Podcasts about Limassol

L'Italia ha battuto la Spagna 67-63 nella quarta partita del gruppo C agli Europei di pallacanestro. È la terza vittoria consecutiva a Limassol ottenuta dalla nazionale guidata da Gianmarco Pozzecco che ora punta al primo posto nel girone. Ne parliamo prima con coach Marco Crespi e poi con Momo Diuf, assoluto protagonista della vittoria azzurra di ieri sera a Limassol. Gli ultimi giorni di mercato hanno consegnato a Tudor un super attacco per la sua Juventus. Sono arrivati Openda e Zhegrova e alla fine è rimasto anche Vlahovic, autore di due gol nelle prime due partite di campionato. Ne parliamo con Guido Vaciago, direttore di Tuttosport. Chi è rimasto deluso delle ultime ore di mercato è il tifoso del Milan che non ha visto arrivare il difensore centrale che serviva ad Allegri e neanche la punta fisica che il direttore Tare aveva indicato come necessaria ai rossoneri. Come mai? Lo chiediamo a Carlo Pellegatti e Marco Guidi, giornalista de La Gazzetta dello Sport.

Dziś w Palmie rozmawiamy o cudownym meczu Polaków, sensacji i o gigancie, który został pokonany, rozmawiamy o tym czy Chudy Luka w rzeczywistości też jest chudy, nie tylko o Jeanie Buss, ale i o Lindzie Rambis widzianej na żywo oraz o wczorajszym pierwszym dniu EuroBasketu w Katowicach i w Limassol.Chcesz czytać dalej?Poniżej znajdziesz trzy różne […]

In today's episode, Finance Minister Makis Keravnos warned he could abandon his tax reform plans entirely if parliament amends them excessively. Elsewhere, Cyprus confirmed it has received the report from the US Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) on the Limassol mountain wildfire that killed two people.Also, Turkish Cypriot leader Ersin Tatar on Wednesday demanded advance notice of procedural changes at Cyprus' crossing points, after rumours of new rules from a Republic software update sparked panic.All this and more in today's Daily News Briefing brought to you by the Cyprus Mail.

In this deeply moving and multifaceted episode of Most Memorable Journeys, I'm joined by Andreas Athinodorou—a man who bridges the world of high-level international finance and heartfelt community leadership.As the Founder and CEO of ATG Funds, Andreas brings over 30 years of international experience in corporate finance, global asset management, and investment structuring. But beyond the spreadsheets and boardrooms lies a soul deeply connected to Cyprus, its people, and its history.We talk about the story of the Kyrenia Nautical Club, originally based in Kyrenia until the Turkish invasion of 1974 forced its exile. In 1982, it was re-established in Limassol, where Andreas, an accountant with a spiritual heart, is helping shape its next chapter.Andreas shares the incredible initiatives of the club, including the annual 25-mile kayaking event from the Mari Naval Base to Limassol, honoring the fallen heroes of the Mari tragedy in 2011. With over 100 paddlers—young and old—this event represents far more than sport; it's a powerful expression of remembrance, resilience, and unity.

In toady's episode, the wildfire that broke out Sunday afternoon between Tsada and Koili is now close to containment, fire service spokesman Andreas Kettis announced.Elsewhere, a controversial rule in Limassol's Amathus area limiting households to two dogs is under scrutiny after the top veterinary official said no clear legal framework exists for such measures.Police said on Sunday that no explosive device was found after a search at a premises in Ayia Napa, which had earlier been evacuated following information about the possible presence of a bomb.All this and more in today's Daily News Briefing brought to you by the Cyprus Mail.

Ascultați un scurt cuvânt duhovnicesc al IPS Athanasie în care acesta ne expune diferența dintre ispite și gânduri (tentații).Vizionare plăcută!Pentru Pomelnice și Donații accesați: https://www.chilieathonita.ro/pomelnice-si-donatii/Pentru mai multe articole (texte, traduceri, podcasturi) vedeți https://www.chilieathonita.ro/

In today's episode, Deputy Minister of Tourism Costas Koumis said that the main challenge after the Limassol wildfires is to restore tourism quickly in affected areas. Elsewhere, a 26-year-old man was arrested early Monday in Larnaca on suspicion of drug possession and traffic offenses.Also, a recent poll shows President Nikos Christodoulides (52%) and former auditor-general Odysseas Michaelides (51%) as the likeliest candidates for the 2028 presidential election.All this and more in today's Daily New Briefing brought to you by the Cyprus Mail.

