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1. Cyprus makes its move in the age of AI

Ask any country today and chances are they’ll tell you they want to be a hub for technological development—especially in the fast-evolving world of artificial intelligence (AI)....

2. Cyprus reclaims rare antiquities from the US

Cyprus celebrated the return of 266 valuable antiquities on Tuesday, marking a significant milestone in cultural repatriation....

3. Soula Hadjikyriakou, veteran journalist and documentarian, dies after battle with cancer

Soula Hadjikyriakou, a celebrated journalist known for her dedication to truth and her tireless pursuit of impactful storytelling, passed away after a prolonged battle with cancer. ...

4. University of Nicosia Hosts Ceremonial Event for NEOLAiA European University Alliance

5. Cyprus and U.S. launch first strategic dialogue in Nicosia

According to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Nicosia will host the first-ever Strategic Dialogue between Cyprus and the United States this Wednesday....

6. Taavi Rõivas on why AI is the future of government

Taavi Rõivas, Estonia’s former Prime Minister, visited Cyprus for the Digital Agenda Summit 2024, where he was invited to speak about Estonia’s pioneering journey in creating a fully digitized government....

7. Health Minister highlights breast cancer screening upgrades

President Nikos Christodoulides announced the addition of three new cancer screening programs for both men and women during his address at the 20th annual "Pink Silhouette Walk" organized by Europa Donna Cyprus, in Nicosia, on Saturday, in a bid to raise awareness on breast cancer. ...

8. Limassol office costs outpace London and Amsterdam

Office rental prices in Cyprus, particularly in Limassol, have exceeded those in cities like London and Amsterdam, according to major tech companies operating on the island....

9. 50 years since the 1974 coup in Cyprus

Today marks the 50th anniversary of the July 15, 1974, coup d'état in Cyprus, orchestrated by the junta regime in Athens with the participation of EOKA B'....

10. Cyprus remains a strong innovator in European rankings

Cyprus maintains its position as a Strong Innovator in the European Innovation Scoreboard for the 3rd consecutive year, the Deputy Ministry of Research, Innovation and Digital Policy said on Monday....

11. European elections add twist to Cyprus polls

On June 9, Cyprus goes to the polls in the most complicated elections in its history as the European elections and the local government elections are held in parallel, following the reform passed by the Parliament....

12. Government ramps up digital services with new mobile app

The government works on two levels concerning the roll out of Digital Citizen, namely the upgrading of the government portal gov.cy......

13. Cyprus showcases business potential at Japan forum

Cyprus Energy, Commerce, and Industry Minister George Papanastasiou showcased Cyprus as a prime international business hub during the Cyprus-Japan Business Forum in Tokyo....

14. President Christodoulides and Emir of Qatar tackle Middle East developments

In a significant diplomatic move, President Nikos Christodoulides of the Republic of Cyprus met with Emir Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani in Doha during his official visit to Qatar....

15. Cyprus and Serbia strengthen ties with three key agreements

During President Nikos Christodoulides' official visit to Serbia, Cyprus and Serbia solidified their collaboration by signing three Memoranda of Understanding....

16. Electronic IDs set to transform citizen services

Before the end of the current year, citizens and various professional groups will benefit from the use of electronic identity and electronic signatures in several government services, said Philippos Hadjizacharia, the Deputy Minister of Research, Innovation, and Digital Policy, during his speech at the 19th annual Economist Conference in Nicosia. ...

17. Police force faces renewed criticism after recent tragedies

The debate on the problems in the police force, which was a hot topic in the public sphere last week due to the two fatal attacks that occurred in a short span of time, was reignited on Wednesday, when all the relevant officials, led by the Minister of Justice and Public Order, Anna Koukkidi-Prokopiou and the Chief of Police, Stelios Papatheodorou, met in the Parliament's Institutions Committee....

18. 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....

19. Government to expand workforce in 2024

In the 2024 budget, authorities anticipate total general government revenue of €13.2 billion and expenditures of €11.8 billion, resulting in a fiscal surplus of €659 million, equal to 2.2% of GDP. ...

20. TechIsland's workshop marks Cyprus's tech hub aspiration

TechIsland’s 'Building Tech Islands' Workshop: A Milestone in Cyprus’s Quest to Attract Global Tech Giants...

21. Arrest of UK researcher for spying fuels UK's China policy reevaluation

The arrest of a British parliamentary researcher on suspicion of spying for China has reignited a fierce debate about the future of the United Kingdom’s relationship with Beijing....

22. TechIsland Awards: The highly anticipated awards ceremony of the tech sector

The winners of the first ceremony in 7 categories...

23. Quest for justice in Thanasis' tragic death

Last Wednesday, many people gathered outside Legal Services to support Andriana Nikolaou in her battle for justice regarding her son's death, Thanasis....

24. EY report: Governments need new ways of working to seize digital opportunities

Governments around the world are at risk of failing citizens through lack of digitalization, according to EY research presented in a new report: “How can government workers and technology align to serve future citizens?”. ...

25. French furious over retirement age increase of 2 years

Hundreds of thousands of people are expected to fill the streets of France Thursday for the 11th day of nationwide resistance to a government proposal to raise the retirement age from 62 to 64. The furious public reaction to the plan has cornered and weakened French President Emmanuel Macron....

26. The who's who of the Christodoulides government

On Monday afternoon (27/02), Nikos Christodoulides, the country's new leader, unveiled his new administration. Read the detailed biographies of the individuals who make up the new government....

27. The protocol for Wednesday's 'changing of the guard'

The 'changing of the guard' or in plain terms, the new President's term is scheduled to begin on March 1st when the confirmation ceremony of Nikos Christodoulides' hand-picked ministers will occur at the event hall of the presidential palace at 10 am, after which, the first cabinet meeting will take place....

28. Nikos Christodoulides is now the 8th President of the Republic of Cyprus

After all the campaigning, the name-calling, an unprecedented split in one of the nation’s oldest parties and even the bitterness emanating from certain candidates who lost in the first round, it’s finally over. ...

29. Half a billion euro investment in digital transformation

Over the next five years, a little more than half a billion euros (€512 million) will be set aside for digital transformation. ...

30. Austria to help upgrade Cyprus' social insurance system

Α Memorandum of Understanding in the field of digital transformation between the Republic of Cyprus and the Republic of Austria was signed on Thursday at the Presidential Palace, by the Deputy Minister of Research,...