Cyprus Daily News Briefing
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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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Talking all things North Cyprus with people who live, work, visit and love the place. Hoping to open peoples’ eyes to this forgotten corner of Cyprus.
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Are you thinking of relocating to Cyprus? This podcast explores all aspects of living and working in Cyprus from the perspective of Mr Paul who has lived there for many years. It includes episodes on finding accommodation, cost of living, driving in Cyprus and much much more!
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Welcome to the History of Cyprus Podcast. Follow us on Instagram and support the show on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/TheHistoryofCyprusPodcast https://instagram.com/thehistoryofcyprus I’d like to thank each and every participant (and every future guest) in this project as without their time and hard work in their respective fields of archaeology, linguistics, social and political history, this would not have been possible. Every month I will be releasing a new episode as it relates to C ...
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Alex Schleifer and Stef Evripidou scour newspapers, dark-alleys and the interwebs for the best and worst of what's happening in Cyprus.
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Our project https://cyprus-faq.com/en/ is a detailed database for those who want to move to Northern Cyprus. If you are thinking about moving and looking for information to help you adapt to your new place, read the current information on our website. We have created a free database specifically for those who are planning to relocate or have already moved to the island. Cyprus-FAQ provides answers to all relevant questions about relocation and daily life in North Cyprus.
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This podcast covers all things technology and engineering in Cyprus. The host, Andreas Lefkatis, talks with his guests about what’s trending in their field, innovative ways they’re using technology to make the island a prominent technology hub, and much more. Hopefully it inspires you to do the same! The episodes are available on all major podcast platforms and on our Youtube channel.
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CyprusScene.com supports and drives for the Recognition of the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus and demonstrates how the UN, EU, UK, and other interlocutors are maintaining the Cyprus Issue status quo and not giving international recognition and equality to the Turkish Republic Of Northern Cyprus.
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Interview with Rodrigo and Iago Cover art photo provided by Daniel Olah on Unsplash: https://unsplash.com/@danesduet
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Discover Northern Cyprus Real Estate is your go-to podcast for all things property in this Mediterranean haven. Dive into expert insights, market trends, and investment tips from the team behind https://northerncyprusforsale.com/ Whether you're a seasoned investor or just curious about the region's real estate potential, join us for captivating discussions, interviews with local experts, and a journey through Northern Cyprus's most sought-after properties. Unlock the secrets of this property ...
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In today’s episode, more than 1,500 cancer-related deaths and 4,000 new cases of the disease are reported in Cyprus every year, associations linked to the disease said on Tuesday, World Cancer Day. Elsewhere, the threats made to President Nikos Christodoulides over social media may have originated from somewhere in the north, reports said on Tuesda…
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From Rioja to relocation, Laura Özkerimler and her husband shut down their popular wine bar to set up a business helping expats with their immigration and residency. Laura tells us why they did this and how they managing their busy workload.
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*NEW EPISODE!* 35. Marks of Devotion or Desecration? Medieval Graffiti with Mia Trentin
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Graffiti is most often associated with vandalism today. The idea of entering a church to carve into a fresco or scratch an icon feels unthinkable. Yet, in Medieval Cyprus, graffiti was a common practice—one rooted in reverence and spiritual expression. Far from desecration, these markings, whether scripts, scratches, shapes, or symbols, carried apo…
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In this little episode of Cyprus Calling, we join Mr Paul for a chat about the cost of living in Cyprus. Listen out for our - Fact of the Week. Please Note: Information mentioned in this episode is for guidance only. Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/soundroll/higher License code: NIYBORQUVSURZOE8 Support the show Come …
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Cyprus News Digest 31st January 2025
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How is Cyprus dealing with the regional struggles in Palestine, Syria and Lebanon? There's an open discussion at the University of Cyprus next week; and we hear about a seminar on new tools to combat the trafficking of cultural property.بقلم Rosie Charalambous
