Cyprus Mail
Protest in Nicosia broken up by police
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- Protest in Nicosia broken up by police
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- 4:17
- Date posted
- 6 years ago
- Description
- A protest by left-wing organisations against pandemic measures and corruption, called simply 'ENOUGH!', was dispersed by police, including with the use of tear gas and water cannon. Full story here: https://cyprus-mail.com/2021/02/13/arrests-during-anti-corruption-march-in-nicosia/
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- Coronavirus in Cyprus: Will you take the vaccine?
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- 2:27
- Date posted
- 6 years ago
- Description
- A few days before Covid vaccinations are due to start, we asked a selection of people on the streets of Nicosia if they plan to get vaccinated, and how far they think the vaccine will change the situation.
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- Coronavirus in Cyprus: Are you scared?
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- 3:27
- Date posted
- 6 years ago
- Description
- A few hours before the health minister announced new measures (stopping short of a full lockdown), we asked a random selection of people on the streets of Nicosia if they're afraid of the virus, and whether they believe we're heading for a second lockdown.
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- Anti-corruption protest in Nicosia
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- 3:50
- Date posted
- 6 years ago
- Description
- After lawyers and officials involved in the Cyprus passport scheme were exposed as corrupt in an undercover video, hundreds of people gathered in Nicosia to protest. (This was a day after the scheme in its current form was scrapped, but the day before the president of the House resigned under pressure.)
Full story here: https://cyprus-mail.com/2020/10/12/house-president-denies-wrongdoing-in-latest-al-jazeera-revelations/
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- Public opinion: Cyprus turns 60
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- 3:47
- Date posted
- 6 years ago
- Description
- A few days before the Republic of Cyprus marked 60 years as an independent state (having gained its independence from Britain in 1960), we solicited reactions from a selection of people on the streets of Nicosia - many of whom were surprisingly negative.
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- The case of the 'blasphemous' artist
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- 3:58
- Date posted
- 6 years ago
- Description
- We attended a protest in Nicosia in support of George Gavriel, an artist whose religion-themed paintings - naked Jesus, Jesus as a biker, etc - have caused controversy and are threatening to get him fired from his job as a high-school teacher.
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- Protest against Covid measures
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- 3:51
- Date posted
- 6 years ago
- Description
- We attended a protest against Covid measures, held at Eleftheria Square in Nicosia on September 12, listened to the speeches and talked to a couple of those attending.
Full story here: https://cyprus-mail.com/2020/09/12/protest-held-against-covid-measures-at-eleftheria-square/
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- 46 degrees Celsius in Nicosia
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- 4:34
- Date posted
- 6 years ago
- Description
- On a day in September when the highest-ever temperature was recorded in Cyprus (specifically in Nicosia), we talked to Efi Xanthou, the deputy president of the Cyprus Greens-Citizens Cooperation, about the situation, and also asked a selection of people on the streets how they handle the intense heat.
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- Coronavirus and young people in Cyprus
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- 5:28
- Date posted
- 6 years ago
- Description
- With Covid-19 cases increasingly being driven by young people, we asked a selection of 20- and 30-somethings on the streets of Nicosia if they're taking precautions, and whether they think the measures have gone too far.
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- Memories of the invasion
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- 4:46
- Date posted
- 6 years ago
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- On the 46th anniversary of the Turkish invasion of Cyprus, we asked a selection of Greek Cypriots in Nicosia for their memories of that day, and their hopes for the future.
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- Do migrants feel safe in old Nicosia?
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- 3:37
- Date posted
- 6 years ago
- Description
- After two murder cases in one month in old Nicosia - both involving non-Cypriots - we asked a selection of people on the streets if they feel safe in the old town.
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- Public opinion: Is this coffee cup racist?
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- 3:24
- Date posted
- 6 years ago
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- With brands coming under pressure over racial stereotyping, we asked a selection of people in Nicosia about the venerable logo of the Laikon Coffee Company (Laiko Kafekopteio), which dates from 1948 and features a black server.
