In today’s episode, the president vowed that Cyprus is shifting gears to end its energy isolation and it is uniquely positioned to contribute to the Eastern Mediterranean’s energy solutions.

Elsewhere, the European Commission disagreed with parliament’s compromise proposal over reduced VAT on homes, amid an impending deadline just over a week from now.

There’s also Turkish Cypriot leader Ersin Tatar congratulating Turkey’s president Recep Tayyp Erdogan following his victory in the presidential elections on Sunday.

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