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September 18 Daily News Briefing

Cyprus Beat ·

2025/09/18

In today’s episode, auditor-general Andreas Papaconstantinou accused Justice Minister Marios Hartsiotis of attempting to introduce “big brother” into the audit office through the government’s planned reforms to the body.Meanwhile, Turkish Cypriot Nicosia mayor Mehmet Harmanci told United Nations envoy Maria Angela Holguin that the idea of a two-state solution to the Cyprus problem is an “illusion” and “devoid of any legal or political basis”.Also, Defence Minister Vasilis Palmas said there

00:05:29

September 17 Daily News Briefing

Cyprus Beat ·

2025/09/17

In today’s episode, talks between Cyprus trade unions and Labour Minister Yiannis Panayiotou ended without agreement on the future of the Automatic Cost of Living Allowance (CoLA).Elsewhere, Five Greek Cypriots remain detained by Turkish-controlled authorities after trying to visit their properties in northern Cyprus, Foreign Minister Konstantinos Kompos confirmed on Tuesday.Also, a fire which broke out in the early hours of Tuesday morning in Limassol left a vehicle completely obliterated, police

00:02:59

September 16 Daily News Briefing

Cyprus Beat ·

2025/09/16

The Cyprus Beat briefing brought to you by the Cyprus Mail.

00:05:00

September 15 Daily News Briefing

Cyprus Beat ·

2025/09/15

In today’s episode, President Nikos Christodoulides held a telephone call with Israeli President Isaac Herzog and said after the call that he had “stressed the importance to deescalate tensions”.Meanwhile, there will be no problems with the Paphos district’s water supply next year, “regardless of the weather conditions”, the agriculture ministry’s undersecretary Andreas Gregoriou said.Also, Turkish Cypriot leader Ersin Tatar told Turkish Cypriots to “not embarrass” influential late Turkish Cypriot

00:02:27

September 12 Daily News Briefing

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2025/09/12

The Cyprus Beat briefing brought to you by the Cyprus Mail.

00:05:39

September 11 Daily News Briefing

Cyprus Beat ·

2025/09/11

In today’s episode, Cyprus faces disruption on Thursday as a three-hour strike hits airports, schools, and public services over the Cost-of-Living Allowance (CoLA). Also, Cyprus will spend a €1.1 billion EU loan from the SAFE programme over five years to strengthen defence and support local defence industries, Defence Minister Vassilis Palmas announced.Elsewhere, three of five Greek Cypriots arrested in northern Cyprus in July were released on bail on Wednesday.All this and more in today’s Daily

00:05:39

September 10 Daily News Briefing

Cyprus Beat ·

2025/09/10

In today’s episode, Greek Foreign Minister Giorgos Gerapetritis said there are “manifest interests” working to ensure that the Great Sea Interconnector will never be constructed.Meanwhile, Gerapetritis also denied that his father-in-law is the subject of the European public prosecutor’s office (EPPO) investigation into the Great Sea Interconnector project, which was announced last week.Also, Cypriot members of the European parliament on Tuesday addressed the chamber in Strasbourg for the first time

00:04:59

September 9 Daily News Briefing

Cyprus Beat ·

2025/09/09

In today’s episode, despite yet another meeting earlier on Monday failing to yield any breakthrough on the contentious Cost‑of‑Living Allowance (CoLA), trade unions -SEK, PEO, PASYDY, and DEOK - confirmed that they would proceed with the general strike planned for Thursday, September 11.Elsewhere, Finance Minister Makis Keravnos said Monday that the final cost of the Great Sea Interconnector remains uncertain, with estimates ranging between €2 billion and €3 billion.Also, authorities and economic

00:02:25

September 8 Daily News Briefing

Cyprus Beat ·

2025/09/08

The Cyprus Beat briefing brought to you by the Cyprus Mail.

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September 5 Daily News Briefing

Cyprus Beat ·

2025/09/05

In today’s episode, the European Public Prosecutor’s Office (EPPO) has launched an investigation into the Great Sea Interconnector, the planned electricity link between Cyprus, Greece and Israel. The government has intensified efforts to strip citizenships granted under Cyprus’ now-defunct investment scheme, with seven investors and 19 relatives losing their passports this week.Also, Cyprus faces an acute nursing shortage, with employers, hospital associations and doctors warning that the system is

00:02:06

September 4 Daily News Briefing

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2025/09/04

The Cyprus Beat briefing brought to you by the Cyprus Mail.

00:05:25

September 3 Daily News Briefing

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2025/09/03

In today’s episode, Greek Foreign Minister Giorgos Gerapetritis warned of “consequences” for any “third country” which seeks to obstruct the construction of the Great Sea Interconnector, which, if complete, will link the energy grids of Greece, Cyprus, and Israel.Elsewhere, just 13 per cent of Cypriots favour the idea of Turkey joining the European Union, according to data published by the EU’s Eurobarometer survey.Also, the House refugees committee discussed the creation of a new national fund to

00:04:51

September 2 Daily News Briefing

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2025/09/02

In today’s episode, Larnaca’s district government is suing a metal recycling factory where an explosion injured three people for operating without a licence since 2014. Elsewhere, UN envoy Maria Angela Holguin’s planned Cyprus visit was postponed due to an “unforeseen issue” and will be rescheduled.Also, trade unions called a general strike for September 11 after talks failed to secure the full reinstatement of the cost-of-living allowance (CoLA). All this and more in today’s Daily News Briefing

00:02:41

September 1 Daily News Briefing

Cyprus Beat ·

2025/09/01

The Cyprus Beat briefing brought to you by the Cyprus Mail.

00:04:43

August 28 Daily News Briefing

Cyprus Beat ·

2025/08/28

In today’s episode, Finance Minister Makis Keravnos warned he could abandon his tax reform plans entirely if parliament amends them excessively. Elsewhere, Cyprus confirmed it has received the report from the US Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) on the Limassol mountain wildfire that killed two people.Also, Turkish Cypriot leader Ersin Tatar on Wednesday demanded advance notice of procedural changes at Cyprus’ crossing points, after rumours of new rules from a Republic

00:02:26

August 27 Daily News Briefing

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2025/08/27

The Cyprus Beat briefing brought to you by the Cyprus Mail.

00:02:46

August 26 Daily News Briefing

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2025/08/26

The Cyprus Beat briefing brought to you by the Cyprus Mail.

00:13:21

August 25 Daily News Briefing

Cyprus Beat ·

2025/08/25

In today’s episode, the 'pre-election restrictions' came into effect in the north on Sunday, officially marking the beginning of the process ahead of the upcoming 'elections', scheduled to take place on October 19.Elsewhere, Deputy Minister for European Affairs Marilena Raouna will pay working visits to Moldova and Hungary from August 25 to 27, as part of preparations for Cyprus's upcoming Presidency of the Council of the European Union in the first half of 2026.Also, a

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August 22 Daily News Briefing

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2025/08/22

The Cyprus Beat briefing brought to you by the Cyprus Mail.

00:04:19

August 21 Daily News Briefing

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2025/08/21

In today’s episode, more than half of the 81,000 vehicles recalled in Cyprus due to faulty Takata airbags have now been fixed, according to the road transport department, however 33,000 remain pending as the deadline until October nears. Elsewhere, Cypriot aid bound for Gaza arrived at the Israeli port of Ashdod, the Foreign Ministry confirmed on Wednesday.Also, parents in Cyprus are being urged to shop smart this back-to-school season, as a new survey by the Consumers Association reveals wide price

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