The Cyprus News Digest
News & Politics Podcasts
A hard-hitting look at events making the news in Cyprus and around the world with one of Cyprus' leading English language broadcast journalists, Rosie Charalambous.
Location:
United States
Genres:
News & Politics Podcasts
Description:
A hard-hitting look at events making the news in Cyprus and around the world with one of Cyprus' leading English language broadcast journalists, Rosie Charalambous.
Language:
English
Website:
http://www.cyprus-mail.com
Episodes
Cyprus News Digest 26th April 2024
4/26/2024
The Education Minister promises reforms and the introduction of critical thinking in our schools; the Fire Service gears up for the wildfire season; the Interior Ministry is investigating fraudulent voter registrations.
Duration:00:29:44
Cyprus News Digest 19th April 2024
4/19/2024
A bee park opens outside Nicosia; Cypriot winemakers showcase their products; young people compete at the SCyence Fair; Systema Cyprus teams up with young french musicians for Melange Musical.
Duration:00:30:10
Cyprus News Digest 12th April 2024
4/12/2024
The government mulls charging for the park and ride scheme; large numbers of jellyfish are lurking off the south coast; demonstrators vent their anger at President Christodoulides' lacklustre response to Israel's continued atrocities in Gaza.
Duration:00:33:37
Cyprus News Digest 5th April 2024
4/4/2024
Israel denies deliberately targeting aid workers in Gaza, while reactions to the assassination elicit differing responses; 'All you need to know about photovoltaics': a public lecture at the University of Cyprus and there's more illegal building by the Church.
Duration:00:30:27
Cyprus News Digest 29th March 2024
3/29/2024
With Easter approaching, the police warn about the dangers of firecrackers; the EAC is investigating illegal installations of photovoltaics; beware of processionary caterpillars - they can kill a dog.
Duration:00:32:04
Cyprus News Digest 22nd March 2024
3/22/2024
Can Cyprus achieve carbon neutrality by 2050? A huge 'toe-biter' water bug is found on the island for the first time; 'Women Walk and Talk' this weekend.
Duration:00:30:22
Cyprus News Digest 15th March 2024
3/15/2024
The much-touted aid ship finally left Larnaca for Gaza this week; the CEO and Chairman of Shriners Hospitals outline their work around the world; a new law will oblige EU countries to assess the health of all soils in their territory - and they will have to clean up those that are below par.
Duration:00:30:41
Cyprus News Digest 8th March 2024
3/8/2024
Shriners doctors are treating children with orthopaedic problems in Cyprus; chickens saved from slaughter are replenishing our degraded soil; British expats will see their pensions taxed at UK rates next year.
Duration:00:30:45
Cyprus News Digest 1st March 2024
3/1/2024
Medieval graffiti sheds light on our history; a bicommunal survey looks at how the news we consume shapes our opinions; the Goethe Institute is back with a series of special events.
Duration:00:29:54
Cyprus News Digest 23rd February 2024
2/23/2024
Cyprus' new Commissioner for the Environment outlines her priorities; and young women are invited to be an 'Ambassador for a Day'.
Duration:00:30:29
Cyprus News Digest 16th February 2024
2/16/2024
We absorb them every day, but Endocrine Disrupting Chemicals (EDCs) can seriously affect our health: you're invited to sign a petition calling on the authorities to implement a strategic plan to control EDCs; water bills are set to rise - we get the details.
Duration:00:30:58
Cyprus News Digest 9th February 2024
2/9/2024
MPs question the low prosecution rate of police officers accused of gender violence; Cyprus' job seekers database is years out of date; Limassol prepares to host the Palestinian Independent Film Festival.
Duration:00:30:34
Cyprus News Digest 2nd February 2024
2/2/2024
We hear about a project that cares for the vulnerable and homeless; British ex-pats should register to vote in upcoming UK elections; health-giving plants grow all over Cyprus: we go foraging.
Duration:00:30:22
Cyprus News Digest 26th January 2024
1/26/2024
Cases of domestic violence have risen in the last few years: we hear how SPAVO - the Association for the Prevention and Handling of Violence in the Family - is dealing with the increase. The EU launches a Strategic Dialogue on the Future of Agriculture.
Duration:00:30:11
Cyprus News Digest 19th January 2024
1/18/2024
We hear about the appalling conditions during the on-going tragedy in Gaza from a co-ordinator for Medecins Sans Frontieres who recently returned from a mission there.
Duration:00:29:09
Cyprus News Digest 8th December 2023
12/8/2023
Following three bus fires in the last few months the Transport Ministry removes school buses from circulation, leaving thousands of pupils stranded; a Peace March in Nicosia sees a huge turnout calling for a ceasefire in Gaza; there’s been a sizeable increase in domestic violence in Cyprus
Duration:00:30:08
Cyprus News Digest 1st December 2023
11/30/2023
Maritime and Space organisations in Cyprus sign an MOU; who's pulling whose leg as regards infringements of the Akamas Plan? The forest department wants you to buy a Christmas tree in a pot so that you can use it again in the coming years.
Duration:00:31:16
Cyprus News Digest 24th November 2023
11/24/2023
The authorities say they will crack down on crime organised in our prison; Tree Week starts on Sunday; Systema Cyprus invite you to enjoy A Crescendo of Dreams, and November 29th is International Day of Solidarity with Palestinian People.
Duration:00:29:39
Cyprus News Digest 17th November 2023
11/17/2023
A new group "United for Palestine" takes action in Nicosia; a survey into bullying in our schools finds that non Greek Cypriots are more likely to be victims, and 12.7% of Cyprus' population is diabetic.
Duration:00:30:12
Cyprus News Digest 10th November 2023
11/9/2023
How do Palestinians in Cyprus keep abreast of the well-being of their loved ones in Gaza? We talk to the Embassy of Palestine about the difficulties it faces as the slaughter continues; an art competition is launched to mark International Day of Human Rights; Birdlife Cyprus celebrates its 20th birthday
Duration:00:29:57