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1. Urgent airbag recall: Thousands of cars in Cyprus at risk

Thousands of vehicles in Cyprus may be equipped with potentially dangerous Takata airbags, as the recall process for these defective products remains incomplete. ...

2. Cyprus and U.S. strengthen crime-fighting cooperation

The House Plenary of Cyprus approved an important agreement on Thursday aimed at boosting cooperation between Cyprus and the United States in the fight against serious crime....

3. Cyprus nears inclusion in U.S. Visa Waiver Program

Cyprus is progressing toward inclusion in the U.S. Visa Waiver Program, a move expected to simplify travel for Cypriots while strengthening cooperation between the two nations in combating serious crime....

4. Agros Rosewater gains EU protection for its distinctive aroma

Agros Rosewater is “an aromatic water produced from whole flowers of a species of aromatic rose that grows in the community of Agros, in southwest Cyprus, the rosa damascena. The product is characterised by a particularly intense aroma, which resembles the scent of fresh roses”, the Commission notes in its press release. ...

5. Cyprus sees decline in use of online government services

In 2023, Cyprus reported that only 66% of its citizens accessed government websites for online services, according to data from Eurostat, the statistical service of the European Union....

6. The biobank.cy CoE joins the European Researchers' Night 2024

For the 18th year, the Research and Innovation Foundation (RIF) is presenting European Researchers' Night, titled ''Mission Possible: Researchers on Board for an Inclusive and Sustainable Future.''...

7. Greek land registry hit by major cyberattack

A coordinated cyberattack has struck the Greek Land Registry, compromising one of its databases containing property ownership information across the country. ...

8. Solar-powered 'smart benches' to monitor air quality in Greece

9. Skip transporters plan mid-July protest over illegal dumping

Skip transport professionals are organizing a protest for mid-July, accusing the government of failing to supervise and stop illegal rubble transport and dumping, which harms licensed operators and the environment according to a report by Pavlos Neophytos....

10. Meet Kevin, the world's tallest dog

The Iowa great dane that was recently crowned the world’s tallest dog is the same height as the average three-year-old child – and is often mistaken for being a horse. ...

11. Frederick University is once again the best performing University in Cyprus in the Times Higher Education Impact Rankings

With a total of 2,152 institutions from all over the world participating in the Times Higher Education Impact Rankings 2024, Frederick University has been placed among the top 201-300 universities for the second consecutive year....

12. Hackers claim 560M Ticketmaster accounts breached

Ticketmaster owner Live Nation confirmed "unauthorised activity" on its database after a group of hackers said they had stolen the personal details of 560 million customers. ...

13. Over 300M children subject to online sexual abuse

More than 300 million children across the globe are victims of online sexual exploitation and abuse each year, research suggests....

14. Cyprus pledges to plant 100,000 trees annually to combat climate change

The Ministry of Agriculture, Rural Development, and Environment has introduced a series of ambitious green initiatives......

15. 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,...

16. Austrian spy allegedly passed data to Russian operatives

Austria is reeling from what authorities are calling its most significant espionage scandal in decades. At the center of the storm is the arrest of Egisto Ott, a former intelligence officer whose alleged actions have unveiled a web of Russian infiltration and manipulation within the country. ...

17. How Israel's AI system identified 37,000 Hamas targets in Gaza

During the recent conflict in Gaza, the Israeli military utilized an undisclosed AI-powered database, known as Lavender, to identify potential targets linked to Hamas. ...

18. 'Dirty fuel' suspected in Baltimore bridge collapse tragedy

Federal, state, and local authorities are launching a comprehensive investigation into the tragic Baltimore bridge collapse, focusing on various potential factors, including the possibility of contaminated fuel playing a role. ...

19. European Parliament approves landmark regulation on AI use

In a landmark decision, the European Parliament Plenary in Strasbourg voted today to approve a new regulation aimed at safeguarding fundamental rights, democracy, the rule of law,...

20. Cyprus and Greece forge alliance against potato fraud

Agriculture Minister Maria Panayiotou has requested the assistance of the Greek authorities to address the issue of potatoes from different countries being sold as Cypriot potatoes......

21. Cyprus unveils plans for world's first virtual dance museum

In the heart of ancient Nicosia, Cyprus, a team of innovative professors and research scientists is making waves in the world of virtual dance. Nestled near the city's medieval wall, they are crafting the largest database of 3D dancers, aiming to establish the world's first virtual museum of dance....

22. FT: Estonia PM on Russia's wanted list

23. Cameras cut road deaths by 18% in two years

The two-year operation of the photo-labeling system, initiated on 1/1/2022 with four mobile and four fixed cameras, has witnessed a remarkable success in enhancing road safety....

24. EU implements new VAT transparency rules targeting e-commerce fraud

The EU’s new transparency rules against Value-Added Tax (VAT) fraud have come into effect starting on January 1st, the European Commission has announced....

25. PwC Cyprus hosts informative CESOP event on new VAT reporting obligation

PwC Cyprus successfully organized a pivotal event entitled ''A New Reporting Obligation on VAT'' at its state-of-the-art experience centre on Monday, 18 December 2023....

26. Preventive pediatrics expansion: Center takes on eight more diseases

''The CPP has been carrying out a project on behalf of the State for 35 years and covers the needs of the entire population of the country free of charge on a voluntary basis'', says Fotini Tsiridou, the president of the Association of Friends of the Center of Preventive Pediatrics ''Amerikos Argyriou'' and councillor of DISY, to ''K''....

27. EU unveils sweeping reforms to enhance animal welfare standards

In a groundbreaking move, the European Commission has proposed extensive reforms to EU rules on animal welfare during transport, marking the most significant overhaul in recent years....

28. 2,162 nameless bodies exposed in EU borders investigation

In a startling revelation, The Guardian uncovered a distressing reality – over the past decade, at least 1,015 refugees and migrants who perished at Europe's borders were laid to rest in unmarked graves....

29. DIPA to slash red light ticket costs

For what is provided in the bill submitted before the Transport Committee of the House of Representatives to adjust the prices of fines from the fixed cameras, spoke to 'K,' the MP of DIPA, Marinos Mousiuttas....

30. Should tenants have a 'paw-sitive' right to pets?

Is a tank full of snakes in a bedsit OK? Would three St Bernard dogs in a two-bedroom flat be too much?...