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President pushes technical schools as ''real path'' for students, not second choice

President pushes technical schools as ''real path'' for students, not second choice

President Nikos Christodoulides is trying to shift a long-standing mindset in Cyprus: that technical schools are not a “second option" but a real and important path for students’ futures....

Sir David Attenborough ''overwhelmed'' ahead of 100th birthday

Sir David Attenborough ''overwhelmed'' ahead of 100th birthday

Sir David Attenborough says he has been ''completely overwhelmed'' by birthday messages from around the world as he prepares to celebrate his 100th birthday on Friday, marking a rare milestone for one of the world’s most recognizable natural history broadcasters....

Former Rector, Prof. Kostas Gouliamos to speak at conference on Artificial Intelligence in Athens

Former Rector, Prof. Kostas Gouliamos to speak at conference on Artificial Intelligence in Athens

Professor Kostas Gouliamos, former Rector of the European University Cyprus, has been invited by the Greek Teachers’ Federation (DOE) to participate as a speaker at a scientific two-day conference titled “Artificial Intelligence as an Educational and Social Challenge: Critiques, Approaches, Expectations and Practices.”...

Cyprus tops EU list for prison overcrowding

Cyprus tops EU list for prison overcrowding

The number of people in prisons across the European Union rose again in 2024, continuing a post-pandemic upward trend that has now reversed years of gradual decline....

After Trozena, investor interest turns to Fasli

After Trozena, investor interest turns to Fasli

Plans to redevelop the long-abandoned village of Trozena in the Limassol district have triggered intense public debate, as proposals linked to an Israeli investor move through Cyprus’s planning system....

Birdlife returns to revived Kouklia wetlands as Cyprus celebrates nature comeback

Birdlife returns to revived Kouklia wetlands as Cyprus celebrates nature comeback

After years of drought, shrinking wetlands, and growing fears over climate change, a rare sight unfolded this week in the Mesaoria region: water glistening across the Kouklia reservoir, birds circling overhead, and nature slowly reclaiming its place....

CIA doubts Iran is close to collapse despite Trump claims war may soon end

CIA doubts Iran is close to collapse despite Trump claims war may soon end

A classified CIA assessment delivered to the US government this week has concluded that Iran could withstand a US naval blockade for at least three to four months before facing more serious economic strain, according to multiple US officials cited by The Washington Post....

Eurobank Cyprus earnings take a hit despite €103 million quarterly profit

Eurobank Cyprus earnings take a hit despite €103 million quarterly profit

Eurobank reported a profit of €103 million in Cyprus during the first three months of 2026, even as earnings on the island fell compared to last year amid lower European interest rates and growing international uncertainty....

Plans to revive abandoned Trozena village move ahead amid debate over foreign investment

Plans to revive abandoned Trozena village move ahead amid debate over foreign investment

The long-abandoned village of Trozena in the Limassol district is at the center of renewed debate after officials confirmed that private land in the area is being sold to foreign investors as part of plans to revive the deserted settlement....

Leonardo Hotels & Resorts Mediterranean Strengthens Its Presence in Northern Greece with MERAVIA – Leonardo Limited Edition

Leonardo Hotels & Resorts Mediterranean Strengthens Its Presence in Northern Greece with MERAVIA – Leonardo Limited Edition

With its opening on May 1st, MERAVIA – Leonardo Limited Edition marks a new chapter for Leonardo Hotels & Resorts Mediterranean in Northern Greece, strategically strengthening the company’s presence within the Greek hospitality market....

The Friday heat seekers bulletin

The Friday heat seekers bulletin

Happy Friday! The weak high-pressure system is finally acting like a proper host, and it seems Mother Nature has officially retired her winter wardrobe....

Authorities trace passengers who exited cruise ship before deadly hantavirus cases were identified

Authorities trace passengers who exited cruise ship before deadly hantavirus cases were identified

Dutch authorities said a flight attendant who briefly interacted with one infected passenger in South Africa later developed symptoms and is being tested in Amsterdam....

A new wave of European instability

A new wave of European instability

Eleven countries are running deficits above 3%, with Romania, Poland, Belgium and France posting the weakest figures. Cyprus, Denmark, Ireland, Greece and Portugal remain among the surplus countries....

Labour inspections uncover undeclared workers in schools and shops across Cyprus

Labour inspections uncover undeclared workers in schools and shops across Cyprus

Labour inspectors uncovered 13 undeclared employees during targeted checks carried out in Cyprus’ education sector and retail trade, with authorities issuing administrative fines totaling €25,000....

EAC says electricity prices unlikely to fall before major solar expansion

EAC says electricity prices unlikely to fall before major solar expansion

The Electricity Authority of Cyprus says electricity prices are unlikely to fall in the near future, with officials pointing to delays in large-scale solar development and the continued absence of natural gas infrastructure as major factors keeping costs high....

