ESC 2023/2024

By Safa Difi One of the most rewarding projects I have worked on at Hope for Children (HFC) was the HFC’s Got Talent show. Alongside my dedicated peers, Cristina and Chloe, we poured our hearts and souls into creating...

By Lorenzo Italiano Since the beginning of my ESC at “Hope For Children” I have been implementing a project on hate speech alongside one of the project managers. A few months ago we started forming and recruiting young activists...

By Cristina Fossanetti Since January 2024, the regulations regarding refugees’ access to the labour market in Cyprus slightly changed. The biggest change is that asylum seekers can start working only nine months after registering with the Asylum Office. Due...

In the dynamic environment of international workplaces, where multilingualism is the norm, communication can sometimes hit stumbling blocks. Idioms, those colourful expressions where the words' literal meanings don't align with their collective significance, often stand as the...

By Cristina Fossanetti The new European Migration Pact entered into force at the beginning of April 2024, a measure much needed as the flow of migrants and asylum seekers continues to increase especially on the shoulders of the so-called...

By Costanza Mutti

When one thinks of Cyprus, it can’t help but think about it being a tiny country, geographically located right next to the Asian continent, but still part of the European one. Many know Cyprus either because of its recent conflicted past or...

In 2023, the Interior Ministry of Cyprus embarked on an ambitious endeavour, identifying 358 apartment complexes across Cyprus in need of reconstruction or renovation. With a 10-year-long timeline and a budget of €130 million, the ktízo urban renewal plan has been described...

One of the first things I noticed as I settled into my new home in Cyprus was the constant presence of these feline companions. Everywhere. They gracefully roam the streets, sleep inside my trash can, sit perched on the top of...

This feeling I had been told, the famous homesickness, came upon me, when I did not think it was possible. This fatigue, this discomfort, this discontent, or this disappointment took hold of me without...