Sir Stelios Haji-Ioannou honored Cypriot entrepreneurs with ten cash awards of 10,000 euros, who are enhancing the nation's bi-communal relationships.

Italy has voiced its concern regarding Turkey's action in Cyprus' restrictive EEZ, according to CNA.

Turkish Cyptiot leader Dervis Eroglu should have made efforts to convince Ankara to “change its hard line on the EEZ issue,” said Kudret Ozersay, the former Turkish Cypriot negotiator fired by Mr Eroglu.