Beste Cyprus podcaster (2024)

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November 21 Daily News Briefing 3:44

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In today’s episode, the law mandating that public officials including the attorney-general declare their income was declared legal by the Supreme Constitutional Court. Meanwhile, a proposal to install CCTV cameras in public spaces and on busy streets sparked intense debate in the House legal committee. Elsewhere, hundreds of flamingos have returned…

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Cyprus News Digest 15th November 2024 30:59

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Critically endangered griffon vultures are dying in Cyprus due to inaction by the authorities; a UCy project studies microplastics; the Mind Body Spirit festival takes place this weekend, and it's Italian Cuisine weekAv Rosie Charalambous

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NEW! Primary Source XXXIII: An Excerpt from the Anabasis of Alexander 3:02

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Arrian's "Anabasis of Alexander" provides us one of the most reliable accounts of Alexander the Great's campaigns -- including Alexander's Siege of Tyre. The siege, which took place in 332BC, relied heavily on Cypriot and Phoenician naval support and provided Alexander a foothold into the Persian Empire. In fact, Arrian speaks of relying on Cypriot…

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The 7 marathons in 7 days One 15:54

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It’s cool to run one marathon in a day but amazing to run 7 in 7 days. That’s what Kurt Duffield has done, raising money for Tulips cancer charity. We’ll hear from Kurt and also from Roger about how he feels being back in a BBC studio after 12 years!

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November 20 Daily News Briefing 3:04

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In today’s episode, hundreds of people attended the funeral of the three young men who died in a road traffic accident on Sunday. Meanwhile, 17 tonnes of humanitarian aid which arrived in Cyprus from Italy will be sent to Gaza as soon as possible through the Israeli port of Ashdod. All this and more in the Cyprus Beat briefing brought to you by the…

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November 19 Daily News Briefing 5:13

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In today’s episode, large gaps exist in safety awareness and drivers' "conscience", Transport Minister Alexis Vafeades said on Monday after four people died on the road over the weekend. Elsewhere, a total of 469 reports of sexual abuse against children were received in 2023 and 330 by October 2024, Hope for Children CRC Policy Centre said on Monda…

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November 18 Daily News Briefing 5:40

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In today’s episode, intense weather conditions are expected to continue on Sunday into Monday, the fire service said, after storms overnight caused the met office to issue a yellow weather warning. Elsewhere, three people died on the Dherynia-Frenaros Road on Sunday night, police said in the morning. Also, Foreign Minister Constantinos Kombos will …

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November 15 Daily News Briefing 5:21

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In today’s episode, around 650 state hospital doctors, set to receive €19.1 million in additional pay to align with private sector earnings, are planning a 48-hour strike later this month, demanding €21.1 million instead. Elsewhere, Canadian veterans of the UN peacekeeping mission in Cyprus, known as Operation Snowgoose, returned to the island to m…

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November 14 Daily News Briefing 4:35

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In today's episode, state hospital doctors will be going on a 48-hour strike at the end of the month, trade union Pasyki announced after another failed attempt to clinch a deal with state health services Okypy. Meanwhile, the termination of the construction contract for the road between Paphos and Polis Chrysochous prompted strong reactions from bo…

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November 13 Daily News Briefing 4:58

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In today's episode, a six-year jail term for a child rape conviction was “manifestly inadequate” the Supreme Court ruled as it moved to increase the jail time to nine years. Meanwhile, Transport Minister Alexis Vafeades on Tuesday promised that the highway connecting Paphos and Polis Chrysochous will be ready within the next three years, as local r…

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November 12 Daily News Briefing 3:39

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In today’s episode, the transparency commissioner resisted calls for a targeted investigation of former President Nicos Anastasiades regarding the "golden passport" scandal. Meanwhile, the public works department terminated its contract with Intrakat for the construction of the motorway between Paphos and Polis Chrysochous. Elsewhere, a British Roy…

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November 11 Daily News Briefing 1:34

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In today’s episode, Disy is ready to collaborate with President Nikos Christodoulides, party leader Annita Demetriou said. Meanwhile, a 67-year-old man was seriously injured after his vehicle overturned, and the fire brigade rescued a hunter who had injured himself after falling into a ravine. All this and more in the Cyprus Beat briefing brought t…

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November 8 Daily News Briefing 5:55

