https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/new-eu-rules-aim-to-stop-people-being-fooled-by-machines
Have you ever wondered whether the message you received online was written by a person or a machine? Or whether that video of a politician, celebrity, or even someone you know was real or created by artificial intelligence?...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/faflatogate-the-art-of-talking-around-the-truth
Many eyebrows were raised recently when it became known that Mr. Paschalidis had been appointed by the president for a third consecutive term at Cyprus' Independent Authority Against Corruption, with his term ending when he will be approaching 80 years old. May he live long, of course....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/us-school-introduces-ai-robot-teacher-s-assistant
A New York school district is preparing to do something that sounds like science fiction: bring a humanoid robot into a classroom....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/are-we-playing-god-the-plan-to-put-50-000-mirrors-in-space-and-control-sunlight
Imagine finishing work on a winter evening in Cyprus, when it is already dark outside, but instead of turning on streetlights or switching on the lights at home, the sky itself starts glowing....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/turkish-cypriots-reject-eu-appointment-of-new-cyprus-envoy
A sharp diplomatic rift has opened between Brussels and the Turkish Cypriot leadership following the European Commission's decision to appoint a new special representative for Cyprus....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/invest-cyprus-honours-international-companies-at-the-14th-invest-cyprus-international-investment-awards
Invest Cyprus congratulates the companies recognised at the 14th Invest Cyprus International Investment Awards, acknowledging their contribution to the growth of the Cypriot economy....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/ai-traffic-cameras-to-begin-trial-in-nicosia-with-focus-on-mobile-phone-use
The first artificial intelligence-powered traffic cameras are set to begin operating in Nicosia as part of a pilot programme aimed at identifying motorists who use mobile phones while driving....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/golden-defence-deals-and-tough-messages-to-putin-and-iran
The 32 leaders sent a message of unity and a firm response to longstanding American pressure for greater European participation in collective defense through the joint declaration they adopted at the NATO Summit in Ankara. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/alpha-bank-cyprus-is-strengthening-its-customer-centric-model-through-a-new-strategic-investment-in-digital-transformation
Alpha Bank Cyprus is taking another significant step in its digital transformation journey, further strengthening its customer-centric operating model through a new strategic investment that upgrades the way it serves, communicates with, and responds to the needs of its Customers....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/health-officials-warn-of-higher-legionella-risk-during-summer-heat
The Department of Labour Inspection has called for stricter monitoring and maintenance of water systems as high summer temperatures increase the likelihood of Legionella bacteria developing in certain installations....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/from-chatbots-to-co-workers
AI is no longer a productivity tool. For the small group of organisations that have done the work, it has become the single largest source of operating leverage on their P&L....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/cyprus-climbs-the-global-competitiveness-rankings
Cyprus' economy is showing encouraging progress in competitiveness, ranking 42nd out of 70 economies in this year's IMD World Competitiveness Yearbook. The country improved by two places compared with last year, climbing from 44th in 2025....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-finishes-eu-presidency-with-major-deals-on-health-travel-rights-and-migration
Cyprus officially concludes its six-month presidency of the Council of the European Union on June 30, with the government expressing clear satisfaction over what it describes as a successful term....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/inside-hadassah-s-plan-to-reshape-private-healthcare-in-cyprus
The team behind the new Hadassah Medical Center Limassol says its ambition goes beyond opening another private healthcare facility, with plans centred on introducing a different approach to diagnosis, treatment and specialist care in Cyprus....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-to-test-ai-traffic-cameras-targeting-mobile-phone-use
Cyprus will begin testing artificial intelligence traffic cameras as part of an effort to reduce fatal road collisions linked to drivers using mobile phones....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/diplomatica/cyprus-isn-t-on-europe-s-sidelines-it-s-on-the-front-line-says-eu-s-stephen-clark
When people in Cyprus hear "Brussels," it can still sound like a place that exists somewhere far away; a world of speeches, regulations and political deals that has little to do with everyday life in Nicosia, Larnaca, Limassol or Paphos....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-delivers-results-focused-eu-presidency-says-christodoulides
