In today’s episode, two grandparents and two grandchildren died after being involved in a road traffic collision.

Meanwhile, President Nikos Christodoulides said in his New Year message there is "no magic wand" to tackle the myriad of challenges Cyprus faces.

Elsewhere, Israel's outgoing Foreign minister said the country is prepared to let ships deliver aid to Gaza immediately.

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