The Cyprus News Digest

Rosie Charalambous

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.

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Cyprus News Digest 8th September 2023

In the wake of vicious attacks on immigrants in Paphos and Limassol last week, we discuss the rise of fascism in Cyprus, and the apparent tolerance of it by the government and police.

Sep 08, 2023•29 min

Cyprus News Digest 1st September 2023

A new park-and-ride scheme comes into force next week that aims to cut traffic congestion and air pollution in Nicosia; the Committee for Missing Persons can become a Truth Commission to bring closure for grieving relatives - but how will it work?

Sep 01, 2023•31 min

Cyprus News Digest 18th August 2023

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

Aug 18, 2023•30 min

Cyprus News Digest 11th August 2023

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

Aug 10, 2023•30 min

Cyprus News Digest 4th August 2023

It's the wildfire season in Cyprus - there are heavy penalties for those starting fires, and there is a serious lack of lifeguards on our beaches

Aug 04, 2023•30 min

Cyprus News Digest 28th July 2023

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

Jul 27, 2023•32 min

Cyprus News Digest 21st July 2023

The Minister of Transport outlines his plans to improve public transport; the House legal affairs committee prepares a bill to cover gaps in legislation for revenge porn

Jul 20, 2023•31 min

Cyprus News Digest 14th July 2023

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

Jul 13, 2023•31 min

Cyprus News Digest 30th June 2023

As Brussels prepares to vote on a bill for the Restoration of Nature, Cypriot farmers block the streets of Nicosia protesting the plans to reduce pesticide use; the House Ethics Committee debates requiring capital statements from senior civil servants

Jun 29, 2023•30 min

Cyprus News Digest 23rd June 2023

New plans have been announced for our energy sector - but are they feasible and will they work? A lot of questions remain unanswered. An event tonight will be 'Building Bridges' in the buffer zone

Jun 22, 2023•31 min

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