In today's episode, in between performing the largest concerts the island has ever seen, music superstar Ed Sheeran visited the British base of Dhekelia where he met forces personnelle and every gave an intimate performance on a beach there.

Meanwhile, MPs were apparently shocked to hear the government’s proposal that currently serving state officials would be allowed to continue to get a pension while still drawing a salary.

Elsewhere, Limassol general hospital is set for a €23 million facelift, which will see its A&E department expanded, new units set up and its overall space renovated.

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