Urmăriți un foarte duhovnicesc interviu în care IPS Athanasie istorisește cu multă profunzime despre viața și felul de a fi al cuviosului părintelui nostru Emilianos Simonopetritul.Vizionare plăcută!Pentru Pomelnice și Donații accesați: https://www.chilieathonita.ro/pomelnice-si-donatii/Pentru mai multe articole (texte, traduceri, podcasturi) vedeți https://www.chilieathonita.ro/

In today's episode, fire brigade chief Nikos Longinos defended his actions during the wildfire which tore through the Limassol district and killed two people last month, saying he could not go above the heads of cabinet and direct the emergency services' response to the fire.Meanwhile, outgoing United Nations special representative in Cyprus Colin Stewart said a solution to the Cyprus problem is “not for the United Nations to impose”.Elsewhere, bus drivers in Larnaca on Tuesday evening rejected a proposal of new terms presented to them by the labour ministry, with their indefinite strike as such set to continue.All this and more in today's Daily News Briefing brought to you by the Cyprus Mail.

In this episode, recorded in Limassol, Cyprus at the Reflect Festival, Breno Oliveira, Head of Product at Payabl, shares insights from his presentation on the evolution of the checkout experience. He discusses how Payabl is helping merchants across Europe streamline and unify their payment solutions to meet rising consumer expectations. Breno delves into the findings of a recent research study conducted with 1,400 consumers across Europe, aimed at understanding evolving payment behaviours and preferences. Notable insights include that 43% of consumers abandon e-commerce sites following a poor checkout experience, and that Gen Z expects to complete transactions in under 10 seconds. The research also highlights the critical role of regional payment preferences and the growing demand for fast, secure and seamless checkouts. He stresses the importance of creating frictionless and localised payment journeys that inspire consumer trust and satisfaction. Breno also discusses Payabl's latest initiatives, including an AI-powered fraud prevention programme and the upcoming launch of the Payabl card. The conversation reinforces the value of consumer research in shaping product strategy and enhancing user experience in an increasingly competitive payments landscape.

Despite government assurances in the Spring that Cyprus was better prepared than ever before for the wildfire season, we clearly weren't: two people dead, hundreds of homes and hectares of protected forests destroyed. We discuss what should have been done - and what needs to be done the soonest to avoid another catastrophe. 

In today's episode, cabinet decided on the amount of aid for victims of last week's wildfire that swept through Limassol villages, leaving hundreds of people homeless and wrecking businesses.Meanwhile, the 112 emergency alert system is moving forward on schedule and could be awarded by September if no appeals are filed, Interior Minister Constantinos Ioannou confirmed.Also, all residences and businesses impacted by last week's fire will be subsidised by up to €500 in their last issued electricity bill, the EAC announced.All this and more in today's Daily News Briefing brought to you by the Cyprus Mail.

In today's episode, local mayors in Limassol say there is still no clear plan from Civil Defence on how to distribute aid collected for wildfire victims, with volunteer centres overwhelmed and some temporarily closed due to lack of coordination. Elsewhere, a national Public Warning System is now expected by mid-2026, after a previous tender was scrapped over objections. Civil Defence revised and relaunched the process, amid criticism over the system's absence during recent wildfires. Also, a senior official told a Nicosia court that land registry records used in the trial of Israeli developer Simon Aykut are reliable.All this and more in today's Daily News Briefing brought to you by the Cyprus Mail.

In today's episode, firefighters continued to battle a massive wildfire in Limassol district on Thursday, with at least 120 square kilometres burned, two people confirmed dead, and dozens of homes and vehicles destroyed. Elsewhere, Cyprus has received international support as it struggles to contain the massive wildfire in Limassol district.Also, mobile speed cameras in the Limassol district will not be in operation until Monday, the police said on Thursday.All this and more in today's Daily News Briefing brought to you by the Cyprus Mail.

In dieser Folge sprechen Julia und Fynn nicht nur über die Netflix-Serie „Dubai-Bling“, sondern auch über das passende Pendant in Limassol auf Zypern. Außerdem geht es um Fynns geheime Leidenschaft, die die wenigsten kennen, es geht über die Frequenzen, wann Menschen einfach bei Dir kaufen und darum, wie Luxus-Marken ihre Artikel an den Mann / die Frau bringen. Eine Folge, die Spaß macht und trotzdem Aha-Effekte bereit hält. Viel Spaß beim Zuhören!

