Cyprus Beat

In today’s episode, organised crime in Cyprus is now often imported from abroad, Justice Minister Marios Hartsiotis said.

Meanwhile, Senegalese diplomat Khassim Diagne, who will serve as the UN’s new special representative and head of the peacekeeping force in Cyprus (Unficyp) has arrived in Cyprus to formally assume his duties, the UN said.

Elsewhere, United States President Donald Trump has nominated John Breslow of the state of Arizona to be the country’s new ambassador in Nicosia.

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

In today’s episode, the government sought to downplay worries that – amid the persistent drought – Cyprus will dry out, insisting it has taken a series of actions ensuring adequate water supply.

Meanwhile, Sunday’s Turkish Cypriot leadership election result was “a reaction from the Turkish Cypriot people” Turkish Cypriot perpetual candidate Arif Salih Kirdag said after achieving a career high of third place.

Also, more than 150 athletes aged up to 87 relived moments from their swimming careers at the 8th international veterans’ games, held this weekend at the Limassol Olympic swimming pool.

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

In today’s episode, three men,aged 58, 39, and 30, have been remanded for eight days in connection with the murder of businessman Stavros Demosthenous. 

Elsewhere, deals were signed for the commercial development of the Kronos gas reservoir in Cyprus's Block 6.

Also, Defence Minister Vasilis Palmas warned MPs of a recruitment crisis threatening the National Guard's future.

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, the governments of Cyprus and Greece moved to ease tensions over the €1.9 billion Great Sea Interconnector (GSI) on Thursday, with both sides reaffirming their commitment to the project. 

Elsewhere, Separate meetings on Thursday between trade unions, employers’ organisations and the ministers of labour and finance failed to resolve the deadlock over the cost-of-living allowance (CoLA).

Also, Cyprus remains committed to safeguarding peace, security, territorial integrity and its sovereign rights, Defence Minister Vasilis Palmas said on Thursday at the conclusion of a military exercise at Kalo Chorio.

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, public works exceeding €1 billion were awarded to Cyfield, Iacovou Brothers, and Cybarco between 2015 and 2024, the audit service reported.

Elsewhere, Cyprus’ contribution to Gaza’s reconstruction will become clearer as US President Trump’s peace plan is implemented, government sources said.

Also, Akel MP Nikos Kettiros called for the Pancyprian Refugee Gathering exhibition in Dasaki Achna to become permanent, praising its vivid portrayal of refugee experiences.

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

In today’s episode, Cyprus’ initiative on security, the rebuilding of Gaza and the humanitarian aspect was presented to leaders attending the Sharm El Sheikh conference on Gaza by President Nikos Christodoulides.

Elsewhere, Finance Minister Makis Keravnos on Monday accused Greek Energy Minister Stavros Papastavrou of “fake news” over the matter of the Great Sea Interconnector, after the latter had said last week that the former “does not show” the studies which he says show the project to not be sustainable.

Also, Israeli property developer Simon Aykut on Monday pled guilty to a total of 40 of the charges he faces related to the development and sale of Greek Cypriot property in the north, while the remaining 202 were withdrawn.

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

The Cyprus Beat briefing brought to you by the Cyprus Mail.

The Cyprus Beat briefing brought to you by the Cyprus Mail.