Cyprus Beat

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 will "certainly be better than pre...

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 this and more in the Cyprus Beat brie...

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 reporting to authorities that he had been robbed by te...

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 force said it is seeking to purchase two addit...

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 the United Kingdom prepares for possible evacuations...

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-old British girl who was found unconscious in a hote...

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 caused by faulty equipment or power cables. El...

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 man who was allegedly lured to the scene by a y...

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 number of overseas tourists visiting the north while o...

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 tools, the EU can help break the deadlock on Cyprus...

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 investigation into alleged misuse of Greek Cypriot...

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 Nicosia for actions he said put the entire islan...

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 European Union and third countries' citizen...

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 falling asleep on a school trip. All...

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 the buffer zone. Elsewhere, the state heal...

In today’s episode, a police officer facing trial for rape and domestic 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 Iran. Also, three men were found guilty on Tuesday...

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 Robinson is currently on holiday in Cyprus, stayin...

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 baby who died of malnourishme...

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 cent of Cypriots believe the rise of Elam is...

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 both on producers and consumers&...

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 hooded men climbed up traffic cameras in Limassol a...

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 Consumers Association has reported a significant incre...

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 Beat briefing brought to you by the Cyprus Mail.

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 tape was "illegally" sh...