Cyprus Beat

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In today’s episode, the 'pre-election restrictions' came into effect in the north on Sunday, officially marking the beginning of the process ahead of the upcoming 'elections', scheduled to take place on October 19.

Elsewhere, Deputy Minister for European Affairs Marilena Raouna will pay working visits to Moldova and Hungary from August 25 to 27, as part of preparations for Cyprus's upcoming Presidency of the Council of the European Union in the first half of 2026.

Also, a 28-year-old man was arrested in Larnaca on Saturday afternoon in connection with a drug possession investigation, police said.  

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.

In today’s episode, more than half of the 81,000 vehicles recalled in Cyprus due to faulty Takata airbags have now been fixed, according to the road transport department, however 33,000 remain pending as the deadline until October nears. 

Elsewhere, Cypriot aid bound for Gaza arrived at the Israeli port of Ashdod, the Foreign Ministry confirmed on Wednesday.

Also, parents in Cyprus are being urged to shop smart this back-to-school season, as a new survey by the Consumers Association reveals wide price differences across school supplies.

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.

In toady’s episode, the wildfire that broke out Sunday afternoon between Tsada and Koili is now close to containment, fire service spokesman Andreas Kettis announced.

Elsewhere, a controversial rule in Limassol’s Amathus area limiting households to two dogs is under scrutiny after the top veterinary official said no clear legal framework exists for such measures.

Police said on Sunday that no explosive device was found after a search at a premises in Ayia Napa, which had earlier been evacuated following information about the possible presence of a bomb.

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, Deputy Minister of Tourism Costas Koumis said that the main challenge after the Limassol wildfires is to restore tourism quickly in affected areas. 

Elsewhere, a 26-year-old man was arrested early Monday in Larnaca on suspicion of drug possession and traffic offenses.

Also, a recent poll shows President Nikos Christodoulides (52%) and former auditor-general Odysseas Michaelides (51%) as the likeliest candidates for the 2028 presidential election.

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

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