In today's episode, Italian energy giant Eni is reportedly considering divesting from specific projects, including Cyprus, but Nicosia on Wednesday said they had so far received no information.

Meanwhile, a 17-year-old boy suffering from what turned out to be acute appendicitis was subjected to a nightmarish ordeal for over 24 hours, before finally getting the surgery he urgently needed.

Elsewhere, an amended plan to address declining fertility was approved on Wednesday by the cabinet, including increased allowances and setting women’s upper age limit for aided reproduction at 53, from the previous 50.

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