In today’s episode, the HIO has faced renewed criticism for paying extortionate rates on medicines, far more than the government used to before the rollout of the national health system, Gesy.

Elsewhere, Cyprus has repatriated close to 7,000 migrants during 2022 and is a model within the EU for such returns.

There’s also the latest from the candidate for the position of the US Ambassador to Cyprus - Julie Fisher - who said she would use the full weight of her office to support Cypriot-led, UN-facilitated efforts to reunify Cyprus as a bizonal, bicommunal federation with political equality for all Cypriots.

All these and more in your Daily News Briefing, brought to you by the Cyprus Mail.