Cele mai bune Cyprus podcast-uri (2025)

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January 17 Daily News Briefing 3:04

13h ago3:04

3:04

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 30:39

1d ago30:39

30:39

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.De către Rosie Charalambous

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NEW! Primary Source XXXV: The Travels of Jacques Le Saige 1:48

3d ago1:48

1:48

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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Benefits of living and holidaying in Cyprus 23:02

6d ago23:02

23:02

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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The Year In Review One 33:55

12d ago33:55

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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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January 16 Daily News Briefing 3:33

1d ago3:33

3:33

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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January 15 Daily News Briefing 5:13

3d ago5:13

5:13

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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January 14 Daily News Briefing 5:50

4d ago5:50

5:50

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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January 13 Daily News Briefing 5:19

5d ago5:19

5:19

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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January 10 Daily News Briefing 5:13

8d ago5:13

5:13

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 31:16

8d ago31:16

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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.De către Rosie Charalambous

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January 9 Daily News Briefing 5:00

9d ago5:00

5:00

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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January 8 Daily News Briefing 5:17

10d ago5:17

5:17

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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January 7 Daily News Briefing 5:52

11d ago5:52

5:52

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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Moving to Cyprus as an Expat 17:33

13d ago17:33

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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…

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January 2 Daily News Briefing 2:50

15d ago2:50

2:50

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 47:06

16d ago47:06

47:06

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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December 31 Daily News Briefing 5:04

18d ago5:04

5:04

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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December 30 Daily News Briefing 3:15

19d ago3:15

3:15

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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December 27 Daily News Briefing 5:02

22d ago5:02

5:02

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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December 24 Daily News Briefing 4:57

25d ago4:57

4:57

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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December 23 Daily News Briefing 7:10

26d ago7:10

7:10

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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The Chartered Surveyor One 25:17

26d ago25:17

25:17

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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December 20 Daily News Briefing 5:50

29d ago5:50

5:50

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 29:42

29d ago29:42

29:42

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.De către Rosie Charalambous

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December 19 Daily News Briefing 3:08

30d ago3:08

3:08

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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December 17 Daily News Briefing 3:37

1M ago3:37

3:37

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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16 December Daily News Briefing 5:07

1M ago5:07

5:07

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 3:20

1M ago3:20

3:20

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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13 December Daily News Briefing 6:26

1M ago6:26

6:26

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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12 December Daily News Briefing 6:41

1M ago6:41

6:41

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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11 December Daily News Briefing 5:17

1M ago5:17

5:17

In today’s episode, the UK and Cyprus have turned a page in their relationship, President Nikos Christodoulides said on Tuesday after welcoming British Prime Minister Keir Starmer at the presidential palace. Elsewhere, the UK will support Cyprus in establishing a new National Sanctions Implementation Unit to crack down on illicit Russian finance fl…

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BONUS! Amathus with Thierry Petit 30:08

1M ago30:08

30:08

Merry Christmas! Enjoy this bonus episode! Amathus is a peculiar place. It's one of the few archaeological sites that has a relatively recent founding (i.e., the Iron Age). It boasts some peculiar customs and archaeological finds (e.g., Hathor capitals) and it is home to the famous Amathusian Bilingual (an epigraphic find that attests Cyprus' myste…

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10 December Daily News Briefing 5:21

1M ago5:21

5:21

In today’s episode, the developments in Syria, security, migration and the Cyprus problem will be among the key topics of discussion during UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s visit to the island on Tuesday. Elsewhere, some Syrian nationals in Cyprus are eyeing a return to their home country, Deputy Minister for Migration Nicholas Ioannides said on Mo…

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9 December Daily News Briefing 5:07

1M ago5:07

5:07

In today’s episode, British Prime Minister Keir Starmer will pay an official visit to Cyprus tomorrow, the first such visit since 1971. Elsewhere, peaceful rallies were held by Syrians in Cyprus on Sunday after rebels announced the seizure of Damascus and the toppling of President Assad. Also, on November 30 total tourist arrivals to the island sur…

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The Hot Potato One 22:00

1M ago22:00

22:00

Roger and Sara chat about the latest North Cyprus news, the cost of potatoes and being careful about meeting Roger in a bar!!

