Tag: disability rights

Fidias sparks outrage with comment on intellectual disabilities

The Cyprus Paralympic Committee has strongly condemned the controversy of offensive comments made by MEP Fidias Panayiotou during a public podcast featuring Paralympic swimmer...

Disabled Cypriots still locked out of basic services in 2025

In 2025 Cyprus, thousands of people with disabilities remain cut off from everyday life, not because of their condition, but because the system blocks...

Bus driver abandons disabled passenger in remote area

A shocking complaint has come to light through Sigma reporter Marios Ignatiou. A mother reports that her deaf son, who is entitled to free public...

Deaf community slams RIK over cancelled accessibility services

The Pancyprian Organisation of the Deaf has issued a strong statement of “outrage” and “deep disappointment” over the way Cyprus’ public broadcaster, RIK (CyBC),...

On this day: Helen Keller was born (1880)

On 27 June 1880, Helen Keller was born in Tuscumbia, Alabama- a figure who would go on to redefine perceptions of disability and become...

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Erhürman to attend COP31 summit in Antalya

Turkish Cypriot leader Tufan Erhürman is travelling to Antalya...

ON THIS DAY: World’s first petrol-powered motorcycle unveiled (1885)

On November 10, 1885, German engineer Gottlieb Daimler unveiled...

Third arrest of 35-year-old woman in Peyia murder case

Police have arrested a third person in connection with...

Winners of Stelios Awards for Young Entrepreneurs announced

The Stelios Awards for Young Entrepreneurs in Cyprus have...
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