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13 October, 2025
 

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How technology and storytelling fueled Formula 1’s global boom

How technology and storytelling fueled Formula 1’s global boom

Stuart Morrison, communications director for the Haas Formula 1 Team and one of the key figures behind Formula 1’s rise as a global entertainment powerhouse, spoke at the 2025 Digital Agenda Cyprus Summit about how technology has transformed the sport....

Cyprus Social Services Union denies reports of neglect in Larnaca elderly case

Cyprus Social Services Union denies reports of neglect in Larnaca elderly case

The Social Services Officers Branch of PASYDY dismissed reports about an elderly woman in Larnaca allegedly being locked inside her home and living in poor conditions, calling the information “completely inaccurate.”...

Cyprus emerges as European hub for drone technology

Cyprus emerges as European hub for drone technology

Cyprus is emerging as a strategic hub for high-tech companies developing unmanned and defense systems, thanks to its neutral geopolitical profile and unique regulatory advantages, industry experts say....

Foreign buyers account for over a quarter of Cyprus property sales

Foreign buyers account for over a quarter of Cyprus property sales

Foreign buyers from outside the European Union accounted for 27% of all property sales in Cyprus in 2024, the Audit Office said Wednesday during a parliamentary review of foreign real estate acquisitions....

AI will replace jobs with routine tasks

AI will replace jobs with routine tasks

Futurist Gerd Leonhard spoke at the Digital Agenda Cyprus Summit 2025 about the human-centered, positive approach needed for the development of artificial intelligence....

We are entering the era of combating corruption

We are entering the era of combating corruption

He turned it this way and that, spoke of a “Riviera” and the displacement of residents, let Israel’s zealots dream of annexation. And yet, somehow, Donald Trump did it (did he?). ...

Roadworks begin on highways across Nicosia, Larnaca, and Famagusta

Roadworks begin on highways across Nicosia, Larnaca, and Famagusta

Motorists in Nicosia, Larnaca, and Famagusta should prepare for a series of highway maintenance and construction works in the coming weeks....

Google brings AI-enhanced search to Cyprus at Digital Agenda Summit

Google brings AI-enhanced search to Cyprus at Digital Agenda Summit

Google is introducing its “AI Mode” search feature to Cyprus, a move the company says represents one of the most significant changes to its search engine in two decades. ...

Man attending to his olive grove stumbles upon loaded pistol

Man attending to his olive grove stumbles upon loaded pistol

A routine trip to the olive groves in the village of Drouseia turned into a startling discovery Wednesday afternoon when a local resident found a loaded handgun. ...

Graham Fink on the Future of Creativity: ''AI isn’t a tool, it’s a collaborator''

Graham Fink on the Future of Creativity: ''AI isn’t a tool, it’s a collaborator''

British creative director and visual artist Graham Fink offered a thought-provoking look at creativity in the age of artificial intelligence during his talk at the 8th Annual Digital Agenda Summit in Nicosia....

Cyprus takes flight: New Nicosia Air Traffic Centre secures regional skies

Cyprus takes flight: New Nicosia Air Traffic Centre secures regional skies

Cyprus inaugurated its new Nicosia Air Traffic Control Centre in Kokkinotrimithia, a move officials say strengthens flight safety and the country’s role as a regional security hub....

Photo Radar list to launch soon: Instant fines coming to roads and checkpoints

Photo Radar list to launch soon: Instant fines coming to roads and checkpoints

Around late October to early November, the Photo Radar list will be launched after the completion of improvements and modifications made by the Police....

Trump announces breakthrough Gaza cease-fire deal between Israel and Hamas

Trump announces breakthrough Gaza cease-fire deal between Israel and Hamas

President Donald Trump announced that Israel and Hamas have agreed to the first phase of what he called his Gaza peace deal, marking a potential turning point in the two-year conflict....

Clouds at play: A gentle weather waltz across the island

Clouds at play: A gentle weather waltz across the island

A little low-pressure visitor is swirling around the Black Sea and sending us some moody skies today. But don’t worry, it’s just passing through....

Behind closed doors no more: Cyprus watchdog breaks silence on hidden investigation

Behind closed doors no more: Cyprus watchdog breaks silence on hidden investigation

The Independent Authority Against Corruption is set to release on Thursday its findings in a long-running investigation into a serving state official accused of possible acts of corruption and abuse of power....