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December 7 Daily News Briefing 4:06

1M ago4:06

4:06

In today’s episode, Cyprus is turning to the west to renew its air defence systems. Meanwhile, the widow of Cypriot businessman Halil Falyali, who was assassinated in 2022, was one of 250 people indicted in Turkey following a large-scale investigation into money laundering and illegal gambling. Elsewhere, the Larnaca municipality announced its inte…

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Cyprus News Digest 6th December 2024 30:07

1M ago30:07

30:07

We quiz the Transport Minister about delayed and cancelled government contracts: he says the Paphos-Polis highway will be delivered in 3 years' time; experts from Sweden brief Cypriot hoteliers on sustainable practices in the tourism industry.De către Rosie Charalambous

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December 5 Daily News Briefing 3:40

1M ago3:40

3:40

In today’s episode, Cyprus' National Guard is "on alert because the region is in a state of constant, prolonged instability". Meanwhile, two companies were fined €22,000 after a man fell to his death at a construction site. Elsewhere, unexploded mortar shells which were found on the grounds of what will soon be Turkish Cypriot leader Ersin Tatar's …

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December 4 Daily News Briefing 4:08

1M ago4:08

4:08

In today’s episode, people convicted for minor drug offences will be able to apply for a professional driver’s licence after a few years if an amendment to the law passes, which MPs hope will address the shortage of bus drivers. Elsewhere, HIV diagnoses fell by 26 per cent in 2023 in Cyprus, Health Minister Michalis Damianos said. Also, MPs will ne…

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33. Engineers, Envoys & Explorers: Cyprus & Alexander the Great with Andreas Parpas 53:52

2M ago53:52

53:52

Prior to recording this episode, I had never put any real thought into Cyprus' role in Alexander the Great's campaigns. Afterall, Cyprus is rarely (if ever) mentioned when discussing Alexander's conquests. And yet I was floored to learn not only of its significant naval contributions but just how often Alexander himself recognized the superiority o…

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December 2 Daily News Briefing 4:27

2M ago4:27

4:27

In today’s episode, European Commissioner for Fisheries and Oceans Costas Kadis stressed the importance of his role on his first day in office. Meanwhile, trade unions approved a deal put forward by Labour Minister Yiannis Panayiotou to bring to an end almost a month’s worth of strikes in the concrete sector. Elsewhere, Health Minister Michael Dami…

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29 November Daily News Briefing 5:28

2M ago5:28

5:28

In today’s episode, Cyprus is preparing for potential NATO membership if Turkey lifts its objections, President Nikos Christodoulides said on Thursday. He confirmed advanced discussions with the US on utilising NATO-related opportunities and with the EU regarding naval base upgrades, signaling significant developments in the country’s defence and s…

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Cyprus News Digest 29th November 2024 31:22

2M ago31:22

31:22

We talk to the Deputy Commissioner General for the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA) about the catastrophic situation in Gaza.De către Rosie Charalambous

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November 28 Daily News Briefing 3:25

2M ago3:25

3:25

In today’s episode, Cyprus and Greece reaffirmed their commitment to "institutionalise intergovernmental summits". Meanwhile, President Nikos Christodoulides said Greece and Cyprus are "strong supporters" of "upgrading" the European Union's relations with Jordan. Elsewhere, the police warned of the arrival of "dangerous" Polish football fans arrivi…

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November 27 Daily News Briefing 5:12

2M ago5:12

5:12

In today’s episode, doctors working at state hospitals started a two-day strike on Tuesday morning as a dispute over performance-based bonuses paid by the state health services Okypy rolls on. Elsewhere, despite the rainfall so far during November already reaching 150 per cent of the average for the month, the island’s reservoirs remain largely emp…

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November 26 Daily News Briefing 3:36

2M ago3:36

3:36

In today’s episode, doctors working at state hospitals went on strike. Meanwhile, Cypriot MEP Loucas Fourlas launched a scathing attack on the European Union's "hypocrisy" on the Cyprus problem. Elsewhere, Eurobank is set to raise its stake in Hellenic Bank to 93.47 per cent. All this and more in the Cyprus Beat briefing brought to you by the Cypru…

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November 25 Daily News Briefing 4:43

2M ago4:43

4:43

In today’s episode, a yellow weather warning for strong winds in Cyprus on Sunday saw chaos ensure around the island. Sticking with the weather, the first snowfall of the winter was recorded on Sunday in Troodos, and down as far as Prodromos. Elsewhere, a 10-day old seal, one of the rarest animals in Europe, was rescued off the coast of Cyprus, the…

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The Metal Mickey One 21:57

2M ago21:57

21:57

Darren Stout moved from supporting his beloved Gillingham football club to North Cyprus to support his author wife Kerry-Lee (listen to The After Luke One). Roger met Darren in a bar and got chatting about how life has been for them both after a year in the TRNC.

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November 22 Daily News Briefing 4:57

2M ago4:57

4:57

In today's episode, at the Economist summit in Nicosia, President Nikos Christodoulides and Foreign Minister Constantinos Kombos stressed the EU's diminishing role in addressing global crises, such as those in Ukraine and the Middle East. Meanwhile, the Cyprus tax department has warned 19 football clubs to adhere to their tax repayment obligations …

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