Cyprus Beat

In today’s episode, the Green Party said it had written to Auditor-General Odysseas Michaelides, calling on him to investigate a property accused of breaching environmental regulations.

Meanwhile, the reference point for the Cyprus problem is now the United Nations General Assembly, Foreign Minister Constantinos Kombos said.

Elsewhere, a 10-year-old British girl who was found unconscious in a hotel swimming pool is in a critical condition.

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

In today's episode, a private construction project by a well-connected Greek Cypriot architect has sparked protests after appropriating a waterfall on Kryos Potamos, a Troodos river known for the Caledonian and Millomeri falls.

Meanwhile, the government has urged the Electricity Authority to implement immediate measures to reduce the risk of fires caused by faulty equipment or power cables.

Elsewhere, since April, the British bases have issued €8,700 in fines for the illegal use of hunting dogs in game reserve areas, emphasising a strict zero-tolerance policy.

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

In today's episode, the Cyprus government and the Turkish Cypriot leadership are in a furious row over a decision by tour operator Tui to stop daytrips to the north, with Turkish Cypriot leader Ersin Tatar gearing up to open hotels in Varosha in retaliation.

Meanwhile, Limassol police are investigating an assault and theft involving a 64-year-old man who was allegedly lured to the scene by a young girl.

Elsewhere, Cyprus will be participating in Junior Eurovision 2024 with 11-year-old Maria Pissarides. The contest will be taking place in Madrid on November 16, 2024.

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

In today’s episode, up to 100,000 people could be evacuated from Lebanon through Cyprus, Foreign Minister Constantinos Kombos said.

Meanwhile, the number of migrants stranded in the buffer zone has reached 86.

Elsewhere, Turkish Cypriots have reacted angrily to a reported deal struck between the Republic of Cyprus and tour operators to cut the number of overseas tourists visiting the north while on holiday in Cyprus.

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

In today’s episode, the government will nominate Costas Kadis to be European Commissioner.

Meanwhile, Greek doctors are seeking work in Cyprus' Gesy.

Elsewhere, a man was fined €23,500 after being found trying to trap mouflon in snares with the aim of selling them on.

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

In today’s episode, a teenager currently being held on remand for a double murder in Limassol last month has reportedly admitted to the killing, Limassol District Court heard on Sunday.

Elsewhere, bread sold as wholemeal may not be, chairman of the House environment committee Charalambos Theopemptou has said.

Also, with its political and economic tools, the EU can help break the deadlock on Cyprus talks, Transport Minister Alexis Vafeades said on Sunday.

In today’s episode, Ahmet Tugcu, the leader of the north's electricity authority Kib-Tek's employees' trade union El-Sen, was arrested and then released as chaos ensued over late-night attempts to fix faulty machinery at the Teknecik power station near Kyrenia.

Meanwhile, a 25-year-old Israeli national appeared in court over an ongoing investigation into alleged misuse of Greek Cypriot property in the north.

Elsewhere, police in Kyrenia arrested two would-be hitmen, with the pair having allegedly travelled to the north to kill a "businessman".

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

In today's episode, the 64-officer mission set to fly to Greece in the early hours of Tuesday has been called off.

Government spokesman Konstantinos Letymbiotis said the Greek government has changed its request to the EU civil protection mechanism and now is asking for land and air support.

Meanwhile, Turkish Cypriot leader Ersin Tatar pilloried Nicosia for actions he said put the entire island's security at risk amid rising tensions in the Middle East, even accusing President Nikos Christodoulides of "placing his personal reputation" above all else.

Elsewhere, a group of around 60 delivery drivers from different companies gathered near Limassol’s old port on Monday to protest against the recent wave of violence against them.

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In today’s episode, a series of events and memorial services were held to commemorate the 28th anniversary of the deaths of Tasos Isaac and Solomos Solomou, who were killed during demonstrations in the buffer zone in 1996, as well as the Helios air disaster, which occurred in 2005.

Meanwhile, Cyprus "has a duty to help" in the evacuation of European Union and third countries' citizens from crisis areas in the region, Defence Minister Vasilis Palmas said.

Elsewhere, the Cypriot foreign ministry said it was "appalled" by the Israeli bombing of the Tabeen school in Gaza City.

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In today’s episode, people living in the buffer zone called the fence stretching across the Green Line "useless".

Meanwhile, Cyprus will respond to the European Commission's request to be refunded the €69m in grants for the LNG project by the first week of September.

Elsewhere, a six-year-old child was left alone on a bus for around an hour after falling asleep on a school trip.

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