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In today’s episode, President Nikos Christodoulides met Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan informally in Budapest at the European Political Community (EPC) summit, where they discussed the Cyprus issue. Elsewhere, for the past four years, the government has been paying €6,000 monthly for autism facilities that remain inactive, the House health …

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Cyprus News Digest 8th November 2024 30:07

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The Deputy Minister of Innovation outlines progress towards digitisation: your e-wallet should be available by year's end; Rotary is collecting winter coats and jackets for vulnerable families; an upcoming lecture will look at attitudes to adultery in Cyprus - and across the world.Av Rosie Charalambous

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November 6 Daily News Briefing 3:57

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In today’s episode, a ruling coalition 'MP' in the north accused the opposition of "illegally occupying" the north's 'parliament'. Meanwhile, thousands of cars in Cyprus may have defective airbags. Elsewhere, women in Cyprus are living longer than men. All this and more in the Cyprus Beat briefing brought to you by the Cyprus Mail.…

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November 5 Daily News Briefing 4:42

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In today's episode, the body of a 63-year-old electrician, a Greek Cypriot, was recovered on Monday afternoon following a fire at a polyurethane manufacturing plant in Dromolaxia’s industrial area. Meanwhile, after severe floods at Paphos General Hospital, the nurses' union Pasyno on Monday condemned the “miserable conditions” in which nurses must …

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November 4 Daily News Briefing 4:08

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In today's episode, the Paphos general hospital, which flooded during heavy rain on Saturday night, was “built with a lot of shoddy work”, the town’s mayor Phedonas Phedonos said. Meanwhile, Foreign Minister Constantinos Kombos pledged to further deepen relations between Cyprus and Qatar after meeting the country’s Prime Minister Mohammed bin Abdul…

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32. The Eastern Wanderer: Clearchus of Soli with Gertjan Verhasselt 1:00:59

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Clearchus of Soli was an ancient philosopher who lived in the 4th century BCE and was primarily known for his contributions to ethics and moral philosophy. Clearchus was a student of Aristotle who is often associated with his Peripatetic school. He wrote extensively on Eastern Cultures and is thought to have traveled eastward-bound, to the Bactrian…

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November 1 Daily News Briefing 3:02

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In today’s episode, Deputy Migration Minister Nicholas Ioannides said a group of migrants stranded in the buffer zone will be relocated "in the next two to three weeks". Meanwhile, parliament approved amendments increasing penalties for inciting violence or hatred based on sexual orientation or gender identity, and raising the penalty points thresh…

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Cyprus News Digest 1st November 2024 29:57

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Two upcoming events: a film that highlights the scourge of tuberculosis in Cyprus in the 1930s, and a journey through Nicosia recounting the folk tales of marginalised people living in European citiesAv Rosie Charalambous

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October 31 Daily News Briefing 3:59

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In today’s episode, United States President Joe Biden on Wednesday said he remains optimistic about the prospect of a solution to the Cyprus problem, following a meeting with President Nikos Christodoulides at the White House. Elsewhere, former Transport Minister Marios Demetriades and some of his relatives linked to the family law firm have been r…

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October 30 Daily News Briefing 4:11

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In today's episode, officials on Tuesday reiterated there currently exists no practical way to bring down energy costs, which have a knock-on effect on the prices of goods, as one MP warned that certain segments of the population face “annihilation” due to the high cost of living. Meanwhile, Foreign Minister Constantinos Kombos rubbished the idea t…

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October 29 Daily News Briefing 4:13

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In today’s episode, President Nikos Christodoulides heralded his invitation to meet United States President Joe Biden at the White House. Meanwhile, a 20-day-old baby died and six more remained in intensive care after being fed ethanol while in hospital. All this and more in the Cyprus Beat briefing brought to you by the Cyprus Mail.…

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October 25 Daily News Briefing 2:47

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In today’s episode, President Nikos Christodoulides announced that the government is "very close" to making announcements regarding Cyprus' entry into the US visa waver programme. Meanwhile, the British bases reported the seizure of 312 illegally trapped blackcaps, or 'ambelopoulia' during checks at crossing points. All this and more in the Cyprus …

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Cyprus News Digest 25th October 2024 30:38

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Cyprus gets its first electric vessel that will survey our coastal waters; polyphenols in olive oil can have significant health benefits: volunteers are needed for a new study into the effects of a supplement on metabolic syndrome parameters; an upcoming festival celebrates Cyprus' longest riverAv Rosie Charalambous

