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31. Medicine linked Cyprus and Israel long before diplomacy

The connection between Cyprus and Israel did not start with official agreements or political strategy. It began through medicine, built on trust and the need for care. For many years, cooperation in healthcare created a steady link between the two societies....

32. Green Agenda Cyprus Summit - ''Transition as a Responsibility (not a trend)''

The largest sustainability and green development conference in Cyprus is returning to Nicosia on June 4, 2026, with a broader and more urgent agenda than ever before....

33. 17-year-old Olga Mikhailina: ‘This is the greatest victory of my life!’

The Candidates Tournament, held at the Cap St Georges Hotel from 28 March to 16 April, sparked a huge surge of interest in chess in Cyprus. For 20 days in the tournament’s fan zone, dozens of children and teenagers chatted with the stars, attended lectures and took part in masterclasses. World chess legend Boris Gelfand gave a simultaneous exhibition on 20 boards. Only 17-year-old Olga Mikhailina managed to beat a participant in the 2012 World Championship match. ...

34. 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....

35. In Cyprus, ''on budget'' is the exception, not the rule

In Cyprus, the doubling of the cost to complete the Paphos–Polis Chrysochous road is being seen by analysts as less of an exception and more like the rule in a public works system under strain....

36. Strong El Niño forecast could push 2026 toward record global heat

Climate researchers expect 2026 to rank among the hottest years ever recorded, with a strong El Niño likely to push global temperatures higher as the year progresses....

37. Freedom Holding Corp. Acquires ChessBase, a Market Leader in Chess Software, Data and Content

NEW YORK CITY, NY / April 16, 2026 / Freedom Holding Corp., the international investment and technology company, has announced the acquisition of ChessBase, one of the world's oldest and largest platforms specializing in chess software, analytics and database solutions....

38. Free MenB vaccinations for students linked to UK university

Health authorities have introduced precautionary measures following a series of meningococcal group B infections reported in the United Kingdom, concentrated among students in Canterbury, Kent....

39. Announcement: New Leadership Appointments at K. Treppides & Co Ltd

The Management of K. Treppides & Co Ltd is pleased to announce the appointment of new Directors, Principals and Senior Leaders to the Board of Directors and the Board of Management, effective 1 April 2026. ...

40. Hazardous air quality in Cyprus linked to dust, not Middle East conflict

Concern has been growing over whether ongoing conflicts in the Middle East could be affecting local air quality. Many people have questioned if harmful substances might be traveling through the atmosphere and mixing with the dust that frequently blankets the island....

41. Cyprus records unusually high thyroid cancer rates

A senior endocrinologist has said that thyroid cancer rates in Cyprus are significantly elevated compared with the rest of Europe, while stressing that current evidence does not connect this trend to regional conflicts....

42. EY Cyprus announces the appointment of Antonis Rouvas as a new Partner

EY Cyprus is pleased to announce that it is strengthening its Consulting Services with the addition of Antonis Rouvas, who joins the firm as a partner, bringing a wealth of experience in the banking, insurance and funds sectors and in the areas of financial risk management and regulatory matters....

43. 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....

44. ''We are at the tip of the iceberg'': New FMD cases push Cyprus outbreak to 49 herds

Cyprus’ Veterinary Services have confirmed three additional outbreaks of foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) within the containment zone of Dromolaxia-Meneou in Larnaca, following recent epidemiological checks and laboratory analysis....

45. University of Cyprus racing to launch first English-language undergraduate program in 2026

The University of Cyprus is working against the clock to offer its first English-language undergraduate program starting with the 2026 academic year. ...

46. New Bean Bar opens in Alphamega Hypermarket Mandria

Bean Bar has opened a new pop-up store within the Alphamega Hypermarket of Mandria in Paphos, vigorously continuing its strategic expansion plan. This marks the brand’s 22nd store and the second in Paphos district, following the opening of a pop-up store at the American University of Beirut....

47. Addressing Gender Inequalities in STEM and Entrepreneurship

As the world once again marked International Women’s Day this year, it highlighted the continued need for equal opportunities and meaningful representation of women across all areas of social and economic life....

48. Tech entrepreneur uses AI to create personalised cancer vaccine for his dog

A technology entrepreneur in Australia has helped develop a personalised cancer vaccine for his dog using artificial intelligence, an experiment that researchers say could point toward new approaches for treating cancer in people....

49. EUC Dental Symposium 2026

The Dental School Student Association of European University Cyprus (EUC) successfully hosted the EUC Dental Symposium 2026, held on 7–8 March at the EUC Cultural Center in Nicosia, Cyprus,...

50. ''Le Piano Tour'' brings a French-themed concert to Eleftheria Square

A special French-inspired edition of the concert series The Piano Tour will take place in Eleftheria Square in Nicosia on March 28, 2026, as part of the international celebration of Francophonie Month....

51. New Polis Chrysochous hospital and National Cancer Institute to open by 2028

Cyprus is getting ready for a big boost in healthcare, with a new hospital in Polis Chrysochous set to open by the end of 2028, Health Minister Neophytos Charalambides announced. ...

52. European Conference on Sustainable Tourism

The European Conference on Sustainable Tourism, held in Nicosia, marked the 20th anniversary of the Cyprus Sustainable Tourism Initiative (CSTI), bringing together more than 300 participants from across Europe and beyond, including two European Commissioners among the speakers....

53. 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....

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

55. Georgetown University to open branch in Greece

Georgetown University is establishing a branch in Greece in partnership with the Public Power Corporation (PPC), according to an application submitted to the Education Ministry for the creation of a university legal entity....

56. Can Cyprus future-proof its healthcare system? Experts gather to rethink the rules

The big question on the table Thursday afternoon was simple but urgent: how does Cyprus build a healthcare system that can survive the next decade, financially, technologically and humanly?...

57. 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....

58. 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....

59. Petrolina at the forefront of technology, youth innovation and education

Demonstrating its longstanding support for education and the promotion of learning and innovation, Petrolina participated in the 4th Youth Tech Festival, held on the 7th of February at The Warehouse by IT Quarter in Limassol....

60. Jesse Jackson, civil rights leader and two-time U.S. presidential candidate, dies at 84

The Rev. Jesse Jackson, a major figure in the US civil rights movement and a longtime force in Democratic politics, has died at the age of 84....