Cyprus Beat

In today's episode, a ship named as Lyme Bay, the first humanitarian aid ship sent from Cyprus to Gaza, was still waiting to dock on Tuesday, after it left Larnaca at the weekend, in a move heralded by the government as the start of the humanitarian maritime corridor, and amid continued visits with Israeli officials to hash out the details of where the aid will go. In other news, Cyprus actively supports the aviation sector, aiming to increase the nation’s air connectivity, President Christodoulides said on Tuesday during the naming ceremony of a SKY express plane called ‘Cyprus’.  And another 15 vultures have arrived in Cyprus from Spain as part of ongoing efforts to save the endangered Griffon Vulture species on the island, it was announced on Tuesday.
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In today’s episode, after weeks of intensive discussions and preparations, Israel has given the green light for a humanitarian aid corridor to open between Cyprus and Gaza.

Meanwhile, the transport ministry announced 40 intercity buses will undergo inspections, following revelations that problematic buses were reportedly put on the road.

Elsewhere, the 2024 state budget looks set to pass the House after Annita Demetriou threw Disy's weight behind it.

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In today’s episode, President Nikos Christodoulides said he would visit Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan if he was invited.

In other news, the government wants the European Union to consider declaring parts of Syria "safe".

Elsewhere, Father Christmas visited the Makarios hospital.

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In today’s episode, it was revealed that a fish farm has been operating illegally for years in a Limassol village, destroying the environment around the Kouris dam.

In other news, four Cyprus-based companies and one individual were hit by United States sanctions for being complicit in furthering Russia's war against Ukraine.

Meanwhile, Cyprus joined 152 other countries voting in favour of a United Nations General Assembly resolution which called for an immediate humanitarian ceasefire in Gaza.

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In today’s episode, the government on Tuesday sought to downplay the notion that it supports spying on journalists, in relation to new EU legislation. In other news, Turkish Cypriot leaders have rejected Israeli allegations that the north was being used by Iran to harbour terrorists with the aim of attacking Israelis in Cyprus. And a total of 943,978 people are now registered on GESY, Health Minister Popi Kanari said on Tuesday. 

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In today's episode, President Nikos Christodoulides met the Turkish Cypriot leader Ersin Tatar on Monday at an event a Ledra Palace hosted by the UN peacekeeping mission in Cyprus (Unficyp), in what is the two leaders’ first meeting since last July.

Meanwhile, two Iranian nationals may face deportation after they were linked to a foiled terror attack against Israelis and Jews in Cyprus, police said.

Elsewhere, former presidents of the Republic and former presidents of the House of Representatives stand to lose some lifelong perks - like the limo and a driver - if a bill tabled by MP Alexandra Attalides gets enacted into law.

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In today's episode, Israel helped Cyprus foil an Iranian-ordered attack against Israelis and Jews on the island, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s office said on Sunday, as Cypriot authorities remained tight-lipped citing national security issues.

Meanwhile, Justice Minister Anna Procopiou said Cyprus is treating the upcoming holiday period as ‘high-risk’ in light of the war raging in the Middle East. She stressed the country was upping security measures amid fears of a ‘lone wolf attack'.

Elsewhere, a 17-year-old is in critical condition after he was hit by a car in Limassol, and flew into a pavement due to the impact.

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In today’s episode, Greece and Turkey agreed to reboot their relations, establishing a roadmap designed to usher in a new era of closer ties.

Meanwhile, buses will be running back to normal by Monday or Wednesday at the latest, Transport Minister Alexis Vafeades said..

Elsewhere, recent weeks have witnessed a surge of Covid-19 cases across Cyprus.

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In today’s episode, Cypriot children displayed below average competencies in the 2022 report of the Programme for International Student Assessment (Pisa).

Meanwhile, the government gave its consent for the individual pegged by the UN secretary-general to be his envoy in Cyprus.

Elsewhere, a 29-year-old woman was sentenced to two years in prison in the north on Wednesday for stealing 700TL (€22.41).

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