In today’s episode, UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres is disappointed over the lack of progress in resuming Cyprus talks and has called on both sides not to miss other opportunities for dialogue.

Meanwhile, President Nikos Christodoulides assured his ministers that he would personally inform them about the reshuffle, dispelling media reports suggesting the changes would be completed before the 18-month mark, which is when they would be eligible for ministerial pensions.

Elsewhere, internationally acclaimed football star Cristiano Ronaldo has become an investor in UFL, a new free-to-play football video game, created by a company in Paphos.

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