Cyprus Beat

In today’s episode, the European Court of Human Rights has awarded nearly €60,000 in damages and legal costs to the family of a Greek Cypriot killed during the Turkish invasion. In other news, a massive oil slick which had been expected to hit Cape Apostolos Andreas in the Karpasia peninsula is now heading back to Syria. This and much more in today’s briefing.

In today's episode, a massive oil slick which originated in Syria is expected to hit Cyprus’ eastern coast early this morning. In other news, President Nicos Anastasiades yesterday bestowed Cyprus' highest order of merit to Robert Menendez, chairman of the US Senate Foreign Relations Committee, and the shock over the 38 per cent hike in electricity prices compared to last August is still sparking...

In today's episode, the body of a missing diver was found off Larnaca airport following an intense search operation. In other news, state health services organisation Okypy has found itself in trouble with the health minister, a new policy of increased and more detailed checks on Greek Cypriots at crossing points with the north, Cypriot Paralympic medalist Carolina Pelendritou takes third place at...

In today’s episode, we hear that Cyprus remains on the UK’s amber coronavirus list, consumers face a 38 per cent higher electricity bill and the busy work of ambulance drivers during the pandemic. There’s also the civil weddings in Peyia and 21-year-old who was rescued from a ship after being electrocuted.

In today's episode, we take a look at the controversial decision taken by the University of Technology to allow only vaccinated and recently recovered students on campus for the new semester. We also discuss Covid-19 booster shots and President Anastasiades' decision to revoke Turkish Cypriot leader Ersin Tatar's Cypriot passport.

In today's episode, we hear more about the revoking of Cyprus Republic passports of 14 Turkish Cypriots, including comments by Turkish Cypriot leader Ersin Tatar. In Covid-related news, the Government is edging towards meeting its target of giving a first dose of the vaccine to 80 percent of the population by the end of the month. We also take a look at a political project by a young local artist,...

In today's episode, we hear from government spokesman, Marios Pelekanos in regard to the revoking of Cyprus Republic passports of 14 Turkish Cypriots, including Turkish Cypriot leader Ersin Tatar. In Covid-related news, police have charged four people in connection with a fake post on social media, and the hunting season kicks off with fines of over €10,000 issued against three hunters alone.

In today's episode, President Nicos Anastasiades is set to chair an important meeting of the cabinet at the presidential summer residence with a host of issues up for discussion. We take a look at all the developments regarding the Covid-19 pandemic in Cyprus, including the looming humanitarian crisis after the Taliban’s lightning takeover of Afghanistan.

In today’s episode, we cover the future of tourism in Cyprus and the government’s issuance of EU Digital Covid Certificates to vaccinated Turkish Cypriots. There’s also the president’s response to comments made by former Turkish Cypriot leader Mustafa Akinci. All this and much more.

In today's episode, we take a look at all the developments regarding the Covid-19 pandemic in Cyprus, including the case of the Bishop of Morphou Neophytos, who tested positive on Wednesday. We also discuss the island's EU cohesion funds and the state of the water reservoirs.

In today’s episode, we bring you the latest Covid-19 updates and other measures related to the virus. We also take a look at the reintroduction of traffic cameras after 15 years of technical and legal setbacks as well as new regulations in light of the upcoming hunting season. All this and much more in today's briefing.

In today’s episode, we bring you the latest Covid-19 updates and other health-related news. Aglandjia municipality’s pioneering pay-as-you-throw scheme sees a massive 40 per cent reduction in unrecycled waste; a meeting at the justice ministry regarding the changing of procedures over the execution of police search warrants, and much more.

In today's episode, we hear from industry professionals how most Cypriots are choosing to 'staycation' this summer, with the district of Paphos being the preferred location. In other news, Labour Minister Zeta Emilianidou has issued a decree increasing the number of sectors in which third country students can work part-time. A man has been remanded for eight days after authorities discovered canna...

In today's episode, we discuss the return of the Cypriot firefighting mission from its efforts in Greece and the strike at the Limassol port. Meanwhile, conservationists are calling for a comprehensive policy for the safe movement of visitors within the Akamas national forest. All this and more in today's episode.

In today's episode, we take a look at the gruesome details of a murder in Yeri that took place after an argument between neighbours. We also discuss Covid-19 hospitalisations in the island and the aftermath of a documentary aired by Al Jazeera linking Cyprus to dodgy football deals in the UK. All this and more in today's episode.

In today’s episode, we take a look at the government’s denial of a minister assisting a foreign national to obtain a Cypriot passport, as alleged in a new expose by the al Jazeera media network. In other news, the nameplate of Demetris Christofias avenue in memory of the former president has been vandalised. All this and much more in today’s news briefing.

In today’s episode, the Cyprus Medical Association and the attorney-general look into possible measures that could be put in place to prevent unethical behaviour, such as the issuing of fake vaccination cards by doctors. In other news, the fallout from Al Jazeera’s revelations, which led to the government ending Cyprus passport scheme, rumbles on. All this and much more in today’s news briefing.

In today's episode, we hear about the various memorial services held across the island with ceremonies for the killings of two men during anti-occupation demonstrations in August 1996, and the deaths caused by the battles in the Tylliria region in August 1964. We also report on a fatal buggy accident in the Akamas area, resulting in the death of a 59-year-old man from France, and we also bring you...

In today’s episode we take a look at the announcement of the opening of an additional ICU ward at the Nicosia general hospital, which is expected to relieve some of the current strain on resources. We also take a look at the surge in the number of third-country nationals attempting to travel to the EU with forged documents. All this and much more in today’s news briefing.

In today's episode, you'll hear of the Cypriot firefighters aiding efforts in Greece. An epidemiologist has also offered his analysis on the Covid-19 situation, while more incentives to get vaccinated are now on offer. Meanwhile, the Bishop of Morphou's case for violating Covid-19 decrees has been adjourned. 

In today's episode, we hear the complaints from some in the tourism industry over the need for unvaccinated tourists to take a Covid test on the seventh day after their arrival. There's also the rapid test situation, the latest from the Sigma TV attacks, an update on the heatwave and much more. 

In today’s episode, we bring you the latest Covid-19 updates and other health-related news. There’s little end in sight to the ongoing heatwave with temperatures set to hit 43C inland today.

In today’s episode, we bring you the latest Covid-19 news, Olympic achievements, and the launch of Ayia Napa's Museum of Underwater Sculpture, which aims to put the island on the world diving map.

In today's episode, we bring the latest on the expected updates to the SafePass policy. There's also the latest on the vaccine uptake, a stabbing attack in Nicosia and some good news for wildlife. All this and much more.

In today's episode, we bring you the news that England is set to scrap quarantine for fully vaccinated visitors from Cyprus from next Monday. We also take a look at Varosha, a new vaccination policy and much more.