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91. University of Nicosia plans medical school expansion to Athens

CVC Capital Partners and the University of Nicosia (UNIC), Cyprus’ largest educational institution, have inked a joint venture deal to construct a branch of the university in Athens....

92. University of Nicosia presents innovative veterinary program in English

The University of Nicosia's School of Veterinary Medicine, the sole institution of its kind in Greece and Cyprus offering instruction in English, is gearing up for the start of the academic year on September 18, 2023. The school is open to students from Greece, Cyprus, and around the globe....

93. 2022 marks best real estate year in 14 years

DANOS, a prominent real estate consulting agency, hails 2022 as a remarkable year for Cyprus real estate, breaking through the economic challenges and awakening from the post-COVID stagnation. ...

94. €1,000 per person lost as Cyprus grapples with food waste dilemma

According to the recently released socio-economic impact report by the FOODprint campaign, households in Cyprus generate nearly 48,000 tonnes of food waste annually. ...

95. Miss Cypriot Beauty 1971: A journey through time

"This fabric is an old curtain from Ledra Palace," she says, caressing the covering tenderly that she uses to cover her sofa, in a cool, oasis-like elevation within her elegant home in Kato Arodes, Paphos. ...

96. Are Famagusta restaurants pricing fairly?

The Association of Famagusta Recreation Centres has issued a statement in response to recent reports criticizing the prices of restaurants in the district....

97. Greece tops billionaires' Mediterranean getaways

Greece is this year's number one destination for billionaires in the Mediterranean, surpassing Italy, which traditionally was their top choice. However, according to the travel planners for the 1%, billionaires no longer want to go to Mykonos....

98. ZEUS Signature Collection: Introduction and Announcement

99. When society turns a blind eye to homeless ''foreigners''

A few hours before expensive Lamborghinis and Ferraris, driven by wealthy "foreigners," start their ostentatious daily progress on the coastal road of Limassol, poor "foreigners" sleep on the sand, as long as it is still night, to become news in the morning from a well-known television station that they are "obstructing the work of local boat owners."...

100. Europe's first multi-themed resort opens in Limassol

The inauguration of the City of Dreams Mediterranean in Limassol on Monday marks a significant milestone for tourism in Cyprus, introducing the continent's first multi-theme resort....

101. Ministry launches summer public schools program

The Ministry of Education, Sports, and Youth (MESY) has officially announced the commencement of the "Summer Public Schools (SPS) Programme" today, marking the beginning of a five-week initiative that will run until July 28, 2023. ...

102. Struggle for disabled children from Ukraine continues in host countries

A recent survey conducted by the UN Refugee Agency (UNHCR) has revealed that approximately 12% of families who fled Ukraine due to the conflict have at least one member with a disability....

103. Cablenet and Plume expand partnership in intelligent connectivity for Cyprus homes

Cablenet and Plume joined forces once again in Nicosia to celebrate their successful collaboration and discuss plans for future expansion. The two partners in intelligent connectivity convened to review their market achievements and explore opportunities for growth....

104. Cyprus' GDP soars: 3.4% growth in Q1 2023

Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in the first quarter of the year reached 6.2 billion euros, marking a 3.4% annual increase....

105. Ayia Napa marina expands with exciting new additions

Ayia Napa Marina, renowned as the island's premier entertainment hotspot, is set to enhance its offerings with the addition of selected stores and brands in the shopping zone. The new establishments, expected to open in June, aim to provide visitors with even more choices to satisfy their every need and taste....

106. Netflix to ban password sharing by end of March, bad news for freeloaders

The time Netflix 'freeloaders' have long feared - Password sharing will be banned by the end of March....

107. California reeling over back-to-back mass shootings

Just two days after a gunman killed 11 people at a Los Angeles-area dance studio, seven more victims were shot dead in an agricultural area near San Francisco, as California suffered one of its bloodiest spates of mass gun violence in decades....

108. 16,132 people registered as unemployed in December 2022

According to data from the District Labour Offices, a total of 16,132 people were registered unemployed at the end of December 2022, according to the Cyprus Statistical Service (CyStat)....

109. What did Cypriot consumers purchase in 2022?

Cashless transactions have significantly increased since businesses are now required to accept credit or debit cards. Card payments now account for approximately 72% of all commercial transactions, rather than cash. ...

110. Students most frequent internet users in Cyprus

Students are the group most frequently connected to the internet (99%), according to the results of the 2022 household information and communication technology usage survey, published by the Statistical Service on Thursday...

111. Cyprus retail sector continues climb despite inflation

Black Friday, with its high levels of traffic and shopping, appears to have given way to the Christmas holiday season. The market is still moving well, with increased foot traffic in shopping malls and main streets....

112. Makarios Avenue will be closed to private vehicles from 20 October

On October 20, the initial traffic plan for Makarios III Avenue in Nicosia goes into effect, allowing public transportation, catering vehicles, police and fire engines, as well as shopkeepers and residents, while prohibiting the movement of other vehicles. ...

113. ECOMMBX celebrates its 5th birthday with its new partner CITI

On 22 September, ECOMMBX, a progressive Electronic Money Institution in Cyprus, celebrated its 5th year in business. ...

114. Employing Turkish Cypriots in ROC can play a key role in reunification

In a letter to Nicosia, the European Commission is calling for the upgrading of skills and the promotion of Turkish Cypriots in specific sectors of employment in the Republic of Cyprus, hoping that such a development will create a win-win situation....

115. Indoor masks come off yet again, except in high-risk areas

The abolition of the mask indoors and several recommendations are included in the recommendations of the Ministry of Health and the Advisory Committee to the Council of Ministers which will meet on Wednesday morning. ...

116. Single-use plastics banned from October 1st

As of October 1, 2022, single-use plastics products will no longer be available for sale or use in Cyprus....

117. EC approves 890,000 euro scheme to support Cypriot halloumi makers

The European Commission has announced it has approved a state aid scheme worth a total of 890 thousand euros for halloumi producers, in the context of dealing with the economic effects of the coronavirus pandemic....

118. K. Treppides & Co Ltd: Letting your property in Cyprus through online platforms (e.g. Airbnb)?

The economy of Cyprus is largely dependent on tourism, and this is evident from the fact that government revenues from tourism accounted for over 12% of Cyprus GDP in year 2019 (in accordance with publicly available statistics extracted pre Covid-19 pandemic). ...

119. More freedoms likely for the fully vaccinated in Greece

With European member-states seeking to relax coronavirus measures by March, more freedoms for those who are fully vaccinated are set to be discussed on Wednesday by Health Minister Thanos Plevris and the committee of experts advising the government....

120. Ministry of Labor: Job interviews begin on Thursday

Employment interviews conducted by the Ministry of labor will begin this Thursday and Friday. The move aims to match job seekers to prospective employers and is part of an effort to meet the needs of the hotel industry in Limassol and Paphos, provinces that seem to be facing the biggest staffing shortages....