Ascultați un foarte elocvent cuvânt al IPS Athanasie în care demonstrează că nu există Biserică în afara Ortodoxiei.Vizionare plăcută!Pentru Pomelnice și Donații accesați: https://www.chilieathonita.ro/pomelnice-si-donatii/Pentru mai multe articole (texte, traduceri, podcasturi) vedeți https://www.chilieathonita.ro/

Ascultați un cuvânt bun și duhovnicesc al IPS Athanasie despre ceea ce este necesar pentru a primi cum se cuvine necazurile vieții.Vizionare plăcută!Pentru Pomelnice și Donații accesați: https://www.chilieathonita.ro/pomelnice-si-donatii/Pentru mai multe articole (texte, traduceri, podcasturi) vedeți https://www.chilieathonita.ro/

In today's episode, the European Commission's 2025 rule of law report, released Wednesday, praised Cyprus for its reforms in the legal service, particularly efforts to separate the attorney-general's advisory and prosecutorial roles. Elsewhere, President Nikos Christodoulides hailed Cyprus' “excellent relations” with Lebanon during Lebanese President Joseph Aoun's visit to Nicosia on Wednesday.Also, an 80-year-old man was murdered at his Limassol home early Wednesday, with his 47-year-old son admitting to the stabbing.All this and more in today's Daily News Briefing brought you by the Cyprus Mail.

In today's episode, Cyprus' Cabinet has approved draft laws to modernise the country's legal and audit services, seen as a key pledge of President Nikos Christodoulides' government. Elsewhere, Cyprus' government has urged the Supreme Judicial Council to publicly explain why Doria Varoshiotou was denied a permanent judgeship.Also, the parents of a 22-month-old child hospitalised with severe burns were remanded for five days on Wednesday in Limassol.All this and more in today's Daily News Briefing brought to you by the Cyprus Mail.

In today's episode, the design of new ‘smart' bus stops across the country is “unprecedented and unacceptable” due to poor visibility for passengers and drivers, the Audit Office said on Tuesday in a report into the issue, in which it also criticised the department of public works.Elsewhere, one day after the shortage of lifeguards in Larnaca was lamented, a similar situation was reported in Limassol where only 43 out of 79 approved lifeguard positions have been filled.Also, Cyprus ranks first worldwide for the share of female OnlyFans content creators according to newly released statistics from a marketing company specialising in adult content.All this and more in today's Daily News Briefing brought to you by the Cyprus Mail. 

We hear the inside story of the Madleen as she sailed to break the blockade of Gaza and was hijacked by Israeli forces; citizens in Nicosia protest against the Municipal Council's plans to reopen Makarios Avenue to traffic; the Zero Trace festival takes place this weekend in Limassol.

In today's episode, efforts to repatriate Israelis continued on Thursday, with 21 outbound flights from Cyprus and the Crown Iris cruise ship departing Limassol, carrying around 1,600 Israelis home. Also, petrol prices in Cyprus have begun to rise due to the ongoing Iran-Israel conflict, with two fuel importers already increasing wholesale rates, and others expected to follow, petrol station owners' association chairman Savvas Prokopiou said on Thursday.Elsewhere, hotels and tourist accommodations in Cyprus operating without full permits have been granted another one-year extension to comply, following a unanimous vote by MPs on Thursday.All this and more in today's Daily News Briefing brought to you by the Cyprus Mail.

B2BROKER is a global fintech solutions provider for financial institutions. It delivers liquidity, trading technology, payment solutions, and brokerage infrastructure through a network of specialised entities. Founded in 2014, with key hubs in London, Limassol, Hong Kong and Dubai, the company operates in 11 countries, serving clients across Europe, the Middle East, and Asia. B2BROKER serves brokers, exchanges, hedge funds, proprietary trading firms, and other financial institutions. Leveraging its extensive network and ecosystem-driven approach, the company provides scalable solutions that help clients streamline operations, maximise efficiency, and drive growth.