The risk is not only geopolitical

The risk is not only geopolitical

The Cyprus-Crete electricity interconnection cable is full of thorny issues that, until resolved, would be better off out of the headlines. The project is making news for all the wrong reasons....

Two jackpot winners share €200,000 as Joker lottery rolls over

Two jackpot winners share €200,000 as Joker lottery rolls over

Two players claimed big in today’s 2972nd Joker lottery draw, each winning €100,000 in the second-tier prize category. One of the winning tickets was purchased at an agency in Aglantzia, Nicosia....

EU sends warning to Cyprus over firearms law

EU sends warning to Cyprus over firearms law

The European Commission has formally warned Cyprus, along with Bulgaria, Denmark, and France, for failing to properly implement key provisions of the EU’s firearms directive....

AI enters the bureaucracy as Microsoft Co-pilot rolls out in public administration

AI enters the bureaucracy as Microsoft Co-pilot rolls out in public administration

The government has introduced Microsoft Co-pilot, an artificial intelligence tool designed to speed up administrative work and enhance productivity across the public sector....

Elderly Larnaca woman rescued after cry for help; Son faces abuse charges

Elderly Larnaca woman rescued after cry for help; Son faces abuse charges

Authorities in Larnaca are investigating a suspected case of domestic abuse after an elderly woman was heard crying for help from behind a locked door in her home....

Argentina’s ''rock star'' president struggles to hit the right note (video)

Argentina’s ''rock star'' president struggles to hit the right note (video)

Javier Milei, Argentina’s self-styled ''rock star president,'' took to a Buenos Aires arena Monday night hoping to turn boos into applause. Leather jacket? Check. Wild hair? Check. A crowd chanting his name like he was Mick Jagger reincarnated? Double check....

Cyprus weighs raising social media age from 14 to 16

Cyprus weighs raising social media age from 14 to 16

Cyprus lawmakers are debating a proposal to raise the minimum age for social media use from 14 to 16, sparking both support and caution over how it would be enforced....

Digital Agenda Cyprus Summit 2025 Kicks Off Tomorrow

Digital Agenda Cyprus Summit 2025 Kicks Off Tomorrow

Just one day to go until the Digital Agenda Cyprus Summit 2025, the island’s leading conference for the new digital era, takes the stage at the Nicosia Municipal Theatre, featuring a lineup of world-class speakers....

EU introduces fingerprint & facial scans for non-EU travelers

EU introduces fingerprint & facial scans for non-EU travelers

If you’re visiting the EU from outside Europe, including from the UK, be ready for a new way to cross the border. Starting next Sunday, the Entry/Exit System (EES) will require first-time visitors to scan their passport, fingerprints, and face....

Together Forever Foundation

Together Forever Foundation

Every child deserves to grow up healthy, to smile, and to dream. Yet, there are times when an unexpected diagnosis can change everything....

Cyprus banks join Eurozone’s instant transfers

Cyprus banks join Eurozone’s instant transfers

Starting Thursday, October 9, all Eurozone banks, including those in Cyprus, will be required not only to process instant payments but also to verify the recipient’s name and IBAN when executing transfers....

Christodoulides plays his tax card to break the ATA deadlock

Christodoulides plays his tax card to break the ATA deadlock

President Nikos Christodoulides has pulled what looks like an ace from his sleeve, a package of tax breaks aimed at sweetening the deal for employers and finally unblocking the long-stalled dispute over the Cost-of-Living Allowance, or ATA....

Weather forecast: Cloudy skies, occasional airborne patio furniture

Weather forecast: Cloudy skies, occasional airborne patio furniture

Barbara, the low-pressure system with a flair for theatrics, is currently pirouetting over the northern Aegean and heading northeast....

Cyprus tourism hits record highs, but who’s spending the most?

Cyprus tourism hits record highs, but who’s spending the most?

Cyprus is experiencing a surge in tourism, but not all visitors are equally generous with their wallets. Recent data sheds light on which travelers contribute most to the island’s economy....

Photos of October’s spectacular harvest supermoon lighting up the Cyprus sky

Photos of October’s spectacular harvest supermoon lighting up the Cyprus sky

The first supermoon of 2025, known as the “Harvest Moon,” made its appearance on Tuesday night (07/10). It is the largest and brightest full moon of the year. ...

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