In today's episode, the government on Wednesday said it was at its highest level of preparedness for evacuations from the region, as Britain announced 700 troops were being deployed to Cyprus to help UK nationals leave Lebanon. Meanwhile, President Nikos Christodoulides addressed the 79th United Nations General Assembly, focusing on Cyprus’ role in…

In today’s episode, President Nikos Christodoulides appointed Andreas Papaconstantinou as the new auditor-general. Meanwhile, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said the federal model for a solution to the Cyprus problem has "completely lost its validity". Elsewhere, Christodoulides' favourability ratings are now lower than those of late Presid…

In today's episode, Diko MP Zacharias Koulias’ plan to appoint a new auditor-general as acting president was thwarted by House President Annita Demetriou, who cancelled her overseas trip to prevent his move. Meanwhile, the number of migrants arriving in Cyprus through irregular means has significantly dropped in 2024, with just over 5,000 arrivals …

In today’s episode, thousands of people gathered on Sunday to protest former Auditor-General Odysseas Michaelides’ dismissal by the Supreme Constitutional Court. Elsewhere, ten suspects were charged on Sunday for rioting outside Alphamega stadium in Limassol ahead of a scheduled Ael-Apollon match. Also, port police rescued a British couple in Limas…

In today’s episode, legal experts have labelled the dismissal of Odysseas Michaelides as auditor-general a landmark case in Cypriot justice. Lawyer Achilleas Emilianides called the ruling harsh, portraying Michaelides as one of the worst officials ever, despite his ten years of service. Elsewhere, President Nikos Christodoulides and Greek Prime Min…

In today’s episode, Attorney-General Odysseas Michaelides was fired. Outside court, he said the system has "successfully beheaded me", and claimed there had been a coordinated effort by Cyprus' establishment to have him removed from his position. Elsewhere, the now-infamous Cyprus Health and Social Sciences University in Morphou was paying invoices…

In today’s episode, the government greenlit Cyprus' participation in the Great Sea Interconnector. Meanwhile, revenue generated from gambling in 2023 exceeded €1 billion. Elsewhere, the British bases' environmental experts recorded a total of 382 sea turtles on their beaches this year. All this and more in the Cyprus Beat briefing brought to you by…

In today's episode, President Nikos Christodoulides on Monday said the Cyprus Football Association (CFA) should take responsibility over the violence which unfolded ahead of an Ael-Apollon match on Sunday and not try to hide behind their powers allowing them to run their own house. Meanwhile, intense discussions are set to take place on Tuesday reg…

In today's episode, “exemplary” punishment will be meted out to four men who were arrested after serious incidents of football violence at the Ael-Apollo match in Limassol, Justice Minister Marios Hartsiotis said on Monday. Meanwhile, Cyprus ‘had no other choice’ but to bring in US experts to help with corruption-related investigations, President N…

In today’s episode, Turkey condemned this week's signing of a roadmap to boost two-way defence cooperation between the United States and the Republic of Cyprus. Meanwhile, President Nikos Christodoulides spoke of "progress" between Cyprus and Greece regarding the Great Sea Interconnector. Elsewhere, Interior Minister Constantinos Ioannou said dange…

In today’s episode, United States sanctions imposed on entities and individuals on Cyprus are not targeting the country but oligarchs and arms traders who enable Russia to continued to waging its war in Ukraine. Meanwhile, the supreme constitutional court rejected an appeal filed by a Syrian businessman against the revocation of his Cypriot citizen…

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 offici…

In today’s episode, the eagerly-awaited meeting, which will help the government decided whether to give the green light to the Great Sea Interconnector project, will be held at the presidential palace today. Elsewhere, parties and deputies tabled 11 different bills at the House finance committee on Monday, all aimed at regulating the payment of mul…

In today's episode, President Nikos Christodoulides is to meet with United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on September 23, according to reports. Meanwhile, television series Famagusta’s director Andreas Georgiou said the message the series was intended to convey was “to love each other”. Elsewhere, villagers from the Limassol district o…

In today’s episode, the auditor-general's office currently cannot determine the full extent of Covid-19 benefit funds given to ineligible applicants. Meanwhile, the government postponed its decision on the regulatory framework for the Great Sea Interconnector project to next Tuesday. Elsewhere, the Immovable Property Commission has settled a total …

In today's episode, cabinet’s final decision over the regulatory framework of the leg of the Great Sea Interconnector project which runs between Crete and Cyprus was delayed for another day, with an extraordinary cabinet meeting now scheduled for Thursday. Meanwhile, pharmacies across Cyprus are threatening to close on holidays and nights starting …

In today’s episode, a massive volume of evidence has been gathered by investigators looking into the suspicious naturalisation of foreign investors, with the fourth case alone – involving former Transport Minister Marios Demetriades – filling 200 box files. Elsewhere, the Committee on Missing Persons has identified 52 per cent of the remains of tho…

In today's episode, former Transport Minister in the Anastasiades government Marios Demetriades has been charged in the golden passports scandal, for offences related to corruption, bribery and money laundering. Meanwhile, Health Minister Michael Damianos on Monday hailed the finding of eight kidney cross-transplant pairs between Cyprus and Israel.…