Ascultați un cuvânt în care IPS Athanasie ne prezintă, cu mult umor, câteva întâmplări care ne arată cum nu ar trebui să fim în viața duhovnicească.Vizionare plăcută!Pentru Pomelnice și Donații accesați: https://www.chilieathonita.ro/pomelnice-si-donatii/Pentru mai multe articole (texte, traduceri, podcasturi) vedeți https://www.chilieathonita.ro/

In today's episode, three of President Nikos Christodoulides' proposals in talks on Monday on confidence building measures with Turkish Cypriot leader Ersin Tatar were rejected, with the latter said to have taken up more than half the meeting complaining about the arrests made in the south for the usurpation of Greek Cypriot property in the north.Elsewhere, A 52-year-old man has confessed to killing Yiannis Argyrou who was found dead on Sunday, admitting to the stabbing during a drug-fuelled night in a private garage in Limassol, police told the court on Monday.All this and more in today's Daily News Briefing brought to you by the Cyprus Mail.

In today's episode, Cyprus is one of Israel's closest friends, Israeli President told his Cyprus counterpart Nikos Christodoulides on Sunday during the latter's visit to the neighbouring state.Elsewhere, peace in Ukraine could see a quarter of the Ukrainians who have moved to Cyprus and their businesses return home, creating a potential threat to the island's economy.Also, two people were arrested on Sunday after police launched a murder investigation following the discovery of the dead body of 45-year-old Yiannis Argyrou in the parking area of an apartment block in the Neapolis area of Limassol.All this and more in today's Daily News Briefing brought to you by the Cyprus Mail.

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To support the show, for ad free episodes and exclusive content sign up here.On this episode Maria continues the discussion on wines in Cyprus with another winery on the island - Argyrides Winery, located in the village Vasa Koilaniou which is within the Limassol wine villages (or Krasochoria Lemesou as we say in Greek). During the episode you will hear from Rebecca and Andrianna Argyrides.To find out more about Argyrides winery, visit their website or find them on social media on instagram and Facebook and to learn more about Wine Core, click here. Make sure to also check out the relevant blog post about Cyprus wine on the My Greek Island website.Note: This is part 2 of a two part episode on Cyprus wine routes, and one of a series of episodes on the island of Cyprus.Villages in Krasochoria Lemesou: Omodos, Koilani, Vouni, Lofou, Arsos, Vasa Koilaniou, Malia, Potamiou, Agios Amvrosios, Pachna, Souni-Zanakia, Laneia, KapileioCheck out the My Greek Island website www.mygreekis.land where you can find blog posts to inspire your next trip, travel tips to download on your phone and more. Also give us a follow on instagram and TikTok to keep up to date with the My Greek Island adventures, and for those of you visiting Greece remember to tag us for a future feature.If you liked the episode, feel free to leave a rating and review, and to make sure you are notified as soon as future episodes are released, press the subscribe or follow button on the podcast platform of your choice.There are 227 inhabited Greek Islands, which one will YOU visit next?#MGIPODCAST Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In today's episode, serious concerns over delays in locating and informing car owners about safety recalls, particularly those involving defective Takata airbags, were raised on Wednesday during testimony before a parliamentary committee investigating the vehicle recall system in Cyprus.Elsewhere, Limassol district court ruled on Wednesday that the remains of murdered conscript Thanasis Nicolaou must be handed over to his family for reburial within seven days.Also, the government's proposed legislation to regulate traditional Easter bonfires—known as “lambriadjies”—will not be passed before Easter, it was confirmed on Wednesday.All this and more in today's Daily News Briefing brought to you by the Cyprus Mail.

In today's episode, bill has been submitted to the United States' House of Representative which foresees the permanent lifting of the US arms embargo in place against Cyprus since 1987.Elsewhere, data published on Monday captured the scale of traffic congestion on the main roads of the island, with the Limassol bypass shown to be the busiest.Also, a 49-year-old man from Sweden was on Monday sentenced to 18 months in prison after having escaped from police custody at a private clinic in Larnaca in December.All this and more in today's Daily News Briefing brought to you by the Cyprus Mail.

In today's episode, April 1 is a milestone in the history of Cyprus, President Nikos Christodoulides said on Tuesday night addressing an event to mark 70 years since the Eoka struggle against British rule started.Elsewhere, three teenagers were arrested on Tuesday after a 16-year-old reported he was attacked by 15 people the previous day outside a church in Pyrgos, Limassol.Also, football clubs that owe the state millions in tax have apparently received a new reprieve until the end of April to repay part of their debts.All this and more in today's Daily News Briefing brought to you by the Cyprus Mail.

