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61. Cyprus on ‘very good track’ to innovation

The high scores of Cyprus in the field of innovation were stressed in the Digital Agenda Cyprus Summit 2022, which was held at Nicosia Municipal Theatre on Monday. Keynote speakers from various fields attended the conference and talked about issues pertaining to a world which is in the digitisation process...

62. Cypriot president criticized for snubbing Lavrov

A Nicosia professor says Cypriot President Nicos Anastasiades’ decision to snub Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov at the last minute was 'unwise' and a 'missed opportunity' after hearing the government spokesperson on state radio citing guidelines from Brussels...

63. Young worker on bicycle dies in hit and run

Law enforcement authorities are asking for the public’s help after a young man on a bicycle was killed in a hit and run in Nicosia, right outside Cyprus’ police complex...

64. The second annual vegan fam festival is back!

The Vegan Fam Festival returns for the second time on Saturday, September 10, 2022, at the Centennial Olive Park in the village of Psematismenos, Larnaca. Opening time 11:00 - 23:00. Free entrance....

65. Erdogan: Turkey has saved thousands left to die by Greece in the Aegean

Turkey has saved the lives of thousands of migrants and asylum seekers that were illegally pushed back by Greece, President Recep Tayyip Erdogan claimed on Monday....

66. EU states facilitating employment of third country nationals to ease labor shortage

The European Union’s population is aging. The factors behind this phenomenon are many, but the declining fertility rates and the increased life expectancy, along with migration to countries like the United States, the United Kingdom, Canada, and Australia, are the main ones....

67. Lidl Cyprus has a strong presence at domestic award institutions

Lidl Cyprus received a total of sixteen awards in a wide range of business activity and innovation; notably at the impressive Cyprus HR Awards award ceremony, the Cyprus Responsible Business Awards and Cyprus Retail Excellence Awards as well as at the Cyprus BITE Excellence Awards....

68. Lidl Food Academy in Limassol during the summer

Lidl Cyprus is organising a series of summer events in Limassol, in the aim of offering flavours of summer to its customers and friends, as well as to make this summer even brighter!...

69. NYT: Deep in Vatican Archives, Scholar Discovers 'Flabbergasting' Secrets

David Kertzer put down his cappuccino, put on his backpack, and went digging for more Vatican secrets....

70. ‘Chariots of Fire’ composer dies at 79

Vangelis, the Greek composer whose rousing electronic theme music for the Oscar-winning 1981 film “Chariots of Fire” became one of the most loved movie scores, has died at the age of 79....

71. Cyprus to investigate billionaire’s missing millions

A lawyer for a Jewish billionaire says he is confident Cypriot authorities will investigate a complaint into whether a former Israeli army officer embezzled his client’s money on the island...

72. Moderna asks US authorization of COVID shots for kids under 6

Moderna Inc. said on Thursday it asked U.S. regulators to authorize its COVID-19 vaccine for children under the age of 6, which would make it the first shot against the coronavirus available for those under 5-years-old....

73. President: 'Deputy Ministry of Culture is an important step for a complete cultural policy'

The creation of a Deputy Ministry of Culture is an important step in the right direction for a complete, integrated cultural policy in Cyprus, said President of the Republic Nicos Anastasiades....

74. Oscars: The slap heard round the world (video)

This year's Oscars was not the same old boring 3-hour show we've all come to know and expect. No one, not even the actors, could have expected the shocking actions of Will Smith late into the show....

75. Ukraine pleads for help, says Russia wants to split nation

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy accused the West of cowardice Sunday while another top official said Russia was trying to split the nation in two, like North and South Korea...

76. Professor Emilianides elected to Conciliation and Good Offices Commission

Prof. Achilles C. Emilianides, advocate, Dean of the School of Law of the University of Nicosia, and General-Secretary of the Cyprus Academy of Sciences, Letters, and Arts, was elected as a member of the Conciliation and Good Offices Commission (‘Commission’) by the General Conference of the United Nations Educational Scientific and Cultural Organization (‘UNESCO’) during its 41st session. The election was officially announced in March 2022. ...

77. Actor William Hurt dead at 71

The American actor William Hurt, famous for his roles in films such as The Big Chill (1983) and Children of a Lesser God (1986) died yesterday Sunday at the age of 71, US media reported....

78. New Vaccine Findings Pose Tough Questions for Parents of Young Children

For American parents, particularly those with young children, the last couple of months have been dizzying and beyond frustrating....

79. Five female-run businesses using design to create a waste-free world

From ‘collaborating’ with bacteria to make material for trainers, to ‘unplastic’ made from brewery waste, these female-founded businesses enlist the power of creativity to do away with waste....

80. UK man hands Cyprus Church icon taken by his officer father

An 18th-century icon that a British officer spirited out of war-wracked Cyprus in 1974 was returned Wednesday to the island’s Orthodox Church by the officer’s son to reunite it with those “who really appreciate what it stands for.”...

81. Netflix features Spetses, while Amazon Prime shoots in Athens

Filming for Amazon Prime France’s new series, “Greek Salad,” scheduled to premiere next year, began in Athens last week. ...

82. Strengthening Cyprus' anti-aircraft umbrella high on the Ministry of Defence agenda

An in-depth study of proposals submitted by various countries for the procurement of a system that will strengthen the Republic’s anti-aircraft umbrella was completed by the Ministry of Defence, according to information obtained by the Cyprus News Agency (CNA)....

83. Sidney Poitier has died at the age of 94

Legendary Hollywood actor and first black man to win an acting Oscar, Sir Sidney Poitier, has died at the age of 94, a Bahamian government official has said....

84. Turkey insists on demilitarization of islands

Reiterating that Greece must demilitarize its islands, Turkish Defense Minister Hulusi Akar has taken issue with official celebrations over the weekend on nearby Chios and Samos, calling them a “provocation.”...

85. Video shows Turkey cadets swimming to islet of Tuzla, the equivalent distance from Turkey to Kastellorizo

Turkey’s military cadets swam the distance to the Greek island of Kastellorizo last week to demonstrate how close the Greek island is to Turkey....

86. Christmas events in the Municipality of Nicosia December 21, 2021 - January 2, 2022

Wander around the city streets of Nicosia and bask in the festive atmosphere this holiday season. You'll find many events in and around the city. Check out the list below....

87. President Anastasiades in Spain

The Prime Minister of Spain, Mr. Pedro Sanchez, and the President of the Republic of Cyprus, Mr. Nicos Anastasiadis, met on December 9 at the Palace of Moncloa, as part of the latter's visit to Madrid at the invitation of His Majesty King Philip....

88. The 30th Auction of Greek and Cypriot Artworks

89. 'Three Approaches to Measuring Natural Resource Scarcity: Theory and Application to Groundwater'

Professor Phoebe Koundouri's thesis, "Three Approaches to Measuring Natural Resource Scarcity: Theory and Application to Groundwater" which was published by Peterhouse of the University of Cambridge, is now available for free on Read Library....

90. CDC gives greenlight to vaccination of 5-11 year olds in the US

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on Tuesday formally endorsed the Pfizer-BioNTech coronavirus vaccine for children aged 5 through 11,...