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1. Crises give birth to opportunities

Everything happened at breakneck speed and within such a short period of time that it left little room for the brain’s digestive system to process events. Even more so because, at the same time, we were experiencing a déjà vu of failures and structural dysfunctions in the field of Civil Defence and Protection...

2. EMPOWER: Empowering Teachers for Science Learning through Modelling-Based Approaches

A new Erasmus+ initiative, the EMPOWER project (Empowering Teachers for Science Learning through Modelling-Based Approaches), aims to transform the teaching and learning of Science Education across Europe by equipping teachers with innovative tools and strategies grounded in modelling-based learning approaches....

3. Purdue partners with University of Nicosia-Athens to advance research collaboration and online learning in Europe

4. UNIC recognized among the PRME Champions Cohort for 2026-2027

The University of Nicosia is proud to announce its selection as a PRME Champion for the 2026-2027 cohort, joining a distinguished global group of 50 PRME Signatory Members recognized for exemplary commitment to advancing responsible management education and accelerating institutional transformation aligned with the Seven Principles of PRME....

5. Bank of Cyprus Man of the Year Awards – 24th Ceremony

On Wednesday, March 11, 2026, The Royal Hall in Nicosia will host one of the most anticipated nights on Cyprus’ social calendar: the 24th Bank of Cyprus Man of the Year Awards, honoring the “Best of the Year” for 2025....

6. Scientists develop ‘universal’ vaccine that could guard against multiple threats

The idea sounds almost too good to be true: one vaccine that protects against a wide range of viruses, bacteria, and even allergens....

7. Cyprus youth say their studies pay off in the workplace

More than half of young people in Cyprus say their education is closely connected to the work they do, according to new figures released by Eurostat....

8. EAGLE - Enhancing Higher Education e-Learning Structures and Modules in Conflict Regions of East Africa

EAGLE (Enhancing Higher Education e-Learning Structures and Modules in Conflict Regions of East Africa), an Erasmus-LS project fully funded by the European Union, was launched in January 2025 and had the first face-to-face meeting in Nairobi Kenya in May 2025....

9. Study finds about 5% of Cypriots carry genetic changes linked to treatable inherited diseases

A major research project in Cyprus has identified, for the first time, genetic changes in the local population that could help doctors spot serious inherited health risks earlier and improve prevention and treatment....

10. Windows into the past: Genetic analysis of Deep Maniot Greeks reveals a unique genetic time capsule

Set among rugged mountains, dramatic coastlines, and distinct stone tower houses, the Mani Peninsula of the Peloponnese, Greece, has long captivated travelers and historians....

11. Middle East consortium eyes Cyprus tech hub

A consortium of companies from Saudi Arabia, Jordan, and the United Arab Emirates has submitted a bid to develop Cyprus’s Pentedakomo Science and Technology Park, signaling strong international interest in the island’s tech and innovation sector....

12. Cyprus enters the AI big league with NVIDIA partnership

The Cypriot government is moving ahead at full speed with its strategic partnership with U.S. tech giant NVIDIA as part of a broader effort to upgrade the country’s national infrastructure through the installation of a supercomputer scheduled to go live in June 2026....

13. Larnaca is about to look very different

Larnaca is gearing up for a busy and expensive year ahead....

14. The UK Showcases Immersive Technologies and Educational Excellence at Youth Tech Festival 2026

British High Commission Nicosia and British Council Cyprus are joining the 4th Youth Tech Festival on 7 February 2026 in Limassol, presenting a dynamic UK Pavilion that highlights the UK’s global leadership in technology, creativity and world class education. Held under the auspices of the Ministry of Education, Sport & Youth, the Festival attracts thousands of students, parents, educators and industry stakeholders from Cyprus and abroad....

15. University of Nicosia Ranks Among the Top Universities Worldwide in Six Subject Areas in 2026

The University of Nicosia (UNIC) achieves top rankings globally in the 2026 Times Higher Education (THE) World University Rankings by Subject, with notable results across six subject areas....

