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1. Cyprus Forestry College reopens with first class in nearly a decade

The Cyprus Forestry College welcomed 20 students Monday as it reopened for the first time in almost 10 years, marking what officials called a milestone for forestry education on the island....

2. Person in custody in Charlie Kirk fatal shooting

President Donald Trump said Friday that authorities have taken someone into custody in connection with the fatal shooting of conservative activist Charlie Kirk, though he cautioned that the information is preliminary....

3. USA: Charlie Kirk, conservative youth leader and Trump supporter, shot dead at university event (video)

Charlie Kirk, founder of the conservative youth group Turning Point USA and a close ally of President Donald Trump, was shot and killed Wednesday during a campus event at Utah Valley University. He was 31....

4. Cyprus is becoming a hub for foreign university students

Cyprus is one of the European Union nations attracting the highest proportion of international students in higher education, Eurostat reported....

5. Falling birthrates force Greece to suspend hundreds of schools

Greece will suspend operations at more than 700 schools this academic year as the country’s demographic crisis drives student enrollment to record lows, officials said....

6. Paphos Mayor asked to name universities allegedly selling degrees

Cyprus’ higher education watchdog has asked Paphos Mayor Phedon Phedonos to formally identify the universities he accused of ''selling degrees''....

7. Cyprus faces potential controversy over alleged “fake” university degrees, mayor warns

The Mayor of Paphos, Phedon Phedonos, warned Thursday that Cyprus could soon face an international controversy over universities allegedly issuing degrees without proper student attendance....

8. Cyprus and the U.S. team up courtside as EuroBasket hype builds

As Cyprus gears up for EuroBasket action, basketball isn’t just heating up on the court; it’s also sparking some international teamwork off of it....

9. Blaise Metreweli to lead MI6, marking historic first for British intelligence

Blaise Metreweli CMG has been named the new Chief of the Secret Intelligence Service (MI6), becoming the first woman to lead the organization in its 115-year history....

10. Piano tour returns with recital at the Rock of Aphrodite

The Avantgarde Cultural Foundation is launching this year’s edition of The Piano Tour with a recital at one of Cyprus’s most storied locations....

11. 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....

12. Grigorios Kamperis, Nicholas Argyrou, George Louka and Elias Kokkinos to speak at Green Agenda Cyprus Summit

This year’s Sustainable Development Conference will focus on supporting and strengthening Cyprus’s national strategy for the Green Transition....

13. Pavlos Photiades, Alexandros Charalambides, and Constantinos Hadjigeorgiou to Speak at Green Agenda Cyprus Summit

The Green Agenda Cyprus Summit 2025 is gearing up to support and strengthen the country’s national strategy for a green transition. Taking place on May 19 at the Hilton Hotel in Nicosia,...

14. Christianna Diogenous, Georgios Kazantzis and Joseph Antoniou to speak at the Green Agenda Cyprus Summit

This year’s Sustainable Development Conference is dedicated to supporting and strengthening Cyprus’ national strategy for a Green Transition....

15. Pope Francis’ funeral set for Saturday, Trump to attend, tributes pour in

The funeral of Pope Francis is expected to be held this Saturday, according to the latest information from Vatican sources. Among the world leaders set to attend the ceremony is U.S. President Donald Trump, who confirmed his presence in a post on Truth Social....

16. International students rattled as visa crackdown hits Harvard, UCLA and dozens of U.S. campuses

A quiet but unsettling wave of student visa cancellations is rippling through U.S. college campuses, and not even Harvard has been spared. The university recently confirmed that five of its international students, three still enrolled and two recent graduates, had their visas suddenly revoked without explanation....

17. Amyth Hotel and Restaurant brings fresh flavors and luxury to the capital

A new gem has just opened in the heart of Nicosia, combining a chic hotel with an exciting new dining experience. Amyth of Nicosia, located within the historic Venetian walls of the capital,...

18. Students use their creative touch to design Run for Autism Half Marathon medal

The medal for the upcoming ''Run for Autism Half Marathon,'' scheduled for Sunday, April 6, was unveiled at a press conference in Ayia Napa on March 18....

19. Removal of dangerous chemicals from Astrasol begun

The removal of hazardous chemical waste from inside the Astrasol factory in Latsia began yesterday....

20. Trump signs order banning transgender women from women's sports

In a controversial move that’s stirring up strong opinions across the country, President Donald Trump signed an executive order on Wednesday to ban transgender women from competing in women’s sports. ...

21. McDonald’s cuts LGBTQ+ inclusion efforts, but claims it still ‘cares’ about diversity

McDonald’s, one of the world’s most recognizable brands, is recalibrating its diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) policies in response to recent societal and legal changes....

22. School registrations just got a whole lot easier in Cyprus

As a parent in Cyprus, I can tell you that dealing with school registrations has always felt like a necessary headache....

23. Finland’s schools lead the charge against fake news, starting young

In Finland, teaching children how to spot fake news begins as early as preschool, and by the time students reach middle school, they’re adept at analyzing media with a critical eye. ...

24. New 'trend' of deep fake nude photos

Organizations and internet safety experts are raising alarms over the increasing use of artificial intelligence (AI) to create realistic but fake nude images of real women....

25. Cyprus reclaims rare antiquities from the US

Cyprus celebrated the return of 266 valuable antiquities on Tuesday, marking a significant milestone in cultural repatriation....

26. Study reveals high-dose IV vitamin C combined with chemotherapy improves survival in advanced pancreatic cancer

27. The Greek Orthodox priest at the center of ''anti-woke'' education

The ideological conflict in the US has shifted from a traditional left-versus-right divide to a new dichotomy: “woke” versus “anti-woke.”...

28. Opening doors to the American dream: U.S. hosts NCAA event for Cypriot families

When people talk about the growing U.S. presence in Cyprus, the conversation often turns to big-picture topics—defense programs like Cyclops, humanitarian aid for Gaza, or strategic partnerships....

29. €10,000 Raised at Eureka Marseille Charity Fashion Show for Preventive Pediatrics

The ''Eureka Marseille Charity Fashion Show'' was held with great success on November 14, 2024, at the Royal Hall in Nicosia, where the venue was packed with attendees. ...

30. America decides today: Key points on the US Election

In one of the most pivotal U.S. elections in recent decades, the nation heads to the polls today as Kamala Harris faces off against Donald Trump. The race appears tight, polarizing American society while drawing worldwide attention. ...