Cyprus Beat

In today’s episode, Varosha is once again our key news item as we look ahead to EU’s upcoming meeting. We also take a look at a €90m national action plan aimed to ease Cyprus into a less wasteful, eco-friendly circular economy. All this and much more in today’s briefing.

In today’s episode, Varosha remains the key news item as world powers condemn recent developments – with further statements expected soon. And while all eyes are on the ghost town, we also bring the latest Covid-19 news.

In today's episode, we take a look at the good and the bad for Cyprus at the Olympic Games. Cyclist Antri Christoforou has tested positive for coronavirus and will have to return to the island after a 10-day quarantine in a hotel in Tokyo. Meanwhile, Pavlos Kontides is currently in third overall place in the laser competition and remains in the race for the second Olympic medal of his career. In o...

In today’s episode, the rise of the Delta variant of the coronavirus in Cyprus and the developments on the Varosha situation during a UN Security Council meeting. Meanwhile, the Bishop of Morphou strikes again. All this and more in today’s episode.

In today’s episode, Varosha remains the key news item as world powers condemn recent developments – with further statements expected soon. And while all eyes are on the ghost town, we also bring the latest Covid-19 news and a brazen crime case in Limassol.

In today’s episode, we go in detail about the aftermath of the attack on Sigma TV station’s building in Nicosia on Sunday night. We also analyse Turkish President Tayyp Erdogan’s visit to the north and his plans regarding the fenced-off town of Varosha. All this and more in today’s episode.

In today’s episode, we analyse in detail the attack on the offices of media group Sigma on Sunday night, which was heavily condemned by President Nicos Anastasiades. We also discuss the possible plans for Varosha, due to be announce during Tayyip Erdogan’s visit to the north on Tuesday. All this and more in today’s episode.

In today's episode, we take a look at the government plans to impose stricter measures to curb the spread of Covid-19 among young people in Cyprus. We also discuss President Nicos Anastasiades' statements on Varosha and the decision by the US to downgrade the island as far as people trafficking is concerned. All this and more in today's episode.

In today’s episode we take a look at the current surge in coronavirus cases as well as the fate of Varosha after yesterday’s national council meeting. We also look back on yesterday’s release of two protected turtles into the sea. This and much more in today’s briefing.

In today’s episode we take a look at UK’s travel lift advice as well as the local increase in Covid-19 cases. We also take a closer look at a human trafficking case, along with a glance at the upcoming annual Summer Dance Festival in Limassol. All this and much more in the briefing.

In today's episode we take a look at the incentives offered to people in Cyprus to get vaccinated, included discounted stays at hotels. We also tell the horrific tale of a father who had to fight for two years to prove his daughter was murdered by her husband. All this and much more in the briefing.

In today's episode, we take a look at the rising Covid-19 hospitalisations in the island, President Nicos Anastasiades' message to the UN on the issue of Varosha, the funerals of the four workers who lost their lives in the fires last week, and much more. 

In today's episode, Agriculture Minister Costas Kadis tells MPs the response to last week's fire was adequate, while European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen praises Cyprus for its recovery and resilience plan. We will also take a look at a new and positive approach adopted at the Cyprus prison.

In today's episode, we cover the record 952 cases which were identified last night and plans from the tourism industry to increase vaccination rates amongst their staff. There's also the aid for the families of the four Egyptian men who died in the fires. Finally, there's a fraudster with €100 notes. All this and much more.

In today’s episode we take a look at President Anastasiades’ crucial meeting on the issue of the fenced-off area of Famagusta, as well as some of the aftermath of last weekend’s fire. We also hear the short story about one of the survivors of the fire whose life was saved by his dog. All this and much more in today’s news briefing.

In today’s episode, we focus on the continued fallout from the devastating fires which over the weekend ravaged ten communities and 55 square kilometers. We also cover the latest coronavirus news, vaccination inducements and travel.

In today's episode, more details on the devastating fire that burnt over 55 square kilometres of land and forests in the Limassol and Larnaca districts. We also feature Akel's newly elected leader Stephanos Stephanou and the incentives which the government hopes will push more young people to get vaccinated.

In today's episode, we hear that the island is at a "critical juncture" in the pandemic amid a continuous rise in cases, while a major announcement is due today on the incentives for the vaccinated. Other items include Varosha, a supreme court decision and the weekend's expected temperatures.

In today's episode, we take a look at the EU Digital Covid Certificate - a tool to reopen travel within the EU - which officially launches on July 1. We cover the continued spike in coronavirus cases, the future of Varosha and much more.

In today’s episode, we take a look at some of the impacts of the pandemic on tourism and education, as well as Friday’s upcoming cabinet meeting. We also take a look at Larnaca tourism Boards’ Honey Road initiative that aims to support tourism development and revitalise life in the countryside. All this and much more in today’s briefing.

In today's episode, the government maintains the pressure on young people to get vaccinated as the number of positive Covid-19 cases rises. We also take a look at the plight of those people who lost their belongings in the Tala fire.

In today's episode, the government assessment of the damages created by a large fire in the Paphos district, the rising number of coronavirus cases in the country, the issues faced by boat owners in the Latchi harbour and much more.

In today's episode, Cyprus receives a blow from the UK as it remains on the amber list of safe countries for travel, the worrying spike of the Delta variant, a strike announced by doctors working at the Athalassa psychiatric hospital in Nicosia and much more.

In today’s episode, we take a look at the surge in coronavirus cases which has alarmed the government’s advisors. We also feature an Instagram hotspot in Paphos, the cost of living in Cyprus and much more.

In today’s episode, we take a look at President Anastasiades' appointment of two new ministers. Aiming at finding some common ground for further talks on the Cyprus Problem, we also take a look at UN special envoy Jane Holl Lute’s visit to the island yesterday. All this and much more in today’s briefing.