Cyprus Beat

In today’s episode, President Nikos Christodoulides heralded his invitation to meet United States President Joe Biden at the White House.

Meanwhile, a 20-day-old baby died and six more remained in intensive care after being fed ethanol while in hospital.

All this and more in the Cyprus Beat briefing brought to you by the Cyprus Mail.

In today’s episode, President Nikos Christodoulides announced that the government is "very close" to making announcements regarding Cyprus' entry into the US visa waver programme.

Meanwhile, the British bases reported the seizure of 312 illegally trapped blackcaps, or 'ambelopoulia' during checks at crossing points.

All this and more in the Cyprus Beat briefing brought to you by the Cyprus Mail.

In today’s episode, a deal regarding the delivery of the floating storage and re-gasification unit (Fsru) that is part of the liquefied natural gas project at Vasiliko has been reached by the Cyprus government and the Chinese CPP-Metron Consortium, Energy Minister George Papanastasiou announced.

Elsewhere, more than 20 actions worth over €30 million for the Troodos mountain countryside were presented by President Nikos Christodoulides on Tuesday night.

Also, a father from Larnaca on Tuesday claimed that school bullying is the cause behind his son having been hospitalised last week.

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

In today’s episode, the police control systems at airports and checkpoints have been restored after the country was targeted by six cyber attacks.

Meanwhile, Disy called for a "holistic" approach to tackling the problem of affordable housing.

Elsewhere, MEP Fidias Panayiotou called for a protest against the government's ban of mobile phones from schools.

All this and more in the Cyprus Beat briefing brought to you by the Cyprus Mail.

In today’s episode, Interior Minister Constantinos Ioannou will be travelling to Apia, Samoa for the Commonwealth Heads of Government meeting taking place between 21 and 26 October, an announcement said on Sunday.

Elsewhere, Cyprus' government portal was the victim of a cyberattack Sunday but the authorities coped with the incident successfully, the Deputy Ministry of Research,

Also, Firefighters rescued three people stuck in their car at the Larnaca Salt Lake, fire services spokesman Andreas Kettis said on Sunday.

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

In today's episode, all eyes are fixed on whether the two leaders in Cyprus will be willing and able to engage sufficiently to allow an informal five-party meeting with the three guarantor powers to take place in the coming months.

Meanwhile, two new cases involving assaults and robberies against food delivery workers were reported during Tuesday night in Limassol, amid ongoing investigations by the police into similar incidents.

Elsewhere, Labour MP Bambos Charalambous has been elected as the new chair of the All-Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) for Cyprus in London, following the group’s first general assembly of the new parliamentary term.

All this and more in the Cyprus Beat briefing brought to you by the Cyprus Mail.

In today’s episode, the informal tripartite dinner meeting with the Greek and Turkish Cypriot leaders in New York was described “very good” by UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres.

Elsewhere, marketing fresh fruit and vegetables is still “seriously problematic”, with exorbitant retail prices and profits of up to 342 per cent, the Cyprus Consumers Association said on Tuesday.

Also, the state-run company in charge of the liquefied natural gas (LNG) import terminal denied on Tuesday claims that the jetty is at risk due to corrosion, and hinted that ulterior motives might be behind the reports.

All this and much more in todays Daily News Briefing, brought to you by the Cyprus Mail.

In today's episode, President Nikos Christodoulides and British Prime Minister Keir Starmer are on the “same page” regarding the solution of the Cyprus problem, that there cannot be a solution outside the agreed framework.

Meanwhile, MPs have criticised the transfer of human trafficking oversight to the deputy ministry of migration, arguing that this issue, which encompasses both foreign and local nationals, should be managed by the justice ministry due to its links to organised crime.

Elsewhere, Paphos Mayor Phedonas Phedonos criticized state welfare services for their chronic inadequacy and illegal operations following a fire at a minor accommodation center.

All this and more in the Cyprus Beat briefing brought to you by the Cyprus Mail.

In today's episode, Cyprus’ first natural gas extraction will most likely be from the Kronos reservoir in block 6, which may be in 2027, Energy Minister George Papanastasiou said on Sunday.

Meanwhile, President Nikos Christodoulides is travelling to London on Monday after an invitation by British Prime Minister Keir Starmer.

Elsewhere, a delivery driver in Limassol reported getting ambushed by three individuals who attacked him and stole his phone and wallet, police said on Sunday.

All this and more in the Cyprus Beat briefing brought to you by the Cyprus Mail.

In today’s episode, Finance Minister Makis Keravnos announced on Thursday that measures to tackle the high cost of living will be reintroduced, including zero VAT on diapers, baby milk, female hygiene products, and fruits and vegetables

Elsewhere, Newly appointed auditor-general Andreas Papaconstantinou expressed confidence on Thursday that any disagreements with the Law Office would be resolved through dialogue, emphasising the importance of the Audit Office's independence and access to data.

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