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In today’s episode, the transport ministry issued two decrees on Monday regulating the recall of over 80,000 automobiles, with the priority being a total of 276 vehicles which are set to be immobilised immediately. Meanwhile, two men were on Monday handed prison sentences of 45,376 and a half years each in Turkey for operating a ponzi scheme which …
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In today’s episode, Transport Minister Alexis Vafeades confirmed that decrees for the recall of vehicles fitted with faulty Takata airbags will be issued on Monday. The airbags, which can explode in high heat or humidity, have been linked to fatalities, including two recent deaths in Cyprus. Elsewhere, President Christodoulides presented his vision…
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In today’s episode, a modern, digital Cyprus, which will be a model of transparency and accountability, socially sensitive and proud of its role in the region, is President Nikos Christodoulides’ vision for the year ahead presented on Wednesday. Elsewhere, Cyprus is rapidly running out of the antipsychotic drug Seroquel with the higher dosages espe…
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In today’s episode, Russian billionaire and former Chelsea Football Club owner Roman Abramovich avoided paying tax on his fleet of yachts through a scheme based in Cyprus. Meanwhile, the government insisted Paphos airport is safe after Israeli airlines suspended their operations in and out of it. Elsewhere, Turkish Cypriot chief negotiator Gunes On…
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In today’s episode, large sums of money and luxury cars were confiscated as part of a European clampdown on organised crime linked to money laundering in Cyprus. Meanwhile, the construction of a new crematorium in Paphos may not be complete until next year. Elsewhere, the north's 'finance minister' defended his 'ministry's' use of stolen vehicles f…
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In today’s episode, a demonstration was held in Nicosia’s central Eleftheria square over the train crash which killed 57 people between the Greek villages of Tempi and Evangelismos on the mainline between Athens and Thessaloniki. Elsewhere, a ceremony was heled in Limassol on Saturday to commemorate the 51st anniversary of the death of George Griva…
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In this little episode of Cyprus Calling, we join Mr Paul for a chat about the fact that you can move to Cyprus and the good and bad of living on the Island of love. Listen out for our - Fact of the Week. Please Note: Information mentioned in this episode is for guidance only. Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/soundroll…
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Cyprus News Digest 25th January 2025
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A spike in 'flu cases has seen dozens of children hospitalised - what symptoms should you look out for? Mavrokolympos dam breaks, leading to a major water loss; CSR Cyprus promotes sustainability and responsibility and its membership is growing - and even if your company is not a member you can enter their 'best practice' competition.…
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In today’s episode, five football clubs offered to pay a third of the tax debt they owe immediately. Meanwhile, the government is "on the right track" to be able to solve problems faced by Cyprus' "trapped buyers", interior ministry permanent secretary Elikkos Elia said. All this and more in the Cyprus Beat briefing brought to you by the Cyprus Mai…
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In today’s episode, the north’s energy supply may be in peril after a boat carrying fuel oil to power its power stations was seized by the Turkish authorities as part of a large-scale investigation into a corruption scandal. Elsewhere, the government insisted that it retain sole discretion in setting price caps for bottled water at designated point…
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In today’s episode, the potential loss of 1.3 million cubic metres of water from the Mavrokolympos dam near Paphos remains a real threat following a leak detected, the Agriculture Minister Maria Panayiotou minister said on Monday. The European Commission has welcomed discussions between President Nikos Christodoulides and Turkish Cypriot leader Ers…
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We catch up with Dean Lewis, an American living in the TRNC, to get his views on what a second Trump term might look like and how it could affect the TRNC.
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In today’s episode, Cyprus issued a Navtex on Sunday in relation to the start of drilling at the ‘Electra’ field, in bloc 5 of the Cypriot exclusive economic zone (EEZ). Elsewhere, President Nikos Christodoulides will have a meeting with Turkish Cypriot leader Ersin Tatar, and the Special Representative of the UN Secretary-General in Cyprus, Colin …
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Renting a property and buying a car in Cyprus
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In this little episode of Cyprus Calling, we join Mr Paul for a chat about the property market in Cyprus and buying a car. Listen out for our new feature - Fact of the Week. Please Note: Information mentioned in this episode is for guidance only. Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/soundroll/higher License code: NIYBORQUV…
