In today’s episode, speaking after a meeting with President Christodoulides French President Emmanuel Macron said Cyprus can count on France’s support in the efforts to find a lasting solution to the Cyprus problem and in the field of defence, should the island require military assistance.

Meanwhile, Turkish Cypriot media reported that no sales transaction was made for the three hotels in Varosha through the immovable property commission.

Elsewhere, Cyprus’ ranking in world press freedom jumped 10 spots this year to be 55th out of 180 countries across the world. The published figures, however, reveal growing concerns of self-censorship.

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