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661. Putin picks economist Belousov as defense chief, Shoigu switches gears

Russian President Vladimir Putin tapped a civilian economist as his surprise new defence minister on Sunday in an attempt to gird Russia for economic war by trying to better utilise the defence budget and harness greater innovation to win in Ukraine....

662. Dr. Nicolas P. Mastrogianopoulos at the Green Agenda Cyprus Summit

Dr. Nikolas P. Mastroyiannopoulos is the Founding Managing Partner of W11 Ventures. He is a non-executive director on the Board of Directors of the Green Energy Group in Limassol, and the CIM Business School in Nicosia Cyprus and the Chairperson of the Techisland Health Cluster Committee....

663. Research and innovation initiatives towards climate neutrality

Alexandros Charalambides is an Associate Professor in the Department of Chemical Engineering at the Cyprus University of Technology, a member of the board of directors of EAC, ...

664. Needle 2024 festival to electrify Larnaca

After six weeks of immersing in Larnaca's cultural richness, the spotlight now shifts to musical escapades, as Needle 2024 Festival takes center stage, blending the city's heritage with the island's artistic flair....

665. Dublin launches portal linking to New York

A cutting-edge installation has forged an unprecedented link between Dublin and New York City, enabling continuous real-time interaction among residents and visitors alike....

666. Why Cyprus has the edge in Hydrogen technology

George Pechlivanoglou studied mechanical engineering (BSc) and completed the MSc in renewable energy technology at the University of Oldenburg, Germany....

667. Solar storm threatens earth's power and internet

A rare warning has been issued over a solar storm that could affect Earth’s power supplies and knock out the internet....

668. Cryptocurrency seized in Cyprus as fraud network unravels

A well-established international cryptocurrency fraud, dismantled recently, resulted in numerous victims and significant profits for a criminal network....

669. Inferno engulfs Agios Syla industrial zone forcing evacuations

A fierce fire erupted Thursday afternoon in the industrial district of Agios Syla, escalating beyond containment. ...

670. Who bears responsibility for the energy transition?

Chris Angelides serves as the Managing Director in the oil and gas consulting division of Ernst & Young LLP in Houston....

671. St. Kitts and Nevis appoints Joseph Borghese as Special Envoy for FDIs

In a strategic effort to boost Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) initiatives, the Government of the Federation of St. Kitts and Nevis has appointed His Excellency Joseph Borghese as Special Envoy for Foreign Direct Investments. ...

672. Nicosia mayor reveals progress on €20M GSP redevelopment project

In autumn, Nicosia Mayor Constantinos Yorkatzis revealed progress on the approximately €20 million redevelopment project of the old GSP, an essential green space....

673. Ellinikon, Europe's largest smart city, begins its transformation

674. Nicosia to blossom with new environmental center along Pedieos River

The Municipality of Nicosia is embarking on a transformative endeavor, announcing plans for an innovative environmental center nestled along the banks of the Pedieos River in Lakatamia. ...

675. AI-powered deepfake identity thefts surge 3,000%

Several months ago, a worker in Hong Kong unexpectedly conducted a transaction worth $25 million for her company, following instructions given......

676. Wheelchair access to be provided at polling stations

Special polling booths have been secured for the convenience of voters in wheelchairs, the Chief Returning Officer announced on Tuesday in a written statement....

677. EU announces €1B aid package for Lebanon during visit

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen announced a substantial €1 billion support package for Lebanon, emphasizing the European Union's enduring commitment to assist the country and its people....

678. Government rejects proposal by Chevron-led consortium

The Cypriot government has once again turned down the proposal put forward by the Chevron, NewMed Energy, and BG Cyprus (Shell) consortium ...

679. Ursula von der Leyen commends Cyprus for 20 years of transformation

The President of the Republic of Cyprus, Nikos Christodoulides, emphasized the pivotal role of the European Union (EU) in fostering peace in Cyprus... ...

680. From ''black sheep'' to EU bridge

On the 20th anniversary of Cyprus' accession to the European Union, retired Ambassador Theophilos Theophilou reflects on the nation's journey from being labeled ''the black sheep'' to becoming a pivotal bridge to the Middle East....

681. Christodoulides lists members of National Council

President Nicos Christodoulides presided over a gathering of the National Council at the Presidential Palace today, where significant decisions were made regarding Cyprus's political landscape....

682. Your DNA can help create tailored treatments for other Cypriots

The University of Cyprus Biobank, known as biobank.cy, has set an ambitious objective: to establish the Cyprome, a multidimensional database containing the genetic information of Cypriots, accessible to all. Dr. Gregory Papagregoriou,...

683. Government unveils ambitious housing strategy, Minister Ioannou reveals

The government has set the people and their servicing without undue inconvenience at the core of its policies, Minister of the Interior Constantinos Ioannou said on Tuesday, adding the Ministry is working on issuing of public documents the Civil Registry Department. ...

684. President advocates for innovation centers to pursue commercialization and self-financing

Centres of Excellence should pursue commercialisation aiming at self-financing, the President of the Republic, Nikos Christodoulides said at the inauguration......

685. Wind and solar could power Eastern Mediterranean and Middle East by 2050

The significant potential and great potential of wind and solar energy in the Eastern Mediterranean and Middle East (EMME) region up to 2050 is revealed......

686. Lawyers reveal source of €807,000 found in safe

Lawyers representing two monks at the center of the scandal at the Monastery of Saint Avvakum have returned with a new letter, shedding light on the origin of the €807,000 found in a safe. ...

687. Tehran avoids escalating conflict with Israel

Explosions echoed over an Iranian city on Friday in what sources described as an Israeli attack, but Tehran played down the incident and indicated it had no plans for retaliation - a response that appeared gauged towards averting region-wide war....

688. Cyprus government under fire for multiple pension issue

The ongoing debate over multiple pensions for former and current state officials has taken center stage in Cyprus, with the government facing criticism from political parties and the Audit Office....

689. Heartbreaking Gaza photo wins World Press Photo of the Year

Reuters photographer Mohammed Salem captured this year’s prestigious World Press Photo of the Year award Thursday with a depiction of loss and sorrow in Gaza, a heartrending photo of a Palestinian woman cradling the body of her young niece....

690. Cyprus struggles as 70% of green power goes to waste

In a pivotal discussion held yesterday by the Parliamentary Committee on Energy, Trade, Industry, and Tourism, the pressing issue of energy storage from renewable sources and hydrogen took center stage....