16. Cyprus brings in US, UK, Israel and France over suspected hybrid attack video

Cyprus has requested technical assistance from the United States, Israel, the United Kingdom and France as authorities investigate a leaked video that officials describe as a possible hybrid attack involving manipulated audiovisual material....

17. Look up: 2026 brings rare eclipses, blood moons and a sky full of surprises

Europe is about to experience one of its most exciting years for skywatchers in decades, with rare eclipses, dramatic ''blood moons,” supermoons, and meteor showers lighting up the calendar in 2026....

18. If you can’t stop the lionfish, eat it

On the waters off Larnaca, where fishermen once pulled up nets heavy with red mullet and sea bream, the catch has shifted in troubling ways....

19. GSI takes center stage at Cyprus-Greece-Israel Jerusalem Summit

Cyprus, Greece and Israel took another step toward closer coordination on Monday, reaffirming their strategic partnership during a trilateral summit held in Jerusalem against the backdrop of mounting geopolitical pressures in the Eastern Mediterranean ....

20. FDA may add biggest warning to COVID-19 vaccines, experts sound the alarm

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is reportedly considering adding its strongest safety warning, a so-called “black box” warning, to COVID-19 vaccines, CNN reported Friday, citing sources familiar with the agency’s plans. ...

21. Second major Cloudflare outage in weeks disrupts key communication and financial services

Cloudflare experienced another widespread outage on Friday, taking major websites and online services offline for the second time in less than a month and revealing the internet’s reliance on a handful of core infrastructure providers....

22. Cyprus patient regains hope with groundbreaking bionic arm

A 45-year-old man in Cyprus is getting a second chance at using his left arm, thanks to a groundbreaking bionic prosthesis surgery carried out at the American Medical Center....

23. TEPAK plans €21.7 million marine sciences school near old Larnaca Airport

The Cyprus University of Technology (TEPAK) is set to establish a new School of Marine Sciences, Technology, and Sustainable Development in the Mackenzie area, adjacent to the old Larnaca airport. ...

24. Blind no more: World’s first 3D-printed cornea restores woman’s sight

A woman who had been legally blind can now see thanks to a fully 3D-printed cornea made from living human cells—a medical first that experts say could revolutionize eye care worldwide....

25. WIP LΑΒ 25: Invisible Waters - November 19 – December 05, 2025

The WIP (Work in Progress) Arts & Technology Festival, organised by CYENS Centre of Excellence and its Thinker Maker Space, is entering a new chapter. Since its inception, WIP has become a vital platform at the intersection of art, science, and technology—attracting over 7,500 visitors during its latest edition and sparking collaborations across disciplines....

26. The 6th Lidl Wellness Camp created a dynamic health and wellness footprint

Two days full of knowledge, practical ideas, guidance from distinguished experts, entertainment and relaxation transformed the Atlantica Aeneas Resort Hotel in Ayia Napa into a wellness center 305 participants, ...

27. Cabinet approves new marine sciences school in Larnaca

The Cyprus government on Tuesday approved the establishment of a new School of Marine Sciences, Technology, and Sustainable Development at the Cyprus University of Technology (TEPAK) in Larnaca, officials announced....

28. Eurolife and Karaiskakio: A Strategic Partnership Centered on Humanity

Eurolife and the Karaiskakio Foundation have formalized their strategic partnership, marking the beginning of a shared journey. The goal is to strengthen the Foundation’s research and educational work, as well as to cultivate the values of volunteerism and social contribution among Cyprus’s younger generation....

29. James Watson, DNA pioneer and provocateur, dies at 97

James Dewey Watson, the American biologist who, alongside Francis Crick, unraveled the double-helix structure of DNA and helped unlock the secrets of life, has passed away. ...

30. Tuesday's forecast: A clear case of indecision

We're currently under the influence of a weak high-pressure system. Yes, weak. Apparently, it couldn't muster the energy to be a strong pressure system, bless its cotton socks....