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October 23 Daily News Briefing 5:14

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In today’s episode, a deal regarding the delivery of the floating storage and re-gasification unit (Fsru) that is part of the liquefied natural gas project at Vasiliko has been reached by the Cyprus government and the Chinese CPP-Metron Consortium, Energy Minister George Papanastasiou announced. Elsewhere, more than 20 actions worth over €30 millio…

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October 22 Daily News Briefing 3:13

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In today’s episode, the police control systems at airports and checkpoints have been restored after the country was targeted by six cyber attacks. Meanwhile, Disy called for a "holistic" approach to tackling the problem of affordable housing. Elsewhere, MEP Fidias Panayiotou called for a protest against the government's ban of mobile phones from sc…

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The Diving One 22:29

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Sara chats about her first time diving. It was at the only 5 star PADI dive centre in heart of Iskele. Once she surfaced she chatted with owner Mansour Hosseini - an Iranian, living in Sweden, and working in North Cyprus. https://www.instagram.com/scuba_pulse?igsh=MWptdmxxZWthYWhwcQ==

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October 21 Daily News Briefing 4:28

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In today’s episode, Interior Minister Constantinos Ioannou will be travelling to Apia, Samoa for the Commonwealth Heads of Government meeting taking place between 21 and 26 October, an announcement said on Sunday. Elsewhere, Cyprus' government portal was the victim of a cyberattack Sunday but the authorities coped with the incident successfully, th…

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Cyprus News Digest 18th October 2024 32:33

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This week it's all about Human Rights: malfeasance in the north of Cyprus, the 2024 Global Frontline Defenders Award and we talk to the Cypriot winner of that award. --Av Rosie Charalambous

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October 17 Daily News Briefing 4:46

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In today's episode, all eyes are fixed on whether the two leaders in Cyprus will be willing and able to engage sufficiently to allow an informal five-party meeting with the three guarantor powers to take place in the coming months. Meanwhile, two new cases involving assaults and robberies against food delivery workers were reported during Tuesday n…

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SPECIAL! Fantasy, Folklore & Film: "Motherwitch" with Minos Papas 1:09:22

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Itsy bitsy sausages Black hilted knife Eat and depart To the place of no return* If you're like me, you've almost certainly heard the stories. Light your fireplace. Set your colanders out. Placate them with food and desserts until the Epiphany bells ring. Then -- and only then -- will they return to the underworld. Ironically, the Twelve Days of Ch…

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October 16 Daily News Briefing 5:55

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In today’s episode, the informal tripartite dinner meeting with the Greek and Turkish Cypriot leaders in New York was described “very good” by UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres. Elsewhere, marketing fresh fruit and vegetables is still “seriously problematic”, with exorbitant retail prices and profits of up to 342 per cent, the Cyprus Consumers …

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October 15 Daily News Briefing 4:30

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In today's episode, President Nikos Christodoulides and British Prime Minister Keir Starmer are on the “same page” regarding the solution of the Cyprus problem, that there cannot be a solution outside the agreed framework. Meanwhile, MPs have criticised the transfer of human trafficking oversight to the deputy ministry of migration, arguing that th…

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October 14 Daily News Briefing 4:07

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In today's episode, Cyprus’ first natural gas extraction will most likely be from the Kronos reservoir in block 6, which may be in 2027, Energy Minister George Papanastasiou said on Sunday. Meanwhile, President Nikos Christodoulides is travelling to London on Monday after an invitation by British Prime Minister Keir Starmer. Elsewhere, a delivery d…

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October 11 Daily News Briefing 5:58

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In today’s episode, Finance Minister Makis Keravnos announced on Thursday that measures to tackle the high cost of living will be reintroduced, including zero VAT on diapers, baby milk, female hygiene products, and fruits and vegetables Elsewhere, Newly appointed auditor-general Andreas Papaconstantinou expressed confidence on Thursday that any dis…

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Cyprus News Digest 11th October 2024 30:19

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Cyprus is elected to the UN Human Rights Council despite being found guilty by the European Court of Human Rights of infringing human rights; only 30% of Cypriots have access to bomb shelters - do you know where your nearest one is? An upcoming festival celebrates our ancient olive treesAv Rosie Charalambous

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October 10 Daily News Briefing 2:36

