In today’s episode, the president is in Brussels attending an EU meeting to address the sanctions on Russia – where he said Cyprus fully understands what is now happening in Ukraine as the island is itself an occupied country. He accused Turkey of undermining sanctions and serving its own interests.

Elsewhere, authorities have said they are investigating the possibility of abuse of a second child belonging to a couple who have been remanded on suspicion of forcefully shaking their two-month baby – leading to her death.

And in Covid-19 news, amid an uptick in infections, an expert advising the government on the pandemic has cautioned against further relaxations.

All this and more in your Daily News Briefing, brought to you by the Cyprus Mail.