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In today’s episode, the United States’ decision to allow the Republic of Cyprus to purchase military hardware directly is “a development of historic importance”, President Nikos Christodoulides said. Meanwhile, United Nations under-secretary-general for peacebuilding Rosemary DiCarlo will meet Turkish Cypriot leader Ersin Tatar on February 10, Tata…
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Cyprus News Digest 17th January 2025
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There's been an increase in reports about abuse of the elderly; United Cyprus is calling for more crossing points to be opened and Friends of the Earth have two upcoming workshops on climate change and biodiversity.بقلم Rosie Charalambous
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In today’s episode, Cyprus has been authorised to buy military hardware directly from the United States government. Meanwhile, President Nikos Christodoulides hailed the ceasefire agreement struck between the State of Israel and insurgent group Hamas in Gaza Elsewhere, Turkish Cypriot opposition party CTP leader Tufan Erhurman leads the way in the …
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Primary Source XXXV: The Travels of Jacques Le Saige
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Jacques Le Saige, a silk merchant from Douai, France, embarked on a journey to Jerusalem on March 19, 1518, visiting Cyprus from July to September of that year. In this episode, we hear of his visit to Saint Sophia in Nicosia, offering some of the earliest evidence of medieval "graffiti" -- in this case, marks left by visiting pilgrims. His own nam…
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In today’s episode, Labour Minister Yiannis Panayiotou has condemned the recent 5 per cent price increase announced by concrete manufacturers, describing it as unprecedented, unjustified, and driven by profiteering motives. Meanwhile, shamishi was named as the “worst-rated” Cypriot food by users of popular gastronomic tourism website Taste Atlas. A…
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In today’s episode, Justice Minister Marios Hartsiotis rejected accusations of a police cover-up in the death of a 24-year-old Pakistani national, calling the claims by political parties premature and unsubstantiated. Elsewhere, a Nicosia football club will be facing trial this week over the non-payment of €2.3 million in social insurance contribut…
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In today’s episode, an independent investigator has been appointed over the death of a 24-year-old Pakistani national, who was shot at by police, it was decided on Sunday. Elsewhere, the situation in public hospitals is manageable, Health Minister Michalis Damianos said on Sunday, amid hospital bed shortages resulting from a spike in the number of …
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Benefits of living and holidaying in Cyprus
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In this little episode of Cyprus Calling, we join Mr Paul for a chat about the benefits of living in Cyprus and how to save money on your Cypriot holiday. Listen out for our new feature - Fact of the Week. Please Note: Information mentioned in this episode is for guidance only. Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/soundrol…
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In today’s episode, hundreds of demonstrators on Thursday afternoon booed Israeli president Isaac Herzog and shouted “killer go home” as he departed the presidential palace in Nicosia after a meeting there with President Nikos Christodoulides. Elsewhere, expecting the Greek Cypriots to recognise the north as an independent country is “futile”, form…
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Cyprus News Digest 10th January 2025
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Invasive species are threatening Cyprus' citrus plantations, prickly pears and palm trees; the Environment department gives the go-ahead to a wind farm project that is subject to European Commission infringement proceedings.بقلم Rosie Charalambous
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In today’s episode, four police officers are to be suspended following the escape and subsequent capture of the Romanian who escaped while in custody at hospital. Elsewhere, President Nikos Christodoulides said Cyprus’ trilateral cooperation with Egypt and Greece has as one of its main objectives “the promotion of peace and stability in the region”…
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In today’s episode, the Greek state-owned asset management company Hellenic Republic Asset Development Fund (HRDAF) was on Tuesday awarded control of the Larnaca port. Elsewhere, a donkey found to have been shot multiple times by a hunter is in a “critical condition” after being taken in for treatment by the Tashkent nature park in the Kyrenia dist…
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In today’s episode, President Nikos Christodoulides reaffirmed his commitment to resuming talks on the Cyprus issue and expressed readiness to meet Turkish Cypriot leader Ersin Tatar. Speaking during Epiphany celebrations at Ayia Napa, he revealed preparations for an expanded Cyprus conference, potentially in March, though UN confirmation is pendin…
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Our good friend Eltan Halil, Editor in Chief of Cyprus Today, joins us to look back at the big stories that made the news in 2024 and what to look out for in 2025.
