In today's episode, the Cyprus Government on Wednesday spun the new minimum wage in a positive light, saying that in terms of purchasing power, the €940 a month, seen by unions as inadequate, was in fact worth €1,036 in terms of purchasing power standards (PPS).  In other news, new British High Commissioner Irfan Siddiq said he looked forward to strengthening ties with the island as he presented his credentials to President Anastasiades at the presidential palace in Nicosia, and two adult green sea turtles, found injured in the sea off the coast of Limassol a few months ago, were released back in the sea on Wednesday.

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