Cypriot Energy Minister Yiorgos Lakkotrypis confirmed that the nation will begin serious discussions with Egypt regarding natural gas offerings, following ENI-KOGAS initial exploration findings.

The United Nations Peacekeeping Force in Cyprus (UNFICYP) is now being led by Norwegian Major General Kristin Lund, marking the first time in history that a female had commanded a UN peacekeeping force.

Beginning August 25th until the 27th, the 25th Session of the Central Council of the World Federation of Overseas Cypriots, the International Coordinating Committee Justice for Cyprus (POMAK-PSEKA) and the 7th World Conference of Young Overseas Cypriots (NEPOMAK) will be conducted in Nicosia, according to Parikiaki.