In today's episode, the House of Representatives passed a law on Thursday mandating that only doctors and dentists enrolled in the general health system (Gesy) can issue prescriptions for medications covered by the system. Elsewhere, the government has urged a collective effort to combat the ongoing drought and looming water shortages, warning that the coming months will be challenging.Also, the Limassol district court will decide on April 4 whether to grant the family of Thanasis Nicolaou the return of his skeletal remains, which have been held since 2020.All this and more in today's Daily News Briefing brought to you by the Cyprus Mail.

In today's episode, President Nikos Christodoulides departed with the Greek Cypriot delegation for the informal conference on the Cyprus Problem, an announcement said on Sunday afternoon. Elsewhere, the House Finance Committee on Monday will start debating the government bill that abolishes the ban on filling vacancies with permanent staff in the public sector, a measure imposed in 2013 amid the economic crisis.Also, a 45-year-old man, suspected of stabbing his girlfriend and her 17-year-old son in Limassol, was remanded for five days on Sunday morning, police said. All this and more in today's Daily News Briefing brought to you by the Cyprus Mail.

In today's episode, the met office on Sunday issued a new orange weather warning for extremely low temperatures as the weather system ‘Coral' continues to affect the island. Also, no electricity cuts are expected despite elevated levels of demand for power as the weather system Coral hits Cyprus, the spokeswoman of the Cyprus Transmission System Operator (TSO), Chara Koussiappa said on Sunday. Elsewhere, a 33-year-old man was found dead after a fire in Limassol on Sunday, just days after a deadly blaze claimed the lives of five people. All this and more in today's Daily News Briefing brought to you by the Cyprus Mail.

In today's episode, United Nations Under Secretary-General for Political and Peacebuilding Affairs, Rosemary DiCarlo, is in Cyprus for meetings with Cypriot leaders. Elsewhere, the digital platform e-kalathi (e-basket) will operate on Monday for a 10-day pilot phase with real prices for 478 essential products to begin with, the energy ministry said on Sunday.Also, a 15-year-old was arrested at Limassol's marina area on Saturday night after he was spotted boasting a gun to his friends, police said on Sunday.All this and more in today's Daily News Briefing brought to you by the Cyprus Mail.

In today's episode, a demonstration was held in Nicosia's central Eleftheria square over the train crash which killed 57 people between the Greek villages of Tempi and Evangelismos on the mainline between Athens and Thessaloniki. Elsewhere, a ceremony was heled in Limassol on Saturday to commemorate the 51st anniversary of the death of George Grivas, the leader of Eoka between 1955 and 1959 and the founder of Eoka B. Also, Akel leader Stefanos Stefanou expressed his opposition to what he described as the government's efforts to “integrate Cyprus into Nato”. All this and more in today's Daily News Briefing brought to you by the Cyprus Mail.

In today's episode, the north's energy supply may be in peril after a boat carrying fuel oil to power its power stations was seized by the Turkish authorities as part of a large-scale investigation into a corruption scandal. Elsewhere, the government insisted that it retain sole discretion in setting price caps for bottled water at designated points of sale, under a bill being discussed in parliament. Also, a balcony on the second floor of an apartment building in the Limassol suburb of Yermasoyia collapsed and fell on to the first-floor balcony below it. All this and more in today's Daily News Briefing brought to you by the Cyprus Mail.

In today's episode, Cyprus issued a Navtex on Sunday in relation to the start of drilling at the ‘Electra' field, in bloc 5 of the Cypriot exclusive economic zone (EEZ). Elsewhere, President Nikos Christodoulides will have a meeting with Turkish Cypriot leader Ersin Tatar, and the Special Representative of the UN Secretary-General in Cyprus, Colin Stewart on Monday at the latter's residence in the UN Protected Area at Nicosia Airport. Police are investigating an attempted murder in Limassol, after three young men were injured in a knife fight, an announcement said on Sunday.  All this and more in today's Daily News Briefing brought to you by the Cyprus Mail.