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- Cypriots across the divide
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- 3:44
- Date posted
- 6 years ago
- Description
- With the checkpoints between the two sides of Cyprus having been closed, due to coronavirus, since mid-March - even though other measures have been relaxed, and even the airports have opened - a group of Greek and Turkish Cypriots (plus some non-Cypriots) arrange to meet across the divide, in a park on the Green Line in Nicosia, so they can sing songs and talk, from a distance, to their friends and loved ones.
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- Coronavirus: First day of post-lockdown in Nicosia
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- 3:47
- Date posted
- 6 years ago
- Description
- On the day when restrictions were finally lifted in Cyprus, after two months of strict lockdown, we asked a random selection of people on the streets of Nicosia about their lockdown experience.
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- Sovereign equity win-win for states | Cyprus Mail
- Runtime
- 4:34
- Date posted
- 7 years ago
- Description
- Chairman of global citizenship and residence consultancy firm Henley & Partners Dr Christian Kaelin was in Cyprus last week to address a workshop titled ‘Looking Ahead – the Future of the Cyprus Investment Programme.’ Below are his answers to our questions about the growing industry of investment migration.
The Cyprus Mail is the only English-language daily newspaper published in Cyprus. It was established in 1945 and today, with its popular and widely-read website, the Cyprus Mail is among the most trusted news sites in Cyprus. The newspaper is not affiliated with any political parties and has always striven to maintain its independence. Over the past 70-plus years, the Cyprus Mail, with a small dedicated team, has covered momentous events in Cyprus’ modern history, chronicling the last gasps of British colonial rule, Cyprus’ truncated independence, the coup and Turkish invasion, and the decades of negotiations to stitch the divided island back together, plus a ...
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- Ledra Street scuffles
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- 0:23
- Date posted
- 7 years ago
- Description
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- Public opinion: Coronavirus closes the checkpoints
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- 4:19
- Date posted
- 7 years ago
- Description
- A few days after most of the checkpoints between the two sides of Cyprus were closed due to coronavirus - but before any confirmed case of the virus had appeared on the island - we asked a random selection of people on the streets of Nicosia for their opinion.
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- A rooster in old Nicosia
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- 3:12
- Date posted
- 7 years ago
- Description
- We check out the story of a rooster who's made his way across the Green Line and found a new home in a neglected part of old Nicosia, just by the checkpoint. Read the full story at https://cyprus-mail.com/2020/02/09/nicosias-bicommunal-cockerel-with-a-flock-of-fans-video/
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- Public opinion: The case of the Ayia Napa 'false rape claim'
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- 3:08
- Date posted
- 7 years ago
- Description
- We asked a random selection of people in Nicosia for their thoughts on the case of the British teenager who claimed to have been raped by 12 Israeli men in Ayia Napa, later retracted her allegation, and was convicted of public mischief as a result. More on the case here: https://cyprus-mail.com/2019/12/30/uk-govt-to-question-womans-guilty-verdict-in-napa-rape-claim-case-defence-to-appeal-update-7/
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- The many faces of migrants in Cyprus.
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- 5:54
- Date posted
- 7 years ago
- Description
- With Cyprus hosting an ever-increasing number of 'third-country nationals' - i.e. migrants from Asia and Africa - we talked to a few of them on the streets of old Nicosia.
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- Dr Elie Hatem
- Runtime
- 32:24
- Date posted
- 7 years ago
- Description
- The Aftermath of the Syrian War on the World Order
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- Mr Roelf Meyer
- Runtime
- 14:02
- Date posted
- 7 years ago
- Description
- Key Elements of Successful Transitions in Conflict situations
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- Mr Jean Christophe Mitterrand
- Runtime
- 23:20
- Date posted
- 7 years ago
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- The Role of France in the Peace Process of Syria and the Middle East
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- Mr Konstantin Truevtsev
- Runtime
- 19:08
- Date posted
- 7 years ago
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- Prospects of final solution of the Syrian conflict, its influence on security in the Middle East and Eastern Mediterranean
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- Mr Somar Al Assad
- Runtime
- 8:10
- Date posted
- 7 years ago
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- The Necessity for the Reconstruction of Syria
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- Ms Rosin Ghawji
- Runtime
- 24:33
- Date posted
- 7 years ago
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- The Policy of Donald Trump Towards Syria and the Middle East
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- H E Mr Amine Gemayel
- Runtime
- 14:38
- Date posted
- 7 years ago
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- The Stability of Syria and the Middle East : An International Concern
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- Public opinion: Do you still care about the Cyprus problem?
