Daily News Briefing

In today’s episode, hundreds marched on Akrotiri base on Sunday against the British Bases turning Cyprus into an “aggressive launch pad” for the war in Gaza.

Meanwhile, with its eyes on upcoming elections, Disy has selected 90 per cent of its candidates for local government and MEPs, party leader Annita Demetriou said.

Elsewhere, the most important thing for the real economy is to reduce non-performing loans as they have been in the banking sector so the economy can function without obstacles, according to Finance Minister Makis Keravnos.

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