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03 October, 2024
 

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Biden's mission in the Middle East

Biden's mission in the Middle East

US President Joe Biden may be advanced in age, and there are ongoing concerns within his team regarding the risks of a literal stumble that could potentially harm his image. ...

England qualifies for Euro 2024 with Harry Kane's heroics

England qualifies for Euro 2024 with Harry Kane's heroics

In a stunning victory, England clinched their berth for Euro 2024, thanks to a standout performance by Harry Kane....

Tilos Project sheds light on benefits and challenges

Tilos Project sheds light on benefits and challenges

Cyprus is on the path to achieving a green transition, with Dr. George Pehlivanoglou leading the way. He emphasizes that to make this transition successful, essential changes are needed in the energy market structure and advancements in energy production, storage, management, and distribution services....

4-day workweek success and AI's future impact, according to an EY veteran

4-day workweek success and AI's future impact, according to an EY veteran

Riaz Shah, a four-decade member of EY (Ernst & Young), now engaged in global projects, with a particular focus on education and startup entrepreneurship, took center stage at the 6th Digital Agenda Cyprus Summit....

Over 1,000 arrivals in Cyprus as 'Estia' National Plan activated

Over 1,000 arrivals in Cyprus as 'Estia' National Plan activated

A total of 1,084 people from Europe and other countries have arrived in Cyprus since the activation of the Special National Plan ''Estia'' until 12 noon on Tuesday, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs said in a statement....

CYTA CEO highlights need for modernization in passport control systems

CYTA CEO highlights need for modernization in passport control systems

''If someone truly wishes to implement a digital transformation in Cyprus, this is a significant starting point,''...

SHAZAM co-founder inspires adaptation at Digital Agenda Cyprus Summit 2023

SHAZAM co-founder inspires adaptation at Digital Agenda Cyprus Summit 2023

Dhiraj Mukherjee, the co-founder of Shazam Entertainment, a pioneering mobile-based music recognition service later acquired by Apple for $400 million in 2017,...

German Special Forces deployed to Cyprus amid Middle East crisis

German Special Forces deployed to Cyprus amid Middle East crisis

According to the German news network RND, Germany has sent a special forces team (KSK) to Cyprus, ready for action in the event of a crisis in the Middle East....

Biden lands in Tel Aviv as hospital bombing escalates Israeli-Hamas conflict

Biden lands in Tel Aviv as hospital bombing escalates Israeli-Hamas conflict

President Joe Biden arrived in Tel Aviv today against the backdrop of heightened tensions in the Israeli-Hamas conflict following the bombing of the Al-Ali hospital in Gaza City....

Government plans comprehensive pension reform for officials

Government plans comprehensive pension reform for officials

In a recent interview with SPORT FM on the ''Diaspora of News'' program, Alekos Tryfonidis, a member of the DIKO party in Parliament and a member of the Parliamentary Committee on Economic Affairs, projected that the government aims to present a comprehensive draft law to address disparities in pension benefits for former and current officials within the next six months....

Cyprus MFA condemns hospital bombing in Gaza

Cyprus MFA condemns hospital bombing in Gaza

The Cyprus Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA) has issued a strong condemnation following an attack on a Gaza hospital, resulting in a tragic loss of civilian lives. ...

Suspense builds as foreclosure deadline nears, and creditors seek solutions

Suspense builds as foreclosure deadline nears, and creditors seek solutions

Cyprus is nearing the end of the suspension of divestments of primary residences worth up to 350 thousand euros, but a solution remains elusive regarding open funds tied to the divestment framework. ...

Protesters clash with police over Gaza hospital tragedy

Protesters clash with police over Gaza hospital tragedy

Protests have ignited around the Middle East following an explosion at a hospital in Gaza which killed at least 500 people....

Hospital attack claims hundreds of lives in Gaza

Hospital attack claims hundreds of lives in Gaza

In a tragic turn of events, hundreds of lives were lost or forever altered following an attack on central Gaza and the Al-Ahli Hospital. ...

Illegal transport of 1,100 litres of fuel from occupied territories seized

Illegal transport of 1,100 litres of fuel from occupied territories seized

The Anti-Poaching Unit of the AMAD made a significant discovery during their patrol in a village area of the Nicosia district. ...

Clouds bring isolated rain

Clouds bring isolated rain

In a comprehensive weather forecast, the Meteorological Service anticipates an evolving weather pattern that will affect regions in the west and northeast, with the potential for isolated rain or thunderstorms....