In today’s episode, stakeholders in the Aphrodite natural gas field submitted to the government a new development plan for the field. Meanwhile, Turkish Cypriot leader Ersin Tatar was outraged over streaming service Netflix's decision to show the television series 'Famagusta'. Elsewhere, Education Minister Athena Michaelidou said this school year w…

In today’s episode, cabinet approved a bill which will create the role of a "patient advocate". Meanwhile, Cyprus expressed satisfaction with the outcome of informal discussions between European Union foreign ministers and Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan. Elsewhere, a pitbull which mauled its owner was shot dead by its owner's neighbour. All t…

In today’s episode, Cyprus’ authorities “have not seen” the financing plan for the Great Sea Interconnector project, the finance ministry’s permanent secretary George Panteli said. Elsewhere, Police announced the arrest for sexual crimes of the 64-year-old man involved in the Limassol investigation, which had started off last week with the man repo…

In today's episode, a total of 184 deaths in Cyprus have been attributed to drug overdoses since 2004, data released by the Cyprus National Addictions Authority (NAAC) shows. Meanwhile, around 20,000 hunters went out on Sunday, the first day of the pheasant hunting season, game fund spokesman Petros Anayiotos said on Tuesday. Elsewhere, the police …

In today’s episode, Cyprus has seen the second largest drop in the number of firefighters within its ranks across 12 European Union member states. Meanwhile, 94 people have been arrested so far this year in connection with human smuggling offences. Elsewhere, over 100 British medical personnel have been deployed to the British bases in Cyprus as th…

In today’s episode, the Green Party said it had written to Auditor-General Odysseas Michaelides, calling on him to investigate a property accused of breaching environmental regulations. Meanwhile, the reference point for the Cyprus problem is now the United Nations General Assembly, Foreign Minister Constantinos Kombos said. Elsewhere, a 10-year-ol…

In today's episode, a private construction project by a well-connected Greek Cypriot architect has sparked protests after appropriating a waterfall on Kryos Potamos, a Troodos river known for the Caledonian and Millomeri falls. Meanwhile, the government has urged the Electricity Authority to implement immediate measures to reduce the risk of fires …

In today's episode, the Cyprus government and the Turkish Cypriot leadership are in a furious row over a decision by tour operator Tui to stop daytrips to the north, with Turkish Cypriot leader Ersin Tatar gearing up to open hotels in Varosha in retaliation. Meanwhile, Limassol police are investigating an assault and theft involving a 64-year-old m…

In today’s episode, up to 100,000 people could be evacuated from Lebanon through Cyprus, Foreign Minister Constantinos Kombos said. Meanwhile, the number of migrants stranded in the buffer zone has reached 86. Elsewhere, Turkish Cypriots have reacted angrily to a reported deal struck between the Republic of Cyprus and tour operators to cut the numb…

In today’s episode, the government will nominate Costas Kadis to be European Commissioner. Meanwhile, Greek doctors are seeking work in Cyprus' Gesy. Elsewhere, a man was fined €23,500 after being found trying to trap mouflon in snares with the aim of selling them on. All this and more in the Cyprus Beat briefing brought to you by the Cyprus Mail.…

In today’s episode, a teenager currently being held on remand for a double murder in Limassol last month has reportedly admitted to the killing, Limassol District Court heard on Sunday. Elsewhere, bread sold as wholemeal may not be, chairman of the House environment committee Charalambos Theopemptou has said. Also, with its political and economic t…

In today’s episode, Ahmet Tugcu, the leader of the north's electricity authority Kib-Tek's employees' trade union El-Sen, was arrested and then released as chaos ensued over late-night attempts to fix faulty machinery at the Teknecik power station near Kyrenia. Meanwhile, a 25-year-old Israeli national appeared in court over an ongoing investigatio…

In today's episode, the 64-officer mission set to fly to Greece in the early hours of Tuesday has been called off. Government spokesman Konstantinos Letymbiotis said the Greek government has changed its request to the EU civil protection mechanism and now is asking for land and air support. Meanwhile, Turkish Cypriot leader Ersin Tatar pilloried Ni…

In today’s episode, a series of events and memorial services were held to commemorate the 28th anniversary of the deaths of Tasos Isaac and Solomos Solomou, who were killed during demonstrations in the buffer zone in 1996, as well as the Helios air disaster, which occurred in 2005. Meanwhile, Cyprus "has a duty to help" in the evacuation of Europea…

In today’s episode, people living in the buffer zone called the fence stretching across the Green Line "useless". Meanwhile, Cyprus will respond to the European Commission's request to be refunded the €69m in grants for the LNG project by the first week of September. Elsewhere, a six-year-old child was left alone on a bus for around an hour after f…

In today's episode, Cypriot dinghy sailor Pavlos Kontides won a silver medal at the Olympic Games on Wednesday, finishing second in the medal race in the French city of Marseille to secure overall second place behind Australian Matt Wearn. Meanwhile, the government is being sued for migrant pushbacks over the dozens of asylum seekers still stranded…

