Cyprus Beat

In today's episode, a House audit committee session investigating how defunct company Blue Ocean left behind €14 million in unpaid taxes ended abruptly on Thursday, following heated clashes and accusations of obstruction by a state attorney.Elsewhere, medical students at the University of Cyprus have decried years-long delays in establishing university clinics, saying the lack of progress is pushing them to seek specialist training abroad — often without returning.All this and more in today's Daily News Briefing brought to you by the Cyprus Mail.

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In today's episode, most authorities backed the creation of a national financial sanctions implementation unit, meeting Cyprus' obligations to EU law, but lawyers bucked the trend and pointed to problems with the underlying legislation.Meanwhile, The Electricity Authority of Cyprus and the energy regulator will meet sometime this week in a bid to settle on a formula on how to bring down the price of electricity, the government spokesman said on Monday.Also, two boats carrying Syrian migrants to Cyprus were intercepted and returned to Syria without entering the Republic's ports, via an agreement between the Cypriot government and the transitional Syrian regime of Ahmed al-Sharaa, it was reported on Monday.All this and more in today's Daily News Briefing brought to you by the Cyprus Mail.

In today's episode, Cyprus will join the Schengen zone in 2026, President Nikos Christodoulides said.Meanwhile, Greece's independent transmission system operator Admie denied that it has plans to build an electricity interconnector to the country's Dodecanese islands rather than to Cyprus.Also, President Nikos Christodoulides said he is to meet United Nations envoy Maria Angela Holguin before the end of May.All this and more in today's Daily News Briefing brought to you by the Cyprus Mail.

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In today's episode, the European Union “consistently defends the rights of Cyprus and Cypriot citizens”, MEP Nacho Sanchez Amor said on Wednesday.Elsewhere, President Nikos Christodoulides welcomed Greek President Konstantinos Tasoulas to Nicosia on Wednesday in a ceremonial event marking his first foreign visit since taking office.Also, a proposal aiming to resolve the issue of ‘trapped' property buyers is being forwarded to the House plenum for a vote before parliament's summer break.All this and more in today's Daily News Briefing brought to you by the Cyprus Mail.

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In today's episode, three of President Nikos Christodoulides' proposals in talks on Monday on confidence building measures with Turkish Cypriot leader Ersin Tatar were rejected, with the latter said to have taken up more than half the meeting complaining about the arrests made in the south for the usurpation of Greek Cypriot property in the north.Elsewhere, A 52-year-old man has confessed to killing Yiannis Argyrou who was found dead on Sunday, admitting to the stabbing during a drug-fuelled night in a private garage in Limassol, police told the court on Monday.All this and more in today's Daily News Briefing brought to you by the Cyprus Mail.

In today's episode, Cyprus is one of Israel's closest friends, Israeli President told his Cyprus counterpart Nikos Christodoulides on Sunday during the latter's visit to the neighbouring state.Elsewhere, peace in Ukraine could see a quarter of the Ukrainians who have moved to Cyprus and their businesses return home, creating a potential threat to the island's economy.Also, two people were arrested on Sunday after police launched a murder investigation following the discovery of the dead body of 45-year-old Yiannis Argyrou in the parking area of an apartment block in the Neapolis area of Limassol.All this and more in today's Daily News Briefing brought to you by the Cyprus Mail.

In today's episode, plans to link Cyprus and Lebanon with a passenger ferry service, were confirmed on Tuesday by Transport Minister Alexis Vafeades.Elsewhere, the government on Tuesday hit back at opposition party Akel after the latter pilloried President Nikos Christodoulides for his upcoming trip to Israel.Also, Greek and Turkish Cypriot trade unions are to hold a joint event to celebrate Labour Day on May 1 which will see two marches converge in the buffer zone in front of the Ledra Palace hotel.All this and more in today's Daily News Briefing brought to you by the Cyprus Mail.

