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1. 200 Talents Stand Out at Robotex Cyprus 2026

Another highly successful Robotex Cyprus 2026 Awards Ceremony was organised by the Cyprus Computer Society (CCS) and hosted by the Bank of Cyprus on 14 October 2026. ...

2. Boys and girls face different patterns of childhood cancer, Cyprus study finds

For the first time, a national population-based study covering a 20-year period, sheds light on an issue of particular scientific and social importance. It answers one question frequently asked by parents, healthcare professionals and society at large whether there are differences between boys and girls in the incidence of cancer....

3. Our banks are worth much more...could big investors come knocking?

Bank of Cyprus ranks among the world’s leading banks, according to Forbes magazine’s first annual ''World’s Top Performing Banks 2026'' ranking, compiled in partnership with market research company Statista....

4. University of Nicosia ranked among the world’s top 550 universities

According to the THE World University Rankings 2027, UNIC ranks joint 1st among Cypriot universities and joint 2nd among Cypriot and Greek universities, retaining its 1st position in Research Quality among the Cypriot and Greek universities...

5. C. L. Max Nikias presents his book 'American Trojan' in Nicosia

The historic Pancyprian Gymnasium will host the presentation of the memoirs of an immigrant, tracing the rise of USC and the renewal of American higher education. ...

6. Alphamega Hypermarkets invest in people and the future of the butchery profession

Alphamega Hypermarkets recently held the graduation ceremony for the fourth graduating class of its Butchery Academy, reaffirming their long-standing commitment to investing in people, education and the development of professions that bring real value to the Cypriot market....

7. Social media feeding widespread youth exposure to gambling content

A substantial majority of young people in Cyprus frequently encounter gambling content on social media, driven largely by platform algorithms rather than personal choice, according to new research....

8. Deutsche Bank sees Greek banks as takeover targets, with Bank of Cyprus in view

Greek banks are attractive targets for mergers and acquisitions, according to Deutsche Bank, with Eurobank and Piraeus Bank standing out in particular. The bank also suggests that Bank of Cyprus could be a potential target for National Bank of Greece....

9. Fire near Psimolofou burns two hectares before being contained

A fire that broke out on Tuesday afternoon near Psimolofou in Nicosia district was contained within less than an hour after burning approximately two hectares of land....

10. University of Nicosia opens Athens campus

The University of Nicosia officially opened its new Athens campus on Thursday, with the leaders of both Cyprus and Greece describing the move as more than just an academic expansion, but also a strengthening of the long-standing ties between the two countries....

11. Cyprus pledges €850,000 in humanitarian aid for Sudan crisis

Cyprus has announced a commitment of at least €850,000 in humanitarian assistance for Sudan and neighbouring countries in 2026, following its participation in the Third International Sudan Conference in Berlin....

12. Cyprus pledges €300,000 aid package to Lebanon

Cyprus has pledged €300,000 in humanitarian assistance to Lebanon, as the island nation responds to the worsening situation affecting civilians there....

13. UNIC Athens positioned as bridge between Europe and the U.S.

The strategic partnership between the University of Nicosia, UNIC Athens, and Purdue University aims to create a powerful link between Europe and the United States in higher education, research and innovation....

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

15. 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....

16. 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....

17. Cyprus and Malta lead Europe in issuing residence permits to migrant children

In 2024, the European Union issued a total of 540,445 first-time residence permits to non-EU minors under the age of 18, according to Eurostat data....

18. Alpha Bank completes the acquisition of AstroBank’s banking operations in Cyprus

Alpha Bank announces the successful completion of the acquisition of substantially all assets and liabilities of AstroBank Public Company Ltd (“AstroBank”), through its subsidiary Alpha Bank Cyprus Ltd (“Alpha Bank Cyprus”) and other Group entities, following the receipt of all required regulatory approvals (the “Transaction”)....

19. ''We’re all stressed out'': 86% of young people in Cyprus struggle with anxiety about the future

If you’ve been feeling anxious about the future, you’re not alone. According to a new survey by the Ministry of Health and UNICEF, an astonishing 86% of young people in Cyprus say they feel high levels of anxiety and uncertainty about what lies ahead....

20. Old money meets new as nine European banks back Euro stablecoin despite ECB fears

Europe’s biggest banks are dipping their toes into crypto waters. Nine major lenders, including ING, UniCredit and DekaBank, are banding together to launch a euro-backed stablecoin later this year, even as the European Central Bank warns such digital tokens could shake financial stability....

21. Katharine, Duchess of Kent, dies at 92

Katharine, Duchess of Kent, has died at the age of 92, Buckingham Palace announced Friday. She passed away peacefully at Kensington Palace, surrounded by her family....

22. UNIC Athens: Licensed for Establishment and Operation in Greece by the Ministry of Education, Religious Affairs and Sports

The Greek Ministry of Education, Religious Affairs and Sports has authorised the University of Nicosia (UNIC) to establish UNIC Athens, its non-profit branch/campus in Greece, in a decision which strengthens UNIC’s long-standing academic partnership with the country....

23. European University Cyprus to host major international conference on Assistive Technology

“Every person with a disability has the right to have access to appropriate and affordable assistive technologies” according to Evert-Jan Hoogerwerf, Secretary General of the Association for the Advancement of Assistive Technology in Europe, who was in Cyprus recently to prepare for the Association’s biannual conference this autumn....

24. Mass murder is a pogrom; Booing tourists is not

The fact that humanity has stooped to counting victims and fatalities with such meticulous precision just to debate whether or not this constitutes genocide is itself indicative of the decadent decay we have fallen into....

25. University of Nicosia School of Business Receives AACSB International Accreditation

The University of Nicosia proudly announces that its School of Business has secured accreditation from the internationally recognised Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB) International, following a lengthy and demanding evaluation process....

26. Kabul’s taps are running dry, and time is too

A worsening water crisis in Afghanistan’s capital is pushing families to the brink, as rapid population growth, climate change, and decades of groundwater overuse drain Kabul’s fragile water supply, aid groups warn....

27. Alpha Bank Cyprus to acquire Astrobank in €200 million deal

Alpha Bank Cyprus will acquire the entire operations of Astrobank, excluding €15 million in non-performing loans, in a deal set to be signed Friday, June 20....

28. UNIC-led International Team Pioneers AI Technology for Aerospace and Mechanical Engineering Advancement

An international research team led by the University of Nicosia, in collaboration with the Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL), the German Aerospace Center (DLR), has developed an advanced Artificial Intelligence (AI) model that could transform technology for high-speed aircraft, space exploration, and beyond....

29. Green Agenda Cyprus Summit 2025: Paving the way for a greener future

As part of Cyprus’ ongoing effort toward a successful Green Transition, and with the broader goal of becoming a model for eco-friendly living and sustainable development, the Green Agenda Cyprus Summit was held for the second consecutive year, drawing strong participation and praise....

30. Andreas Neocleous, Omiros Pissarides, Eirini Hadjisavva, and Marios Tannousis to Speak at Green Agenda Cyprus Summit

This year’s Sustainable Development Conference aims to support and enhance Cyprus’s national strategy for the Green Transition....