ECHR rules Cyprus violated judge’s fair trial rights in promotion dispute

ECHR rules Cyprus violated judge’s fair trial rights in promotion dispute

The European Court of Human Rights has found that Cyprus violated the fair trial rights of a Cypriot judge who challenged a failed promotion decision within the judiciary....

Authorities reject claims Israelis barred access to Trozena village

Authorities reject claims Israelis barred access to Trozena village

Questions over ownership and access to the abandoned village of Trozena in Cyprus have prompted a response from local authorities after online claims alleged that Israelis had purchased the entire settlement and were preventing visitors from entering....

Minthis Music Festival 2026 Opens with Florian Christl & Ensemble featuring Niklas Liepe

Minthis Music Festival 2026 Opens with Florian Christl & Ensemble featuring Niklas Liepe

The Minthis Music Festival 2026 opens on 8 July with a program of high artistic quality, featuring internationally acclaimed composer and pianist Florian Christl, winner of the German Film Music Award. He will perform alongside his ensemble, with distinguished violinist Niklas Liepe as a special guest artist, signed to Sony Music....

Cyprus' loan collection agencies face major overhaul under new EU crackdown

Cyprus' loan collection agencies face major overhaul under new EU crackdown

Cyprus’ growing ''shadow banking'' sector is entering a period of major change as stricter European rules force credit servicing companies to tighten controls, cut risky partnerships, and rethink how they handle technology and security....

University of Miami Herbert Business School Brings Global AI Leadership Program for Legal Professionals to Cyprus

University of Miami Herbert Business School Brings Global AI Leadership Program for Legal Professionals to Cyprus

The Miami Herbert Business School of the University of Miami —ranked #2 worldwide in academic research in Business Technology— announces the launch of its executive program, “AI Strategy for Legal Professionals,” taking place in Cyprus on June 5–7, 2026....

Cyprus police break up alleged fake rental document ring linked to student registrations

Cyprus police break up alleged fake rental document ring linked to student registrations

Cyprus police have dismantled an alleged forgery ring accused of producing fake rental agreements that were later used in attempts to secure student registration status in the country, authorities said....

Livestock farmers plan new protest tomorrow at Rizoelia roundabout

Livestock farmers plan new protest tomorrow at Rizoelia roundabout

Livestock farmers in Cyprus are preparing for a new protest on Friday at 11 a.m., while saying they will remain at the Rizoelia Roundabout indefinitely as tensions grow over police actions linked to a previous demonstration....

Dinos Lefkaritis honoured as

Dinos Lefkaritis honoured as "Man of the Year 2025" in the "Entrepreneur" category

The Executive Managing Director (CEO) of Petrolina (Holdings) Public Limited received the top honour at the "Bank of Cyprus Man of the Year Awards 2025". The award ceremony took place on Tuesday, 5 May 2026, at The Royal Hall in Nicosia, in the presence of representatives from government, the business community and the civil society....

BYD expands Cyprus presence as demand for electric and hybrid cars grows

BYD expands Cyprus presence as demand for electric and hybrid cars grows

BYD is strengthening its presence in the Cyprus market in 2026, expanding both its infrastructure and sales performance as demand for electric and plug-in hybrid vehicles continues to grow on the island....

Have organisational functions outlived their purpose?

Have organisational functions outlived their purpose?

In a constantly changing business landscape, where the nature of work is on a constant transformation through automation and the use of AI, traditional organisational functions seem not only outdated, but unable to achieve the agility and adaptability necessary to thrive in today’s business environment....

Israeli medical giant Hadassah expands into Cyprus with Limassol center

Israeli medical giant Hadassah expands into Cyprus with Limassol center

Hadassah Medical Center is making a major entry into the Cyprus healthcare market, expanding its presence on the island with a new medical center in Limassol expected to open in June, as well as plans for a hospital development in Nicosia within the next three years....

Court gives green light to challenge searches of Clerides’ home and office

Court gives green light to challenge searches of Clerides’ home and office

New developments are emerging in the increasingly controversial case involving the search of lawyer Nikos Clerides’ home and office after the court allowed a legal challenge against the warrant to move forward but refused, for now, to stop authorities from using the evidence already seized....

Thursday's forecast: The high pressure glow up

Thursday's forecast: The high pressure glow up

We have finally made it to the 'calm after the storm' phase of the week. A weak high-pressure system is moving in like a peace offering, and the atmosphere is finally starting to feel like it actually belongs in May....

Registered unemployment climbs by 10.4% in April 2026

Registered unemployment climbs by 10.4% in April 2026

The number of people registered as unemployed at the end of April 2026 reached 8,962, according to figures released Wednesday by the Statistical Service using records from the District Labour Offices. ...

Fewer children in Cyprus face poverty, but hardship remains unevenly spread

Fewer children in Cyprus face poverty, but hardship remains unevenly spread

Cyprus has recorded a reduction in the number of children facing poverty or social exclusion over the past several years, though major social and economic gaps remain, according to a recent European Commission assessment....

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