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In today's episode, turkey is planning to start drilling for natural gas off the coast of Cyprus “in the near future”, Turkish Petroleum Corporation (Tpao) research and development centre department head Muhammet Fatih Ayyildiz said on Tuesday.After a weekend marred by law breaking behaviour at Easter bonfires, Justice Minister Marios Hartsiotis on Tuesday said he would write to the Supreme Court to request that cases involving people arrested in “serious cases of juvenile delinquency” over the Easter weekend proceed to trial immediately.Elsewhere, President Nikos Christodoulides will attend the funeral of Pope Francis on Saturday.All this and more in today's Daily News Briefing brought to you by the Cyprus Mail.

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In today's episode, families preparing their Easter feasts this year will face higher prices at the checkout, with some vegetables nearly tripling in cost, according to new data.Elsewhere, the Great Sea Interconnector project was absent from announcements and discussions in Greece following a meeting of the country's National Security Council (Kysea)Also, the government is to create a national unit for the implementation of financial sanctions, Finance Minister Makis Keravnos said.All this and more in today's Daily News Briefing brought to you by the Cyprus Mail.

In today's episode, Cyprus' average monthly salary reached “almost €2,500” last year, Labour Minister Yiannis Panayiotou said.Elsewhere, Turkish Cypriot leader Ersin Tatar called on central Asian Turkic states to “be more careful”, amid a wave of anger in Turkey after five central Asian countries signed a joint declaration with the European Union which ruled out the prospect of any of them recognising the north as an independent country.Also, over 200 alien marine species have been recorded in the waters off Cyprus, fisheries department officer Katerina Georgiou said.All this and more in today's Daily News Briefing brought to you by the Cyprus Mail.

In today's episode, fresh discussions on the Cost of Living Allowance (CoLA) are set to resume after the Easter holiday, according to reports on Monday. Elsewhere, dilling at the Elektra-1 well in Cyprus' Exclusive Economic Zone has located natural gas, though not in quantities large enough for commercial use, the energy ministry said on Monday.Also, the court of appeals has rejected a man's attempt to overturn a €1,350 fine he received for wearing a face mask below his chin during the Covid-19 pandemic.All this and more in today's Daily News Briefing brought to you by the Cyprus Mail.

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In today's episode, serious concerns over delays in locating and informing car owners about safety recalls, particularly those involving defective Takata airbags, were raised on Wednesday during testimony before a parliamentary committee investigating the vehicle recall system in Cyprus.Elsewhere, Limassol district court ruled on Wednesday that the remains of murdered conscript Thanasis Nicolaou must be handed over to his family for reburial within seven days.Also, the government's proposed legislation to regulate traditional Easter bonfires—known as “lambriadjies”—will not be passed before Easter, it was confirmed on Wednesday.All this and more in today's Daily News Briefing brought to you by the Cyprus Mail.

In today's episode, a staggering 44 per cent of workers would consider moving to another country for better pay, Sek trade union said on Tuesday.Elsewhere, a village priest accused of disturbing the peace with prolonged and too loud church bell ringing appeared before the Nicosia District Court on Tuesday facing a total of 20 charges.Also, a new list of harsher sentences for crimes against animals appeared in the north's official gazette, paving the way for those found guilty of crimes against animals to receive lengthy jail terms.All this and more in today's Daily News Briefing brought to you by the Cyprus Mail. 

In today's episode, bill has been submitted to the United States' House of Representative which foresees the permanent lifting of the US arms embargo in place against Cyprus since 1987.Elsewhere, data published on Monday captured the scale of traffic congestion on the main roads of the island, with the Limassol bypass shown to be the busiest.Also, a 49-year-old man from Sweden was on Monday sentenced to 18 months in prison after having escaped from police custody at a private clinic in Larnaca in December.All this and more in today's Daily News Briefing brought to you by the Cyprus Mail.

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In today's episode, April 1 is a milestone in the history of Cyprus, President Nikos Christodoulides said on Tuesday night addressing an event to mark 70 years since the Eoka struggle against British rule started.Elsewhere, three teenagers were arrested on Tuesday after a 16-year-old reported he was attacked by 15 people the previous day outside a church in Pyrgos, Limassol.Also, football clubs that owe the state millions in tax have apparently received a new reprieve until the end of April to repay part of their debts.All this and more in today's Daily News Briefing brought to you by the Cyprus Mail.

