eye behind the plans to shut down slum dwellings in Nicosia's old city
- With no coordinated housing policy in place - what will happen to the people evicted ?
The Cyprus News Digest, in collaboration with the Cyprus Mail, brings you an in-depth analysis of some of the latest developments in local and international – in audio form.
Presented by Rosie Charalambous, this week
- We discuss the appalling treatment of some migrant workers in Cyprus
- We find out how the environment could be a catalyst for peace-building on the island.
The Cyprus News Digest, in collaboration with the Cyprus Mail, brings you an in-depth analysis of some of the latest developments in local and international – in audio form.
Presented by Rosie Charalambous, this week
- We look in-depth at the challenges facing one of Cyprus' most important sectors: shipping
- As she heads back to the Netherlands after 4 years on the island, the Dutch Ambassador looks back over her time in Cyprus
The Cyprus News Digest, in collaboration with the Cyprus Mail, brings you an in-depth analysis of some of the latest developments in local and international – in audio form.
Presented by Rosie Charalambous, this week:
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.
Presented by Rosie Charalambous, this week
- as one area of the capital's new infrastructure is completed, Nicosia's Mayor prepares for the revamp of its central avenue
- the head of the Forest Department discusses tree felling and the law
The Cyprus News Digest, in collaboration with the Cyprus Mail, brings you an in-depth analysis of some of the latest developments in local and international – in audio form.
Presented by Rosie Charalambous, this week
- 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
The Cyprus News Digest, in collaboration with the Cyprus Mail, brings you an in-depth analysis of some of the latest developments in local and international – in audio form.
Presented by Rosie Charalambous, this week
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
Electoral reform is shelved again; the UNHCR highlights the plight of asylum seekers in Cyprus; the EU Commission explains its Climate Pact
The Cyprus News Digest, in collaboration with the Cyprus Mail, brings you an in-depth analysis of some of the latest developments in local and international – in audio form.
Presented by Rosie Charalambous, this week
- 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?
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
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
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- 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
- 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
- Regulations are to be tightened with regard to the sale of pets.
- It's International Thalassaemia Day
- Air pollution has dropped dramatically during the lockdown
- Celebrate Europe Day online
- Should a 16-storey tower block be built in the classical, colonial heart of Nicosia?
The Cyprus News Digest, in collaboration with the Cyprus Mail, brings you an in-depth analysis of some of the latest developments in local and international – in audio form.
Presented by Rosie Charalambous, this week
- 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
Presented by Rosie Charalambous, this week:
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
The Cyprus News Digest, in collaboration with the Cyprus Mail, brings you an in-depth analysis of some of the latest developments in local and international – in audio form.
This week
- 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
Rosie Charalambous
The Cyprus News Digest, in collaboration with the Cyprus Mail, brings you an in-depth analysis of some of the latest developments in local and international – in audio form.
CND 10/04/2020: 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
The Cyprus News Digest, in collaboration with the Cyprus Mail, brings you an in-depth analysis of some of the latest developments in local and international – in audio form.
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
The Cyprus News Digest, in collaboration with the Cyprus Mail, brings you an in-depth analysis of some of the latest developments in local and international – in audio form.
Presented by Rosie Charalambous, this week:
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- 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 * A call goes out for blood donors – you are allowed to go out for this
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