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26 April, 2026
 

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UNIC Athens positioned as bridge between Europe and the U.S.

UNIC Athens positioned as bridge between Europe and the U.S.

The strategic partnership between the University of Nicosia, UNIC Athens, and Purdue University aims to create a powerful link between Europe and the United States in higher education, research and innovation....

From Achna to Athens, one kitchen keeps tradition alive

From Achna to Athens, one kitchen keeps tradition alive

On Omirou Street in Kolonaki, just a short walk from Syntagma Square, Mrs. Maria Artimati smiles as she cooks nearly every day. She has been doing this for exactly thirty years, since opening her shop in May 1996. ...

Ban on social media in Cyprus: An expert answers eight questions

Ban on social media in Cyprus: An expert answers eight questions

The discussion about banning social media for children and teenagers has recently come into sharp focus, prompting both reactions and concern. In the following interview, Dr. Elisavet Kiourti, CEO of Humane Technology and an academic in Digital Technologies, examines the issue with a research-based perspective....

The Evolution of Cypriot Cinema

The Evolution of Cypriot Cinema

While the most famous Cypriot filmmaker arguably remains Michael Cacoyannis who wrote, directed and produced ZORBA THE GREEK (1964), a lot has happened since the pioneer days of documentaries on the island’s folk culture and rural life. Cypriot cinema was born much later than that of most other countries – in the 1960s – and this edition of the _UNDERSCORE looks at the developments that have shaped it since then – from its relationship to the island’s turbulent history to the successes of the past decade. ...

Kathimerini exclusive: Ursula von der Leyen on Europe’s challenges, energy strategy, and the Cyprus issue

Kathimerini exclusive: Ursula von der Leyen on Europe’s challenges, energy strategy, and the Cyprus issue

Outlining the main challenges facing the European Union during a period of rising geopolitical uncertainty and energy pressure, the President of the European Commission says the answer lies in unity, faster progress on the energy transition, and a stronger international role....

Panic at White House dinner as armed attacker breaches security

Panic at White House dinner as armed attacker breaches security

A gunman armed with multiple weapons charged a security checkpoint at the annual White House Correspondents’ Association dinner late Saturday, triggering panic inside the ballroom and a swift response from law enforcement that left one agent injured and the suspect in custody....

Troodos nature trails reopen following safety upgrades

Troodos nature trails reopen following safety upgrades

The Department of Forests has announced the reopening of a wide network of nature study trails across the Troodos mountain region....

Cyprus is the only EU country where teenage girls lead in coding

Cyprus is the only EU country where teenage girls lead in coding

Girls aged 16 to 19 are very active in everyday digital tasks, yet programming remains an area where boys usually dominate. Cyprus is the only country where this pattern is reversed....

77 percent of Europe’s farmland birds have declined in the last decade

77 percent of Europe’s farmland birds have declined in the last decade

A recent study across Europe shows a sharp drop in birds that depend on farmland and open landscapes. This decline is tied to falling population numbers and could affect ecosystems, since these birds help control pests, spread seeds, and signal environmental conditions....

Sharp rise in school violence reported by teachers in Cyprus

Sharp rise in school violence reported by teachers in Cyprus

A recent nationwide study by POED (Pancyprian Organization of Greek Teachers) presents a troubling picture of school life in Cyprus, based on responses from 1,017 primary education teachers....

Strong El Niño forecast could push 2026 toward record global heat

Strong El Niño forecast could push 2026 toward record global heat

Climate researchers expect 2026 to rank among the hottest years ever recorded, with a strong El Niño likely to push global temperatures higher as the year progresses....

Formula 1 to return to Turkey under new five-year deal

Formula 1 to return to Turkey under new five-year deal

Formula 1 is heading back to Turkey next season for the first time since 2021, under a new five-year agreement announced by the Turkish government, marking a significant return for the Istanbul Park circuit....

EU leaders get down to business on day two

EU leaders get down to business on day two

After a more relaxed evening of talks over dinner in Ayia Napa, EU leaders rolled up their sleeves in Nicosia on Friday, shifting from pleasantries to the hard politics of money, energy and war....

Watch your interest rates: CBC sets legal limit at 11.72%

Watch your interest rates: CBC sets legal limit at 11.72%

The Central Bank of Cyprus has set the country’s reference interest rate at 11.72%, drawing a clear legal line for what counts as excessive and illegal lending....

Sky Masters: Appointed General Sales Agent of DAN AIR in Cyprus

Sky Masters: Appointed General Sales Agent of DAN AIR in Cyprus

We are pleased to announce that as of April 2026, Sky Masters has been appointed as the General Sales Agent (GSA) of DAN AIR in Cyprus....

Cyprus issues €45,000 in fines over foot-and-mouth disease violations

Cyprus issues €45,000 in fines over foot-and-mouth disease violations

Cyprus’ Veterinary Services say they have stepped up inspections across farms and animal-related facilities as authorities tighten enforcement of emergency measures aimed at containing foot-and-mouth disease....

