Cyprus Beat

In today’s episode, the contract between the state Natural gas infrastructure company (Etyfa) and the CPP-Metron Consortium (CMC) is headed for termination.

Meanwhile, Cyprus and the FBI are to work together on clearing Cyprus' name in relation to the citizenship by investment programme.

Elsewhere, the electricity authority (EAC) must "change" to be a competitive organisation by the time the electricity market opens up, Energy Minister George Papanastasiou said.

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

In today’s episode, mixed reactions followed the open letter published over the weekend by United Nations envoy Maria Angela Holguin.

Meanwhile, there has been a steep rise in domestic violence cases.

Elsewhere, Cyprus will "wield its diplomatic tools" over the recent Organisation of Turkic States (OTS) meeting, to which Ersin Tatar was invited.

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

In today's episode, police arrested a 49-year-old woman on Sunday, as a suspect for promoting property sales in the north on Greek Cypriot land.

Meanwhile, an open letter by UN Secretary General personal envoy for Cyprus Maria Angela Holguin was seen as an encouraging message by Nicosia, according to government spokesman Konstantinos Letymbiotis.

Elsewhere, the met office issued a yellow weather warning for Sunday night through Monday 5pm, due to high temperatures expected to affect the island.

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

In today’s episode, United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres expressed his strong concerns over the "significant" militarisation of the buffer zone.

Meanwhile, European Union funding to support the north has reached a total of €688 million since 2006.

Elsewhere, vaping may be responsible for reduced IQs.

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

In today's episode, Italian energy giant Eni is reportedly considering divesting from specific projects, including Cyprus, but Nicosia on Wednesday said they had so far received no information.

Meanwhile, a 17-year-old boy suffering from what turned out to be acute appendicitis was subjected to a nightmarish ordeal for over 24 hours, before finally getting the surgery he urgently needed.

Elsewhere, an amended plan to address declining fertility was approved on Wednesday by the cabinet, including increased allowances and setting women’s upper age limit for aided reproduction at 53, from the previous 50.

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

In today’s episode, President Nikos Christodoulides said he remains hopeful United Nations envoy Maria Angela Holguin would continue her efforts despite her finding no common ground between Cyprus' two sides.

Meanwhile, there will be "disastrous consequences" if the war in the Middle East spreads to Lebanon, Foreign Minister Constantinos Kombos said.

Elsewhere, a British Cypriot candidate in the United Kingdom's imminent general election has been accused of "defending Adolf Hitler" on social media.

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

In today’s episode, the UN Special Representative for Cyprus and head of Unficyp Colin Stewart said on Monday that he is concerned over increased militarisation of the buffer zone, seemingly called by the stalled political process towards Cyprus talks.

Elsewhere, the first planning permit was issued on Monday through the fresh district organisation umbrella system, which ushered in a new era for local administration.

Also, the planned 48-hour strike by public hospital doctors scheduled to take place from Tuesday to Thursday has been called off following extensive discussions between the doctors’ unions, the state health services organisation (Okypy) and intervention from President Nikos Christodoulides.

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

In today’s episode, a group of Cypriot students on a school trip to Switzerland have become stranded after heavy rainfall cut off the village they are staying in.
Elsewhere, Britain has used RAF Akrotiri to send over 80 military transport planes to Beirut since the bombing of Gaza began, the Declassified UK website has reported.

Also, the health minister has called on doctors set to

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

In today’s episode, the European People’s Party has included the Cyprus problem in its list of top 10 priorities, President Nikos Christodoulides announced in Brussels on Thursday, amid a flurry of meetings linked to the Cyprus problem, top EU posts and the Middle East.

Elsewhere, the council of ministers decided on the retraction of two more “golden passports” issued to Russian oligarchs, it emerged on Thursday.

Also, the hearing for Auditor-General Odysseas Michaelides’ dismissal was postponed on Thursday, as an expert witness from Intosai (International Organisation of Supreme Audit Institutions) was unable to attend the court session.

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

In today’s episode, a ship was loaded with 2,000 pallets of humanitarian aid and expected to sail on Wednesday from Larnaca port to the US-built pier in Gaza, amid growing concerns for the project’s viability and a lawlessness on the ground which is hampering humanitarian efforts.

Elsewhere, Hezbollah’s threats are not in touch with reality as Cyprus’ role in Gaza is strictly humanitarian, Foreign Minister Constantinos Kombos stressed on Wednesday in a press conference with US ambassador Julie Fisher.

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