The Cypriot government is taking aggressive steps to combat illegal garbage dumping with a €1.5 million cleaning campaign, strict legal penalties of up to €20,000, and restoration efforts at damaged sites. By expanding recycling infrastructure and engaging the public in education and participation efforts, Cyprus aims to eradicate illegal dumpsites and protect its environment for future generations.
The Bank of Cyprus Culture Foundation’s podcast delves into bioarchaeology, revealing the secrets of ancient Cyprus through the work of Dr. Gregoria Ioannou in New Paphos. By analyzing skeletal remains, this interdisciplinary field uncovers insights into demographics, health, and social distinctions of past populations, painting a vivid picture of life in ancient Cyprus.
The University of Cyprus’s Second Science Café focused on dispelling myths about the Cypriot dialect, highlighting its cultural significance. Led by linguist Spyros Armostis and author Antonis Georgiou, the event emphasized the dialect’s complexity and role in literature and communication, sparking an enlightening discussion at Aglantzia’s Caffè Nero.
