In today’s episode, the Republic of Cyprus must have a leading role regarding Syria and its future, particularly due to its geographic proximity to the country, President Nikos Christodoulides said on Sunday.

Elsewhere, Volt has elected its new leadership during its in-house elections that put Andromachi Sophocleous and Panos Parras as the new party heads.

Also, President Nikos Christodoulides condemned the violent incidents which unfolded over the weekend between teenagers and police officers across the country, leaving havoc in their wake.

All this and more in today’s Daily News Briefing brought to you by the Cyprus Mail.