CYSEC withdraws license from Kronstadt Asset Management

CYSEC withdraws license from Kronstadt Asset Management

The Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC) officially withdrew the operational license of Kronstadt Asset Management Ltd during its board meeting on March 9, 2026. ...

Cyprus Airways resumes flights between Tel Aviv and Cyprus from 23 April

Cyprus Airways resumes flights between Tel Aviv and Cyprus from 23 April

Cyprus Airways is pleased to announce the resumption of its flights between Larnaca and Tel Aviv starting 23 April, restoring an important connection between Cyprus and Israel. Flights will operate daily, providing passengers with convenient and frequent travel options. ...

Macron and Christodoulides visit French–Cypriot school in Nicosia

Macron and Christodoulides visit French–Cypriot school in Nicosia

French President Emmanuel Macron visited the French–Cypriot School in Nicosia on Friday, joining Cypriot President Nikos Christodoulides in a symbolic stop that placed education at the heart of growing ties between Cyprus and France....

Cablenet and CyberSift: A partnership to deliver simple, intelligent cybersecurity for businesses in Cyprus of every size

Cablenet and CyberSift: A partnership to deliver simple, intelligent cybersecurity for businesses in Cyprus of every size

Cablenet, one of Cyprus's leading telecommunications providers, announces a strategic partnership with CyberSift, the Malta-based global cybersecurity specialist, through two exclusive events, for business clients, in Nicosia and Limassol....

Cap St Georges Hotel & Resort accepted into global luxury travel group Virtuoso

Cap St Georges Hotel & Resort accepted into global luxury travel group Virtuoso

Cap St Georges Hotel & Resort has been accepted into Virtuoso®’s exclusive portfolio of luxury travel partners, comprising over 2,200 preferred suppliers in 100 countries. According to Panayiotis Markou, Director of Sales & Marketing at Cap St Georges Hotel & Resort, inclusion in Virtuoso will present new sales and marketing opportunities to the network’s more than 20,000 luxury travel advisors and their highly desirable clientele. Virtuoso agencies worldwide sell an average of (U.S.) $25–$30 billion annually, making the network the most significant player in luxury travel....

Cypriot students develop natural mouthwash aimed at tackling hidden dental problems

Cypriot students develop natural mouthwash aimed at tackling hidden dental problems

In a small lab project that could easily scale into something much bigger, a group of students in Cyprus has created an all-natural mouthwash designed to tackle one of the less visible but important problems in oral health: biofilms....

Significant distinctions for Eurolife at the 5th Digital Finance Awards 2026

Significant distinctions for Eurolife at the 5th Digital Finance Awards 2026

With an impressive presence at the 5th Digital Finance Awards 2026, Eurolife reaffirmed its role as a pioneer in digital transformation, demonstrating that genuine innovation translates into experiences that make insurance more immediate, easier, and more human....

Roads reopen at Rizoelia after tense stand-off with farmers

Roads reopen at Rizoelia after tense stand-off with farmers

Traffic is flowing normally again at the Rizoelia roundabout on Friday morning, police said, after a tense day that saw one of Larnaca’s key junctions partially blocked by protesting livestock farmers....

Last menu of Andreas Mavrommatis served at EU summit in Ayia Napa

Last menu of Andreas Mavrommatis served at EU summit in Ayia Napa

Just days before his sudden passing, Michelin-starred Cypriot chef Andreas Mavrommatis had been working on the menu that the Republic of Cyprus served to EU heads of state and government at the Ayia Napa Marina on April 23 and 24....

EU leaders meet in Ayia Napa as farmers shut down roads and port

EU leaders meet in Ayia Napa as farmers shut down roads and port

Late Thursday night, just minutes before midnight, the first day of the informal EU summit at the Ayia Napa Marina wrapped up at 11:45 p.m....

The Friday forecast is a total vibe: Just block out the noise

The Friday forecast is a total vibe: Just block out the noise

If today’s weather were a person, it would be the one who shows up to the office in socks and sandals. We’re still dealing with a weak low-pressure system that’s essentially the meteorological equivalent of a shrug....

Parliament approves tougher crackdown on illegal “pirate taxis”

Parliament approves tougher crackdown on illegal “pirate taxis”

Parliament unanimously approved stricter measures against illegal passenger transport last week, adopting an amendment aimed at tackling so-called “pirate taxis.”...

Finance Ministry says government actions helped keep inflation low in Cyprus

Finance Ministry says government actions helped keep inflation low in Cyprus

Government policies introduced since 2025 have played a clear role in keeping prices relatively contained, according to the Ministry of Finance, which pointed to the latest Eurostat data to support its position....

A simple fix for a dangerous housing reality

A simple fix for a dangerous housing reality

On Holy Saturday, an aging apartment building collapsed, costing two people their lives. Tragic. The Minister of the Interior met with the President and a delegation from the Cyprus Scientific and Technical Chamber to discuss dangerous buildings and possible steps to manage these risks more effectively. ...

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