In today's episode, two lorries crashed on the Nicosia-Limassol motorway near Choirokoitia on Monday, closing all lanes. Both drivers were seriously injured and taken to hospital.Elsewhere, the government has requested an additional €70 million to complete the long-delayed liquefied natural gas (LNG) terminal at Vasiliko, Energy Minister George Papanastasiou told MPs on Monday. Also, April 1 marks 70 years since the start of the Eoka uprising (1955-1959) against British rule.All this and more in today's Daily News Briefing brought to you by the Cyprus Mail.

In today's episode, the three most significant outcomes of the informal Geneva conference were the appointment of a UN personal envoy, the scheduling of a new meeting in July, and a joint letter from the EU leaders to the UN Secretary-General, President Nikos Christodoulides said in an interview with Phileleftheros on Sunday.Elsewhere, the Electricity Authority of Cyprus (EAC) has been carrying out underground cabling works for months as part of efforts to minimise the risk of wildfires, Agriculture Minister Maria Panayiotou said on Sunday.Also, nearly 10,000 applications have been submitted so far for an electronic identity card (eID), with more than 5,600 already issued, the Cyprus News Agency reported on Saturday.All this and more in today's Daily News Briefing brought to you by the Cyprus Mail.

In today's episode, the House of Representatives passed a law on Thursday mandating that only doctors and dentists enrolled in the general health system (Gesy) can issue prescriptions for medications covered by the system. Elsewhere, the government has urged a collective effort to combat the ongoing drought and looming water shortages, warning that the coming months will be challenging.Also, the Limassol district court will decide on April 4 whether to grant the family of Thanasis Nicolaou the return of his skeletal remains, which have been held since 2020.All this and more in today's Daily News Briefing brought to you by the Cyprus Mail.

In today's episode, police chief Themistos Arnaoutis refused on Wednesday to answer questions on law enforcement's response to last Sunday's protest by hunters, which caused major disruption on the Nicosia-Limassol motorway.Elsewhere, eight officials from the Apoel sports club pleaded guilty on Wednesday in a high-profile case involving unpaid social security contributions totalling €2.3 million.Also, out of every three households in Cyprus, one is getting by comfortably, while the other two are either barely managing or struggling to survive, a survey presented on Wednesday shows.All this and more in today's Daily News Briefing brought to you by the Cyprus Mail.

In today's episode, President Nikos Christodoulides will travel to Paris on Thursday to attend a high-level summit on Ukraine at the invitation of French President Emmanuel Macron.Elsewhere, Paphos marked Greece's March 25th Independence Day with a grand parade along Griva Digeni Avenue, featuring students, war veterans, National Guard units, and various organisations, accompanied by a marching band.Also, a 38-year-old woman and a 37-year-old man were seriously injured in a traffic accident in Larnaca in the early hours of Tuesday.All this and more in today's Daily News Briefing brought to you by the Cyprus Mail. 

In today's episode, hunters in Cyprus carried out a protest on Sunday lasting an hour and a half, blocking off the Nicosia-Limassol highway as the cooked barbecue and smoked. Elsewhere, President Nikos Christodoulides and Turkish Cypriot leader Ersin Tatar will meet on April 2, CNA reported on Sunday.Also, Cyprus' Champion Elena Kulichenko won the 7th place in the women's high jump final at the 2025 World Athletics Indoor Championships in Nanjing, China, the Cyprus Amateur Association of Athletics (CAAA) said in a post on Sunday morning.All this and more in today's Daily News Briefing brought to you by the Cyprus Mail.