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- 3:25
- Date posted
- 7 years ago
- Description
- A few days before yet another meeting, we asked a random selection of Cypriots on the streets of Nicosia if they still keep up with the endless efforts to find a solution to a divided Cyprus.
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- Youthful climate change protest in Cyprus
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- 4:27
- Date posted
- 7 years ago
- Description
- A protest organised by the non-partisan group Youth for Climate, part of the worldwide student protests that took place on September 20.
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- How do the neighbours feel about Paralimni marina?
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- 5:04
- Date posted
- 7 years ago
- Description
- We talk to some of those who'll be affected by the construction of the proposed new marina in Paralimni.
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- Public opinion: What do you know about Gesy?
- Runtime
- 3:08
- Date posted
- 8 years ago
- Description
- Two weeks before we all have to start contributing to the National Health Scheme (Gesy) in Cyprus, we asked people on the streets of Nicosia what they know about it, and what they think will happen.
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- Asylum seekers homeless in Nicosia
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- 6:23
- Date posted
- 8 years ago
- Description
- We visited Caritas Cyprus, an NGO in Nicosia trying to deal with an influx of refugees - mostly from Cameroon - that's left many asylum seekers homeless, sleeping wherever they can find.
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- A tale of two student protests in Nicosia
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- 4:15
- Date posted
- 8 years ago
- Description
- On the 35th anniversary of the Turkish Cypriot UDI (Unilateral Declaration of Independence) and the declaration of the 'TRNC', we filmed a protest by right-wing Greek Cypriot students - and also visited the left-wing protest going on simultaneously.
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- Public opinion: The changing face of Ayia Napa
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- 3:25
- Date posted
- 8 years ago
- Description
- With the 2018 summer season drawing to a close, we visited the centre of Ayia Napa (in the daytime) and asked locals - and a few tourists - about their impressions.
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- Visiting the Kotsiatis landfill
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- 1:38
- Date posted
- 8 years ago
- Description
- A visit to the landfill at Kotsiatis in Cyprus - one of the biggest rubbish dumps on the island - which is due to close in a few years following an EU court decision.
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- Free concert for Greek wildfire victims
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- 2:50
- Date posted
- 8 years ago
- Description
- On July 31 a free concert took place in Nicosia, aiming to raise money for the victims of the recent wildfires in Greece. The concert attracted big stars - including Anna Vissi and Antonis Remos - and drew many thousands of people, raising about €100,000.
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- A new casino coming to Cyprus
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- 4:13
- Date posted
- 8 years ago
- Description
- We visited the 'temporary casino' which recently opened in Limassol - in anticipation of a much bigger Integrated Casino Resort that's due to open in 2021 - and also asked locals what they think about the project.
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- Protest against high rents in Limassol
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- 3:45
- Date posted
- 8 years ago
- Description
- Footage from a protest that took place on June 23, speaking out against high rents in the city and calling for a "Limassol for the many, not for the few".
Related story at https://cyprus-mail.com/2018/06/15/local-group-to-protest-against-exorbitant-limassol-rents/
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- March for Akamas
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- 4:01
- Date posted
- 9 years ago
- Description
- A demonstration that took place on the streets of Nicosia on April 15, calling for greater protection of 'Natura 2000' areas and especially the Akamas peninsula.
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- Nicos Anastasiades re-elected
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- 2:19
- Date posted
- 9 years ago
- Description
- On the night that Nicos Anastasiades was elected for a second term as President of Cyprus, we went to the Eleftheria Stadium in Nicosia and spoke to a few of his supporters as they waited for him to arrive.
