In today’s episode, the European Public Prosecutor’s Office (EPPO) has launched an investigation into the Great Sea Interconnector, the planned electricity link between Cyprus, Greece and Israel. 

The government has intensified efforts to strip citizenships granted under Cyprus’ now-defunct investment scheme, with seven investors and 19 relatives losing their passports this week.

Also, Cyprus faces an acute nursing shortage, with employers, hospital associations and doctors warning that the system is at breaking point.

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

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In today’s episode, Greek Foreign Minister Giorgos Gerapetritis warned of “consequences” for any “third country” which seeks to obstruct the construction of the Great Sea Interconnector, which, if complete, will link the energy grids of Greece, Cyprus, and Israel.

Elsewhere, just 13 per cent of Cypriots favour the idea of Turkey joining the European Union, according to data published by the EU’s Eurobarometer survey.

Also, the House refugees committee discussed the creation of a new national fund to reimburse Greek Cypriots who lost access to their immovable property as a result of being displaced during or after Turkey’s invasion of Cyprus in 1974.

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

In today’s episode, Larnaca’s district government is suing a metal recycling factory where an explosion injured three people for operating without a licence since 2014. 

Elsewhere, UN envoy Maria Angela Holguin’s planned Cyprus visit was postponed due to an “unforeseen issue” and will be rescheduled.

Also, trade unions called a general strike for September 11 after talks failed to secure the full reinstatement of the cost-of-living allowance (CoLA). 

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

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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.

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In today’s episode, the 'pre-election restrictions' came into effect in the north on Sunday, officially marking the beginning of the process ahead of the upcoming 'elections', scheduled to take place on October 19.

Elsewhere, Deputy Minister for European Affairs Marilena Raouna will pay working visits to Moldova and Hungary from August 25 to 27, as part of preparations for Cyprus's upcoming Presidency of the Council of the European Union in the first half of 2026.

Also, a 28-year-old man was arrested in Larnaca on Saturday afternoon in connection with a drug possession investigation, police said.  

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

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