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In today's episode, President Nikos Christodoulides held a one-on-one meeting with Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan following the six-party meal which officially kicked off the enlarged meeting on the Cyprus problem in the Swiss city of Geneva on Monday evening.Meanwhile, this week's enlarged meeting on the Cyprus problem “will go down as the most pointless, least productive summit of all time”, high-profile Turkish Cypriot lawyer Mine Atli said in the early hours of Tuesday morning.Elsewhere, a boat with a reported 21 people aboard capsized off the coast of Cyprus, with seven people having been confirmed as dead so far.All this and more in today's Daily News Briefing brought to you by the Cyprus Mail.

In today's episode, President Nikos Christodoulides departed with the Greek Cypriot delegation for the informal conference on the Cyprus Problem, an announcement said on Sunday afternoon. Elsewhere, the House Finance Committee on Monday will start debating the government bill that abolishes the ban on filling vacancies with permanent staff in the public sector, a measure imposed in 2013 amid the economic crisis.Also, a 45-year-old man, suspected of stabbing his girlfriend and her 17-year-old son in Limassol, was remanded for five days on Sunday morning, police said. All this and more in today's Daily News Briefing brought to you by the Cyprus Mail.

In today's episode, the three-member committee appointed to investigate the supply of vehicles from the European Union, the import of vehicles from third countries and the recall of those cars was sworn in, pledging to keep committee meetings open to ensure transparency.Elsewhere, President Nikos Christodoulides gave a long, televised address in which he reviewed and appraised his second year in office, reassuring the public that he has acted with “a steady place and a clear plan” throughout.All this and more in today's Daily News Briefing brought to you by the Cyprus Mail.

In today's episode, authorities asserted they are doing what they can to put in check the spread of solar parks on agricultural land, while affected local communities and agriculturalists complained that the size of available farmland is shrinking.Elsewhere, Cypriot members of the European Parliament called for Turkey to be excluded from the European Union's plans to bolster its defence capabilities, with one MEP describing the country as “neo-Ottoman” and another calling for sanctions on it.All this and more in today's Daily News Briefing brought to you by the Cyprus Mail.

In today's episode, Greece reiterated on Monday its commitment to the Great Sea Interconnector (GSI), a €1.9 billion subsea cable linking Europe to Cyprus and later Israel, following reports of financial and geopolitical concerns.Elsewhere, Energy Minister George Papanastasiou warned on Monday that Cyprus risks power blackouts unless electricity production and consumption are balanced.Also, a nursery teacher in Nicosia has been suspended after a video surfaced allegedly showing her threatening to throw a child out of a window, sparking public outrage over child safety.All this and more in today's Daily News Briefing brought to you by the Cyprus Mail.

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In today's episode, the cabinet on Wednesday dismissed the board of governors of the prestigious English School, citing the need to ensure the smooth operation of the institution and protect the interests of students and staff. Elsewhere, President Nikos Christodoulides on Wednesday stressed the importance of showing foreign dignitaries the buffer zone during visits.Also, A civil servant who had been off work for years due to health issues returned to his duties on Wednesday and assaulted his supervisor.All this and more in today's Daily News Briefing brought to you by the Cyprus Mail.

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In today's episode, King Willem-Alexander and Queen Maxima of the Netherlands arrived in Cyprus late Monday for a two-day state visit, marking the first-ever visit by a Dutch royal couple. Elsewhere, Cypriots headed outdoors today to celebrate Green Monday, a public holiday marking the start of Lent with fasting foods, picnics, and kite-flying.Also, Cyprus had the highest share of women in postgraduate studies and the second-highest in doctoral studies in the EU in 2022, according to Eurostat.All this and more in today's Daily News Briefing brought to you by the Cyprus Mail.

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In today's episode, the grid's capacity to meet Cyprus' electricity demand on Monday evening would be “limited”, the transmission system operator (TSO) said, as Cyprus' energy consumption spikes amid freezing temperatures.Meanwhile, the police were on Monday subjected to questions by the House human rights committee over the arrest of three people who were taking part in a protest organised in support of migrants on January 19.Also, two men have been arrested after a restaurant owner in northern Nicosia was shot in the leg on Saturday.All this and more in today's Daily News Briefing brought to you by the Cyprus Mail.