In today’s episode, the health condition of Archbishop Chrysostomos remains critical, according to the latest medical announcement issued on Monday. Newer medical announcement will be issued depending on the progress of the archbishop’s health.

In other news, Finance Minister Constantinos Petrides yesterday defended the 2023 state budget as being a “responsible” one, with substantially augmented spending on social assistance as well as growth-oriented projects.

Elsewhere, a 24-year-old cycled around the entire island in just one day over the weekend to raise funds for thyroid cancer.

The incredible feat, accomplished by Alexandros Agrotis, began from Deryneia on Saturday afternoon, where he began a journey through the state-controlled areas through the night.

All this and more in the Cyprus Beat briefing brought to you by the Cyprus Mail.