Cyprus Beat

In today’s episode, Cyprus is turning to the west to renew its air defence systems. Meanwhile, the widow of Cypriot businessman Halil Falyali, who was assassinated in 2022, was one of 250 people indicted in Turkey following a large-scale investigation into money laundering and illegal gambling. Elsewhere, the Larnaca municipality announced its intention to hold a demonstration to protest the government's handling of the town's marina and port. All this and more in the Cyprus Beat briefing brought to you by the Cyprus Mail.

In today’s episode, Cyprus' National Guard is "on alert because the region is in a state of constant, prolonged instability". Meanwhile, two companies were fined €22,000 after a man fell to his death at a construction site. Elsewhere, unexploded mortar shells which were found on the grounds of what will soon be Turkish Cypriot leader Ersin Tatar's new official residence were detonated. All this and more in the Cyprus Beat briefing brought to you by the Cyprus Mail.

In today’s episode, people convicted for minor drug offences will be able to apply for a professional driver’s licence after a few years if an amendment to the law passes, which MPs hope will address the shortage of bus drivers. Elsewhere, HIV diagnoses fell by 26 per cent in 2023 in Cyprus, Health Minister Michalis Damianos said.  Also, MPs will next week discuss the lack of a legal framework surrounding the growing trend of installing dashcams in vehicles and their potential use as evidence in cases of accidents or other cases. All this and much more in today’s Daily News Briefing Brought to you by the Cyprus Mail.

In today’s episode, European Commissioner for Fisheries and Oceans Costas Kadis stressed the importance of his role on his first day in office. Meanwhile, trade unions approved a deal put forward by Labour Minister Yiannis Panayiotou to bring to an end almost a month’s worth of strikes in the concrete sector. Elsewhere, Health Minister Michael Damianos said he is “optimistic” that an ongoing dispute between doctors and the state health services organisation (Okypy) will be resolved within the week. All this and more in today’s Daily News Briefing brought to you by the Cyprus Mail.

In today’s episode, Cyprus is preparing for potential NATO membership if Turkey lifts its objections, President Nikos Christodoulides said on Thursday. He confirmed advanced discussions with the US on utilising NATO-related opportunities and with the EU regarding naval base upgrades, signaling significant developments in the country’s defence and security sector. Elsewhere, The House of Representatives on Thursday approved a law making ‘revenge porn’ a criminal offense punishable by up to 14 years in prison, irrespective of the victim’s gender. Introduced by Akel MP Giorgos Koukoumas, the bill passed with 34 votes in favor and one against. All this and more in today’s Daily News Briefing brought to you by the Cyprus Mail.

In today’s episode, Cyprus and Greece reaffirmed their commitment to "institutionalise intergovernmental summits". Meanwhile, President Nikos Christodoulides said Greece and Cyprus are "strong supporters" of "upgrading" the European Union's relations with Jordan. Elsewhere, the police warned of the arrival of "dangerous" Polish football fans arriving in Cyprus ahead of Omonia's Europa Conference League fixture with Legia Warsaw. All this and more in the Cyprus Beat briefing brought to you by the Cyprus Mail.

In today’s episode, doctors working at state hospitals started a two-day strike on Tuesday morning as a dispute over performance-based bonuses paid by the state health services Okypy rolls on. Elsewhere, despite the rainfall so far during November already reaching 150 per cent of the average for the month, the island’s reservoirs remain largely empty. Also, Cypriot Member of the European Parliament Fidias Panayiotou on Tuesday announced his intention to invite schoolchildren to the European Parliament building, prompting the Cypriot education ministry to distance itself from the initiative. All this and more in today’s Daily News Briefing brought to you by the Cyprus Mail.

In today’s episode, doctors working at state hospitals went on strike. Meanwhile, Cypriot MEP Loucas Fourlas launched a scathing attack on the European Union's "hypocrisy" on the Cyprus problem. Elsewhere, Eurobank is set to raise its stake in Hellenic Bank to 93.47 per cent. All this and more in the Cyprus Beat briefing brought to you by the Cyprus Mail.

In today’s episode, a yellow weather warning for strong winds in Cyprus on Sunday saw chaos ensure around the island. Sticking with the weather, the first snowfall of the winter was recorded on Sunday in Troodos, and down as far as Prodromos. Elsewhere, a 10-day old seal, one of the rarest animals in Europe, was rescued off the coast of Cyprus, the ministry of agriculture announced on Sunday. All this and much more in today’s Daily News briefing brought to you by the Cyprus Mail.

In today's episode, at the Economist summit in Nicosia, President Nikos Christodoulides and Foreign Minister Constantinos Kombos stressed the EU's diminishing role in addressing global crises, such as those in Ukraine and the Middle East. Meanwhile, the Cyprus tax department has warned 19 football clubs to adhere to their tax repayment obligations or face legal action, including potential criminal proceedings. Elsewhere, a child in Cyprus was identified by the Greek police as the person who had sent threatening emails on New Year’s Day regarding bombs at Greek airports. All this and more in the Cyprus Beat briefing brought to you by the Cyprus Mail.