In today’s episode, more than half of the 81,000 vehicles recalled in Cyprus due to faulty Takata airbags have now been fixed, according to the road transport department, however 33,000 remain pending as the deadline until October nears. 

Elsewhere, Cypriot aid bound for Gaza arrived at the Israeli port of Ashdod, the Foreign Ministry confirmed on Wednesday.

Also, parents in Cyprus are being urged to shop smart this back-to-school season, as a new survey by the Consumers Association reveals wide price differences across school supplies.

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