Dr. Sue Yom, Editor in Chief, hosts guests Dr. Cristian Udovicich, a Fellow in Radiation Oncology at the University of Toronto's Sunnybrook Odette Cancer Centre, and Dr. Angela Jia, Assistant Professor and Assistant Residency Program Director at University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center, who were the first and second authors of "Evolving Paradigms in Prostate Cancer: The Integral Role of Prostate-Specific Membrane Antigen Positron Emission Tomography/Computed Tomography in Primary Staging and Therapeutic Decision-Making." In addition, we review long-term SBRT results with Dr. Andrew Loblaw, Full Professor in the Department of Radiation Oncology and Institute of Health Policy, Management and Evaluation at Sunnybrook Health Science Center at the University of Toronto and supervising author of "Stereotactic Radiation Therapy for Localized Prostate Cancer: 10-Year Outcomes From Three Prospective Trials," and Dr. Constantinos Zamboglou, Deputy Medical Director at the German Oncology Center in Limassol, Cyprus and first author of an accompanying editorial, "Stereotactic Body Radiotherapy for Prostate Cancer is Getting Mature: 10-Year Outcomes From Three Prospective Trials."

Matthew 2: 13-23 (The Slaughter of the Innocents) Herod (and us): from temptation to possession Five Steps of Sin The temptation (logismoi) occurs.  We are NOT accountable for this. Interaction with the thought – what are the options?  What would it look like?  In his summary of Orthodox Spirituality in Mountain of Silence,  Fr. Maximos (now Mp. Athanasios of Limassol) says that this is not sin, either.  I disagree – a symptom of the disease we have is that it is all but impossible for us to imagine possibilities objectively.   Consent to do the sin.  This is always a sin, even if we do not carry out the action. Defeat to the idea.  Not only is this sin, it weakens us to future temptations. Passion, obsession, or possession by the temptation.   Let's look at Herod's descent into madness. He had an idea to kill all of the male infants.  This was not the only choice he had; others would have been less wicked – some may have even softened his heart enough to meet the Christ with joy.  This was the temptation. What happened when he interacted with this idea?  Moreover, what happened when he considered all the possibilities?  Was it a simple cost-benefit calculation, comparing all the options about how to react to the birth of the prophesied Messiah?    When he did the math, was it purely objective, or was the scale weighted in a certain direction by his feelings, feelings that were driven by his pride and desire to rule?  Remember that, as the King of the Jews, the people of God, he could have brought the Christ child into his palace and raised Him there to rule.  But that option was not the one that drew his attention – it was drawn towards murder.  It was drawn towards regicide and the slaughter of as many lives as necessary to guarantee it.  This was not because it was the best solution – it probably wasn't even the best way to keep himself in power.  But it felt right.  And so of all the ideas, or all the logismoi, both sinful and graceful, he focused on this one.  He imagined what it would look like, how it would work.  Which takes us to consent. He consented to the idea.  He entertained it, not just to imagine whether or not it could work or to figure out the best way to get it done – it was more than that.  He chewed on it.  And somewhere along the way, he made it happen. Next, he was defeated by it.  Not just because he pulled the trigger, but because it came to define part of how he defined himself.  He was a man who did whatever was necessary to keep himself in power.  All other things were defined and valued in relationship to this identity, to this desire, to this obsession. And this is the final step – he was possessed by it.  And here is a difficult truth about his path to possession: this was not the first time he had united himself with this kind of sin.  He had assassinated rivals, to include his own wife, to consolidate his power.  Even before that, he had waged war against his own people in order to capture Jerusalem.  Not to free it from the Romans, but in cooperation with the Roman general Marc Antony in order to put himself in charge.  Do you see how, once he had given in to sin – in this case, violence - for personal gain, it made it easier to do so in the future?  All of his fallen psychology kicked in to make repentance more and more difficult.  For example, the devaluation of the lives of others, the web of justifications and lies that he had to convince himself of in order to keep himself going?  For someone like this, it takes a real wake-up call to get them to change.  He got the call when the wise men came, but he didn't just hit the snooze button, he threw away the clock. “Send word so that I can go and worship Him myself.”  Doesn't that just drip with evil?  How would Herod worship Him; with gifts?  With prostrations?  That is how the kings from the east did!  Not at all.  Quite the opposite. What about us?  The wide road to sin-full-ness Now here is the rub.  I've been describing Herod's descent into madness, but that is the same wide road that beckons to us all.   What sins do we entertain?  What sins do we chew on?  Are we obsessed by?  What wickedness have we justified so fully that we feel its evil as good? And as if it wasn't enough that each of us individually, thanks to ancestral sin, cannot imagine sin without engaging with it, we are surrounded by cultural systems that seek to deaden our instinct for the holy and replace it with other things, like hedonism and power and self-loathing and anything else that the marketers of the powers of the air can distract us with. It's easy to see this happening in others.  We know people who have fallen into all kinds of sin and justified it.  They immerse themselves in an internet subculture and the next thing you know they are defining themselves in new ways that separate themselves from the good, the true, and the beautiful.   But it's so hard to see this in ourselves.  Herod had several baths of purification built into his temple.  He was so far gone that he didn't see the irony of maintaining ritual purity while living such a debauched and self-aggrandizing life.  We should be very concerned lest we fall in the same way. What sins do our own personalities, conditions, and cultures lead us to accept as normal or even good?  How can we get around the unreliability of our feelings – what we like to call our consciences when it comes to seeking the good?   How do we deal with the fact that we are so far from being able to see things as they are and weight alternatives objectively? What then, can we do? The first step is to admit that we have a problem.  To admit that the “old man” we put to death during our baptism is not entirely dead. The second step is to cultivate an instinct of humility, including the willingness to admit that we rarely as right as our self-confidence would have us believe. The third is to build relationships of accountability and discernment.  How do you react when people correct you or offer a version that differs from your own?  Taking criticisms well is a sign of spiritual maturity.  It's one that tyrants, narcissists, and sociopaths don't have.  And it's one that we are missing unless we work on it.  But we need it.  We need to have people in our lives that tell us the things that we miss, the things that we get wrong. Herod skipped all these steps, and he died in his sin. We have given our lives to Christ; we are called to something better than tyranny and the slaughter of innocents.   Let's learn to live the kinds of lives – lives in communities of mutual love, trust, and support – that give no place for temptations to grow. Let's live in Christ, together.  

