In today’s episode, Cyprus has reinforced its maritime security by adding ten new patrol vessels to the marine and port police.

Meanwhile, former Turkish Cypriot leader Mustafa Akinci said it is "not fair" to blame Turkey for the failure of talks to solve the Cyprus problem at Crans Montana in 2017.

Elsewhere, Pakistan "fully supports the cause of northern Cyprus".

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