NGOs join forces, plan protest against corruption and authoritarianism
Non-profit organisations will hold a protest march against corruption and state authoritarianism on February 13 in Nicosia, despite a ban on protests during the pandemic,...
NGOs
‘Getting serious about NGO purge’
As many as 5,000 of the 7,000 organisations could get scrubbed By Elias Hazou It appears the government is finally getting serious about tidying up...
Coronavirus: Volunteers have played an ‘invaluable’ role
Cyprus’ volunteers carried out more than 760 home deliveries of medicine and essential items to high-risk groups since the beginning of the pandemic, the volunteer...
News podcast: Calls to a domestic violence helpline soar
The Cyprus News Digest, in collaboration with the Cyprus Mail brings you an in-depth analysis of some of the latest developments in international and local...
News podcast: Telecare to replace regular visits to the doctor
The Cyprus News Digest, in collaboration with the Cyprus Mail brings you an in-depth analysis of some of the latest developments in international and local...
Where government falls short, NGOs step in
By Jelter Meers Cyprus’ efforts against human trafficking were not as successful in 2016 as they were in 2015, according to the latest US Department...
New law passed to regulate clubs and NGOs
A contentious government bill regulating the operation of clubs and foundations was voted into law, following a tumultuous plenary session on Friday. The aim of...
Low number of volunteers, but youths show interest
LESS than ten per cent of Cypriots take part in volunteering, but the fact that young people make up the biggest group of volunteers is...
Race Club challenge to NGO reform
The House interior committee on Monday continued discussion of a government bill which, if enacted into law as is, would force all private-sector foundations and...
Nicosia buffer-zone gathering on January 10 to amass support for Geneva talks
An initiative by trade unions and peace platforms across the divide aims at attracting people in a new gathering in the Nicosia buffer zone, on January...