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- Public opinion: Turkish Cypriots on the Greek Cypriot elections
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- 3:04
- Date posted
- 9 years ago
- Description
- A couple of weeks before presidential elections in the Republic of Cyprus, we asked Turkish Cypriots in Nicosia who they support.
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- Public opinion: "Could you live without your mobile phone?"
- Runtime
- 2:16
- Date posted
- 9 years ago
- Description
- We asked a random selection of people on the streets of Nicosia.
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- The 2017 Stelios Awards
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- 4:39
- Date posted
- 9 years ago
- Description
- Every year for the past nine years, Cypriot billionaire and Easyjet founder Sir Stelios Haji-Ioannou has awarded annual cash prizes through the Stelios Philanthropic Foundation to enhance bicommunal co-operation in Cyprus. This year, the awards were announced in Nicosia on October 20, and amounted to 75 prizes of €10,000 each. We attended the ceremony and spoke to Sir Stelios and a few of the 850 applicants.
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- Too many cats?
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- 4:57
- Date posted
- 9 years ago
- Description
- In the wake of a recent estimate that Cyprus has 1.5 million cats (i.e. more cats than people), we talked to two animal-lovers in Nicosia who've been feeding stray cats for years.
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- Searching for meaning at Cyprus Comic Con 2017
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- 3:11
- Date posted
- 9 years ago
- Description
- We visited Cyprus Comic Con, talked to some cosplayers, and asked people what the whole thing means to them.
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- Public opinion: "Is justice in Cyprus fair and equal?"
- Runtime
- 2:47
- Date posted
- 9 years ago
- Description
- Spurred on by various high-profile cases, we asked various people on the streets of Nicosia for their opinion of the Cyprus justice system.
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- Anti-invasion demonstrations in Nicosia
- Runtime
- 3:55
- Date posted
- 9 years ago
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- Cyprus reunification demonstration (June 28, 2017) | Cyprus Mail
- Runtime
- 1:09
- Date posted
- 9 years ago
- Description
- On the first day of the international conference on Cyprus taking place in Crans-Montana, Switzerland, demonstrators who gather at the Nicosia checkpoint almost every night were joined by a coalition of left-wing groups.
The Cyprus Mail is the only English-language daily newspaper published in Cyprus. It was established in 1945 and today, with its popular and widely-read website, the Cyprus Mail is among the most trusted news sites in Cyprus. The newspaper is not affiliated with any political parties and has always striven to maintain its independence. Over the past 70-plus years, the Cyprus Mail, with a small dedicated team, has covered momentous events in Cyprus’ modern history, chronicling the last gasps of British colonial rule, Cyprus’ truncated independence, the coup and Turkish invasion, and the decades of negotiations to stitch the divided island back together, plus a myriad of scandals, murders, and human interests stories that capture the island and its -peop...
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- Public opinion: "What will happen in Switzerland?"
- Runtime
- 3:34
- Date posted
- 9 years ago
- Description
- A week before an international conference on Cyprus, we went to both sides of divided Nicosia and asked people on the street about their expectations of the conference.
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- Do you identify as Cypriot, Greek, or Greek Cypriot? (Public Opinion) | Cyprus Mail
- Runtime
- 3:03
- Date posted
- 9 years ago
- Description
- The question of national identity is a fraught and impossible one. To try and answer it - or at least get a vague indication of how Cypriots feel - we went on the streets of Nicosia and asked a random selection of people how they view themselves.
The Cyprus Mail is the only English-language daily newspaper published in Cyprus. It was established in 1945 and today, with its popular and widely-read website, the Cyprus Mail is among the most trusted news sites in Cyprus. The newspaper is not affiliated with any political parties and has always striven to maintain its independence. Over the past 70-plus years, the Cyprus Mail, with a small dedicated team, has covered momentous events in Cyprus’ modern history, chronicling the last gasps of British colonial rule, Cyprus’ truncated independence, the coup and Turkish invasion, and the decades of negotiations to stitch the divided island back together, plus a myriad of scandals, murders, and human interests stories that captur...