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In this little episode of Cyprus Calling, we join Mr Paul for a talk about moving to Cyprus, and how to emigrate to live in Cyprus as an Expat. Please Note: Information mentioned in this episode is for guidance only. Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/soundroll/higher License code: NIYBORQUVSURZOE8 Support the show Come …
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In today’s episode, January will be a "very busy period" with regard to the Cyprus problem, Turkish Cypriot leader Ersin Tatar said. Meanwhile, Paphos' "Vrysouthkia Kelpetri" winter swimmers' club took its first dip in the sea of the year on New Year's Day. All this and more in the Cyprus Beat briefing brought to you by the Cyprus Mail.…
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34. Hail Alexis, the Peasant King: The Cypriot Peasant Revolt with Chrysovalantis Kyriacou
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In 1426, if but for a short while, Cyprus had two kings. King Janus of Cyprus and the ill-fated "Peasant King," Alexis, crowned by the people. The Peasant Revolt is a little known event in Cyprus' history but it is believed to have been triggered by the Mamluk invasion, the capture of King Janus and the sack of Nicosia. After the Muslim withdrawal,…
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In today’s episode, while Jimmy Carter’s election as president of the United States in 1976 may have been a close-run contest, it was greeted with almost unanimous elation in Cyprus. Elsewhere, the United States may offer financial assistance to the Republic of Cyprus to upgrade the Andreas Papandreou air base in Paphos, President Nikos Christodoul…
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In today’s episode, President Nikos Christodoulides said some of his fiercest critics "have never accepted the Cypriot people's verdict in the 2023 presidential elections". Meanwhile, the Ierokipia municipality announced it is taking legal action against the Paphos district government and the consortium which operates the Paphos water treatment pla…
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In today’s episode, ExxonMobil’s drilling rig will start drilling in mid-January at the ‘Electra’ target, located in Block 5 of Cyprus’ Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ), for approximately one month, Energy Minister George Papanastasiou said on Thursday. Elsewhere, Pope Francis’ reference to the Cyprus problem in his Christmas message is “more proof” o…
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In today’s episode, under a deal signed Monday, the expansion of Cyprus’ two airports is slated to begin in the second quarter of 2025, aimed at growing passenger capacity to over 17 million from the current 12 million – a landmark step for the island’s economy and aviation prospects. Elsewhere, following a coordinated manhunt, police recaptured a …
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In today’s episode, a 52-year-old man is in critical condition at Nicosia General on Sunday after suffering severe burns from a fire in an abandoned house, the fire services said. Elsewhere, President Nikos Christodoulides said that the territorial integrity and sovereignty of Syria must be safeguarded, and hoped that countries like Turkey would no…
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Kate Taylor would love to spend all her time in the TRNC but can’t just at the moment. Hear what she loves about the place and how she can beat Roger at table tennis!
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In today’s episode, President Nikos Christodoulides on Friday called for a roadmap to shape Syria’s future following the overthrow of Bashar al-Assad. Speaking ahead of the European Council summit, he emphasized the need for a common EU approach alongside neighboring countries, highlighting Cyprus’ proximity to Syria. Elsewhere, HIV cases are risin…
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Cyprus News Digest 20th December 2024
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The issue of faulty and potentially dangerous airbags rumbles on; new rules issued by some government Ministers threaten transparency and press freedom; Sistema Cyprus teams up with its Greek counterpart for its last concert of the year.بقلم Rosie Charalambous
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In today’s episode, a number of gaps remain in Gesy, particularly in terms of preventative medicine and long-term care. Meanwhile, the Supreme Court rejected an appeal lodged by state pathologist Panicos Stavrianos against a Limassol district court ruling that conscript Thanasis Nicolaou had been strangled to death in 2005. Elsewhere, the state bud…
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In today’s episode, parliament approved a new law which will allow the transport minister to issue decrees to recall defective vehicles in light of recent issues with faulty airbags. Meanwhile, the police association said immediate and drastic measures must be taken to better equip the island's police force. All this and more in the Cyprus Beat bri…
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In today’s episode, the Republic of Cyprus must have a leading role regarding Syria and its future, particularly due to its geographic proximity to the country, President Nikos Christodoulides said on Sunday. Elsewhere, Volt has elected its new leadership during its in-house elections that put Andromachi Sophocleous and Panos Parras as the new part…
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Primary Source XXXIV: The Strambali Chronicle
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This month's Primary Source is based on the "Strambal(d)i Chronicle" written at the end of the 16th century by Diomede Strambali -- a native of Cyprus -- who by the end of the Ottoman conquest, had fled to Rome as a refugee and had his work commissioned in Italian. The Chronicle recounts one of the infamous revolts in Cyprus whereby a peasant king,…
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In today’s episode, a proposal to impose a 5% tax on bank profits, framed by Akel as a measure to aid vulnerable groups, was defeated in parliament on Thursday after a deadlocked vote of 25-25, with four abstentions. The bill, which Akel described as a “solidarity levy,” aimed to raise €100 million over two years to support housing and lending sche…
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In today’s episode, dealers are legally obligated to replace faulty Takata airbags free of charge, the director of the road transport department, Andreas Louka, said on Wednesday. Elsewhere, Disy and Akel on Wednesday were predictably on the opposite sides of the argument over the contentious ‘bank tax’ bill set to go to plenum on Thursday. Also, a…
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