Emerging innovations shine at the Digital Agenda Cyprus Summit 2023

Emerging innovations shine at the Digital Agenda Cyprus Summit 2023

According to the decision of the five-member committee, within the framework of the Digital Agenda Cyprus Summit 2023, the competition for emerging businesses,...

Dex Hunter's vision for the disruptive next decade

Dex Hunter's vision for the disruptive next decade

In his presentation at the 6th Digital Agenda Cyprus Summit, Dex Hunter-Torricke, Head of Communications at DeepMind and a close associate of Elon Musk and Mark Zuckerberg, forecasted that the next decade would be the most transformative in human history....

Cyta's CEO Neocleous redefines Cyprus's digital future

Cyta's CEO Neocleous redefines Cyprus's digital future

If you're looking to bring digital transformation to Cyprus, CYTA CEO Andreas Neocleous has a compelling starting point. During his presentation at the Digital Agenda Cyprus Summit today, he showcased a snapshot of the passport control system at Larnaca airport, highlighting the need for change....

Rhapsody of the Seas brings 159 Americans to Cyprus

Rhapsody of the Seas brings 159 Americans to Cyprus

The cruise ship Rhapsody of the Seas sailed into Limassol port at dawn, carrying 159 foreign nationals from Israel, the majority of them Americans, as part of the ferry route arranged by the US Embassy in cooperation with the Republic of Cyprus. The US-Cyprus cooperation was praised by Ambassador Julie Fisher, who was at the passenger terminal this morning....

Piki shares the government's tech-powered 6-year plan

Piki shares the government's tech-powered 6-year plan

The government is ramping up the execution of a series of projects, bolstering resources and expertise in collaboration with the Deputy Ministry of Research, Innovation, and Digital Policy, according to Irene Piki, Deputy Minister to the president....

Digital Agenda Cyprus Summit explores how government and tech team up

Digital Agenda Cyprus Summit explores how government and tech team up

During today's Digital Agenda Cyprus Summit, Irene Piki, the Deputy Minister to the President, provided valuable insights into the intricate relationship between government strategic priorities and the transformative power of technology....

Reuters journalist killed in cross-border fire

Reuters journalist killed in cross-border fire

Reuters editor-in-chief Alessandra Galloni called for an investigation into the death of Issam Abdallah, the Reuters video journalist who was killed Friday when he was struck by a shell that originated in Israel while filming cross-border fire between Israel and Lebanon....

Cyprus urges a serious approach to Middle East crisis

Cyprus urges a serious approach to Middle East crisis

The war in the Middle East, triggered by a heinous and barbaric terrorist attack by Hamas last Saturday, is a situation that Cyprus is unfortunately familiar with....

Limassol district in shock after car explosion

Limassol district in shock after car explosion

In the early hours of Tuesday (17/10), the tranquil suburbs of Limassol District in Cyprus were rattled by a powerful explosion that has prompted an immediate response from local authorities....

Ursula von der Leyen to address Cyprus problem

Ursula von der Leyen to address Cyprus problem

The European Commission has reaffirmed its position on the Cyprus issue in a letter penned on behalf of its President Ursula von der Leyen and addressed to the Famagusta Association of Great Britain President Dr Vassilis Mavrou....

Investment funds hit record high at €2.9 billion

Investment funds hit record high at €2.9 billion

Assets investment by investment funds in Cyprus rose to €2.9 billion in the second quarter of this year, reaching the highest point ever, manifesting the sector’s growing contribution to the Cypriot economy....

Acquisition talks between Astrobank and CDB Bank heat up

Acquisition talks between Astrobank and CDB Bank heat up

As of the beginning of the week, high-ranking officials from both banks had a meeting to discuss transaction details and the way forward....

This is the program for the Digital Agenda Cyprus Summit 2023

This is the program for the Digital Agenda Cyprus Summit 2023

31 prominent figures will present and discuss contemporary issues and trends in technology, communication, energy, sustainable development, entertainment, automotive, and work....

Rising rent costs challenge Cyprus middle-class budgets

Rising rent costs challenge Cyprus middle-class budgets

A disconcerting trend is unfolding in Cyprus, where not only are the prices of essential goods on the rise, but rents are also skyrocketing, sparking extensive debates and concerns throughout society according to a report on Philenews....

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