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In today’s episode, a scientist of Cypriot origin has been awarded the 2024 Nobel peace price for chemistry. Meanwhile, Cyprus was elected to a seat at the United Nations Human Rights Council for the first time. Elsewhere, more than 2,000 people from 20 different countries have arrived in Cyprus from Lebanon as part of facilitated departures amid t…

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Primary Source XXXII: The Inscription at Ai Khanoum 1:10

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Ai-Khanoum was an ancient Greek city located in the northern part of modern-day Afghanistan, near the border with Tajikistan. This city was notable for its Hellenistic architectural and cultural influence, and it served as a center of Greek culture and administration in the region. So what could this possibly have to do with Cyprus? The Cypriot phi…

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October 9 Daily News Briefing 4:45

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In today's episode, the Republic of Cyprus was told on Tuesday to pay around €50,000 in damages to two asylum seekers for degrading treatment and pushback as they sought refuge in Cyprus from Lebanon, in a European Court of Human Rights ruling. Meanwhile, the first West Nile virus case seen in Cyprus this year has been detected in an elderly man fr…

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October 8 Daily News Briefing 3:55

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In today's episode, President Nikos Christodoulides is in a “position of strength” ahead of his informal dinner with UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres and Turkish Cypriot leader Ersin Tatar, government spokesman Konstantinos Letymbiotis said on Monday. Meanwhile, ongoing and unacceptable dangers faced by their staff are a grave issue, nurses’ u…

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October 7 Daily News Briefing 4:00

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In today’s episode, a European Court of Justice ruling has scuppered Cyprus' plans to declare parts of Syria as safe, with a view to returning migrants to those parts of Syria. Meanwhile, Mehmet Tulek, whose daughter Asya was one of the 24 Cypriot children who were killed when the Isias hotel in the southeastern Turkish city of Adiyaman collapsed d…

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October 4 Daily News Briefing 6:00

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In today’s episode, a Lockheed C-130 aircraft provided by the Greek Defence Ministry arrived at Larnaca airport on Thursday, facilitating the evacuation of Cypriot citizens from Lebanon. Elsewhere, the European Commission has sued Cyprus for failing to implement an EU directive mandating a global minimum corporate tax rate. Also, two-thirds of swim…

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Cyprus News Digest 4th October 2024 31:05

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The dismissal of Cyprus' Auditor General has raised some serious questions; join the Nicosia Dog Shelter next weekend for a Dog's Day Out.Av Rosie Charalambous

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October 3 Daily News Briefing 4:25

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In today's episode, the government on Wednesday was bracing for heightened security measures as an all-out war in Middle East loomed, prompting diplomats to flee Beirut in boats docking in Cyprus. Meanwhile, Cyprus was the likely launchpad for the military support offered by the United Kingdom to defend Israel from a volley of Iranian missiles laun…

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31. Cyprus in the Great War: The Cypriot Mule Corps with Andrekos Varnava 58:30

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As World War I engulfed Europe, Britain and its colonies were not spared. Despite Cyprus avoiding conscription like Canada, the British coaxed Cypriots to enlist in auxiliary roles, notably the mule corps, to aid the Allies on the Salonica front. Promised non-combat duties, Cypriots soon found themselves thrust into conflict. How were they persuade…

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The Cycling Copper One 41:25

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There can be few things worse in life than losing a child. Gulay and Jay Uzun lost their daughter Tanyel to cancer. From a place of darkness comes light as they now help other youngsters in the TRNC who have cancer. Jay tells us how he copes and about his cycle from London to the TRNC.

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September 30 Daily News Briefing 2:44

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In today’s episode, President Nikos Christodoulides fired his police chief. Meanwhile, hundreds of demonstrators lined up outside the Akrotiri base to protest the ongoing killing in Gaza. All this and more in the Cyprus Beat briefing brought to you by the Cyprus Mail.

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September 26 Daily News Briefing 4:06

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In today's episode, the government on Wednesday said it was at its highest level of preparedness for evacuations from the region, as Britain announced 700 troops were being deployed to Cyprus to help UK nationals leave Lebanon. Meanwhile, President Nikos Christodoulides addressed the 79th United Nations General Assembly, focusing on Cyprus’ role in…

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September 25 Daily News Briefing 4:01

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In today’s episode, President Nikos Christodoulides appointed Andreas Papaconstantinou as the new auditor-general. Meanwhile, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said the federal model for a solution to the Cyprus problem has "completely lost its validity". Elsewhere, Christodoulides' favourability ratings are now lower than those of late Presid…

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