In today’s episode, a police officer facing trial for rape anddomestic violence has won an appeal that means he will be released from custody on bail. Elsewhere, Germany was preparing to evacuate thousands of its nationals from Lebanon and elsewhere in the Middle East via Cyprus, amid concerns over an escalation of the conflict between Israel and I…

In today's episode, President Nikos Christodoulides was not “invited” to a tripartite meeting with Turkish Cypriot leader Ersin Tatar and United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on August 13 but “sounded out” over such a meeting, government spokesman Konstantinos Letymbiotis said on Monday. Meanwhile, far-right British fugitive Tommy Robi…

In today’s episode, President Nikos Christodoulides was not "invited" to a tripartite meeting with Turkish Cypriot leader Ersin Tatar and United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on August 13 but "sounded out" over such a meeting, government spokesman Konstantinos Letymbiotis said. Meanwhile, police arrested the mother of a three-month-old…

In today's episode, Cyprus is continuing pushbacks, it emerged on Thursday, even attempting to send migrants who arrived by sea into the buffer zone. Meanwhile, a European arrest warrant has been issued for the mother of a three-month-old infant who died in horrific conditions, infested with insect bites and severely malnourished. Elsewhere, 43 per…

In today’s episode, the three-month of child who died in the Nicosia general hospital appears to have been "left to its fate" and was in a terrible state. Meanwhile, murder seems to be the most likely scenario in the case of the two burned bodies found in a burning car. Elsewhere, prices of fruit and vegetables at Cyprus' supermarkets are "unfair b…

In today's episode, there are over 14,000 pending asylum-seeker applications from Syrian nationals waiting to be assessed, the UNHCR confirmed on Tuesday as the EU Commission said any efforts to return Syrians to their home country must be done under the watch of the UN. Meanwhile, police on Tuesday were investigating an incident during which hoode…

In today’s episode, the government is ready to help with a possible impending evacuation of Lebanon, Foreign Minister Constantinos Kombos said on Monday. Elsewhere, the government has managed to buy time to offer explanations to the EU commission over the LNG project fiasco, Energy Minister George Papanastasiou said on Monday. Also, the Cyprus Cons…

In today’s episode, a 36-year-old was remanded in custody after he was found with a 40-kilogram stash of cannabis. Meanwhile, a 32-year-old man was arrested while sitting at a supermarket cafe with a knife which appeared to have spots of blood on it. Elsewhere, hospitals are on standby to deal with cases of Covid-19. All this and more in the Cyprus…

In today’s episode, the European public prosecutor's office opened an investigation into Cyprus' Vasiliko liquefied natural gas import terminal over potential procurement fraud, misappropriation of European Union funds, and corruption. Meanwhile, Cyprus is "interested" in the role of a European Commissioner for the Mediterranean. Elsewhere, a sex t…

In today's episode, the hearing for a judicial review filed by former state pathologist Panicos Stavrianos at the Supreme Court began with accusations of conflict of interest against the state legal services, over the death inquiry which ruled that guardsman Thanasis Nicolaou was murdered. Meanwhile, Sigma TV chief executive officer Chrysanthos Tso…

In today’s episode, passenger complaints about poor treatment by airlines are at an all-time high, the Cyprus consumers association said on Tuesday. Elsewhere, plain clothes officers are patrolling the island’s beaches as dozens of thefts have been reported by beachgoers, police spokesman Christos Andreou said on Tuesday. Also, football’s governing…

In today’s episode, the Chinese CPP-Metron Consortium Ltd (CMC) should never have been awarded the Vasiliko liquified natural gas (LNG) project President Nikos Christodoulides said on Monday, as damning statements of blame continued over the sunken deal. Elsewhere, a 50-year struggle to see stolen antiquities returned to the island has finally come…

In today's episode, the construction of the liquefied natural gas terminal in Vasilikos will proceed and be completed despite the withdrawal of the Chinese consortium of companies from the project, Energy Minister George Papanastasiou assured on Sunday. Meanwhile, Cyprus “will likely take crucial and bold decisions” in the coming months, President …

In today’s episode, after endless wrangling, the Vasiliko liquified natural gas (LNG) project was pronounced dead on Thursday by the Chinese-led construction firm CPP-Metron Consortium Ltd (CMC). Elsewhere, the government on Thursday signed an agreement granting all workers in the central government and the broader public sector a 1.5 per cent rise…

In today’s episode,hundreds of ‘trapped buyers’ of property maynever receive title deeds, as their purchases are tied to developers’ mortgages on buildings ridden with irregularities. Elsewhere, disgraced United States Senator Bob Menendez is to be stripped of his honorary citizenship of Paphos, the town’s mayor Phedon Phedonos said on Wednesday. A…

In today’s episode, three party leaders announced they do not have any personal vehicles in their wealth declarations for 2024. Meanwhile, Auditor-General Odysseas Michaelides said Attorney-General George Savvides has been "threatening [him] with dismissal for months". Elsewhere, the north's 'education ministry' reacted with "deep sorrow and concer…