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 budget was voted through parliament. All this and more in the Cyprus Beat briefing brought to you by the Cyprus Mail.

Hello to you listening in Limassol, Republic of Cyprus!Coming to you from Whidbey Island, Washington this is Stories From Women Who Walk with 60 Seconds for Story Prompt Friday and your host, Diane Wyzga.My friend and colleague SB Rawz writes a wonderful column in Substack, DeathnStuff. Recently she suggested that her readers: Take a moment to answer a question and tuck your response somewhere you'll be sure to find it in 365 day's time. The question is: What would you want your Future Year You to know about the You of Right Here and Right Now?This is what I wrote: “That I had the heart to say what I mean, and mean what I say, know what I stand for, what I won't stand for, add to the peace, not go to war, and that life is all about falling apart and coming together in a never-ending cycle if I just give it room - all of it - fear and grief, joy and relief. I'm grateful to be living in my "MiddleEarthAge."  Story Prompt: What would you want your Future Year You to know about the You of Right Here and Right Now? Write that story! And read it in 1 year's time.You're always invited: “Come for the stories - stay for the magic!” Speaking of magic, would you subscribe and spread the word with a generous 5-star review and comment - it helps us all - and join us next time!Meanwhile, stop by my Quarter Moon Story Arts website to:✓ Check out Services I Offer,✓ Arrange your no-sales, Complimentary Coaching Consult,✓ Stay current with Diane as “Wyzga on Words” on Substack and on LinkedInStories From Women Who Walk Production TeamPodcaster: Diane F Wyzga & Quarter Moon Story ArtsMusic: Mer's Waltz from Crossing the Waters by Steve Schuch & Night Heron MusicAll content and image © 2019 to Present Quarter Moon Story Arts. All rights reserved. 

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 night in Limassol, amid ongoing investigations by the police into similar incidents. Elsewhere, Labour MP Bambos Charalambous has been elected as the new chair of the All-Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) for Cyprus in London, following the group's first general assembly of the new parliamentary term. All this and more in the Cyprus Beat briefing brought to you by the Cyprus Mail.