President of the Republic Nikos Christodoulides presented an assessment of Cyprus’ Presidency of the Council of the European Union following the conclusion of the final European Council meeting held during Cyprus’ six-month term. He described it as “a mission that we carried out with genuine dedication, intensive work, steady progress and tangible results.”...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/escape-ramps-added-to-reservoirs-to-stop-animals-from-drowning
A small but important step is being taken in Cyprus to protect wildlife and stray animals that often end up trapped in artificial lakes and water reservoirs across the island....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/terra-cypria-accuses-authorities-of-failing-to-protect-lady-s-mile-beach
Environmental organisation Terra Cypria has accused authorities of failing to properly protect Lady’s Mile beach, saying commercial activity and insufficient enforcement are damaging one of Cyprus’ important nesting sites for sea turtles....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/ai-designed-universal-vaccine-tested-in-humans-for-first-time
Scientists in the UK have tested a new kind of vaccine in people for the first time, and part of it wasn’t designed by humans at all, but by artificial intelligence....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/nvidia-vp-sees-ai-as-a-tool-to-help-cyprus-tackle-traffic-water-and-climate-changes
Artificial intelligence has the potential to help tackle some of Cyprus’ biggest challenges, from energy and water management to climate resilience and traffic congestion, according to John Josephakis, Global Vice President of HPC/Supercomputing at NVIDIA....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/green-agenda-cyprus-summit-2026-ends-with-great-success
The Green Agenda Cyprus Summit 2026, Cyprus’ largest sustainability conference, was held with great success on Thursday, June 4, 2026, at Hilton Nicosia, bringing together representatives from government, business, academia, and organizations, alongside distinguished speakers from Cyprus and abroad....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/the-population-crisis-hiding-in-plain-sight
Europe is aging, and so are Greece and Cyprus. In all three cases, the average age of the population is rising while birth rates remain below replacement levels. As a result, all three will see their populations shrink....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-secures-access-to-€1-18-billion-in-eu-defense-funding
EU Defense Commissioner Andrius Kubilius announced on Monday that the European Commission and Cyprus have completed the signing of a €1.18 billion loan agreement under the SAFE program, a key component of the EU's broader effort to strengthen its defense capabilities....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/diplomatica/cyprus-loses-close-vote-for-un-general-assembly-presidency
Cyprus was narrowly defeated in its bid to lead the United Nations General Assembly after Bangladesh’s Foreign Minister, Khalilur Rahman, secured the presidency of the body's 81st session in a closely fought election on Tuesday....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/entrepreneurial-ambitions-rise-in-cyprus-but-barriers-to-growth-remain
Cypriots are expressing strong interest in entrepreneurship and increasing confidence in their ability to launch businesses, according to the latest Global Entrepreneurship Monitor (GEM) report for 2024/2025. Despite this positive outlook, several long-standing challenges continue to limit the number of new companies being established....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/sppmedia-lights-up-in-green-for-green-agenda-throughout-june
As part of the ''Green Agenda Cyprus Summit 2026,'' SppMedia will illuminate its building in green throughout the month of June, sending a message in support of sustainability, environmental action, and the green transition....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/oeb-endorses-green-agenda-summit-2026-as-institutional-supporter
Driven by its focus on sustainable development and the competitiveness of the economy, the Cyprus Employers & Industrialists Federation (OEB) supports the Green Agenda Summit 2026 as an Institutional Supporter. The Summit organized by SPP Media, will take place on 4 June 2026 at the Hilton Nicosia....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/petrolina-s-dynamic-presence-at-doers-summit-limassol-2026-as-silver-partner
Petrolina participated dynamically as a Silver Partner at Doers Summit 2026, alongside its e-mobility brand pcharge and the Lefkaritis Group brands Petrolina Solar and Petrolina Electric, showcasing the Group’s continuous evolution into a modern and diversified energy organization focused on innovation, sustainable development, and the energy transition....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/no-more-noise
With the rise of artificial intelligence, even the most convincing things placed in front of us are now viewed with suspicion, treated as potentially deceptive, manufactured, or false. Misinformation has therefore become one of the defining challenges of our time. Yet just as serious, perhaps even more serious, is information overload....