In this episode of WanderCast we chat with Lorenzo Vivaldelli, Business Development Manager for Parklane, a Luxury Collection Resort & Spa, Limassol and discuss all things Cyprus, also known as the "gateway between the East and West" and the stunning 5-star gem, Parklane! Click here to explore Parklane Click here to explore the Bespoke Collection Click here to follow Parklane on Instagram Click here to follow WanderLuxe Destinations on Instagram

She is a Marketing Expert, an Author, a Motivational Speaker, a Presenter, a Podcaster etc. but most of all a very authentic, well travelled, beautiful woman with a great sense of humour.During her time in London, she worked on some of TV and film's most prestigious international productions and had an amazing time working on film awards season in London and Los Angeles, getting to coordinate the production of events like the Oscars, Golden Globes, BAFTA Tea Party and Empire Film Awards for Sky was the personal highlight of my TV career.However, she realised that family is more important than glamour and decided to move back to her hometown Limassol which she loves watching grow into a cosmopolitan city. She has since been involved in launching and promoting a handful of the Mediterranean's largest developments, while writing and podcasting to support causes close to her heart.https://sophiaparaskeva.com/home-1

Witnessing the war in Gaza can make us feel hopeless and like there's nothing we can do. Dr. Peter Makari (he/him), a Global Relations Minister for the Middle East and Europe, shares with us today a message of hope, justice, and peace. He offers important background information in relationships in the Middle East and lifts up voices of Palestinian partners who are on the ground doing important work. Peter reminds us to recall Jesus' message of "who is my neighbor" and how that neighbor is not just the person next door, but our global neighbor as well. This is an important conversation and we hope it encourages you to utilize the links below to continue learning and connecting, and turning hope into action.About PeterDr. Peter E. Makari (he/him), PhD, serves as Global Relations Minister for the Middle East and Europe with the Common Global Ministries Board of the United Church of Christ and the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ), a position he has held since July 1, 2000.He serves on the National Council of Churches' Interreligious Convening Table, of which he is a co-convener, and has been an active participant in national Jewish-Christian and Muslim-Christian dialogue initiatives.  He represents the UCC and Disciples on the Faith Forum for Middle East Policy, of which he is a co-convener, and on the board of Churches for Middle East Peace.  He also represents the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) on the Steering and Executive Committees of the Shoulder to Shoulder Campaign.An Egyptian-American, Peter has lived in the Middle East, where he worked with the Coptic Evangelical Organization for Social Services (CEOSS) in Cairo, Egypt (1991-1994), and then with the Middle East Council of Churches, based in Limassol, Cyprus (1997-2000). Peter earned an M.A. in Middle East Studies from the American University in Cairo (1993) and a Ph.D. in Politics and Middle East Studies from New York University (2003).  He is the author of Conflict and Cooperation: Christian-Muslim Relations in Contemporary Egypt (Syracuse University Press, 2007).Peter is a member of West Park United Church of Christ in Cleveland, OH.Important Links to Learn MoreGlobal Ministries' Middle East and Europe Homepage: https://www.globalministries.org/regions/mee/Resources, including recommended reading (under “Bookshelf”): https://www.globalministries.org/resource/mee_resources_index/Our UCC and Disciples response page to the current crisis in the Middle East: https://www.globalministries.org/the-disciples-and-ucc-address-the-crisis-in-the-middle-east/Connect with us!Sign up to receive a little Gospel in your inbox every Monday Morning with our weekly devotional.Check out our website for various resources - including devotionals, journaling prompts, and even curriculumGet some Lady Preacher Podcast swag!Connect with us on Instagram and Facebook

Host Dominik Hoffmann und Vollbluttouristikerin Sainey Sawaneh sprechen über die aktuellen Travel Deals zu Zypern und Griechenland. Hier geht's zum Travel Tuesday: https://www.fti.de/travel-tuesday.html Die Themen: Fantastische Schnäppchen; Limassol und Paphos; Azia Resort & Spa; City of Dreams Mediterranean; Bekanntes Kiani Beach Resort auf Kreta; Labranda Sandy Beach Resort auf Kreta; Labranda Blue Bay Resort Alles weitere auf www.fti.de Schreib uns deine Fragen, Reiseerlebnisse und Reisetipps an hello@washeldentun.de

Key components of achieving Successful Balance, Professional Ambitions and Personal Happiness? Penelope Magoulianiti shares her insight. Mentor, Author, Speaker, Transformational Coach, guiding women towards leading fulfilling lives without sacrificing their well-being. https://www.penelopemagoulianiti.com https://www.linkedin.com/in/penelopemagoulianiti