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31. Cyprus unveils first zero-emissions research vessel

Cyprus celebrated the launch of its first zero-emissions vessel, EVPLOIA APHRODITE, on Thursday at the Larnaca Marina....

32. University of Nicosia Hosts Ceremonial Event for NEOLAiA European University Alliance

33. Cyprus and U.S. launch historic strategic dialogue to strengthen bilateral ties

Nicosia and Washington are forming a concrete footprint for deepening their bilateral relations at the strategic level with the first-ever CY-US Strategic Dialogue launched today. ...

34. Cyprus and U.S. launch first strategic dialogue in Nicosia

According to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Nicosia will host the first-ever Strategic Dialogue between Cyprus and the United States this Wednesday....

35. FT: Foreign students lured to illegal universities in occupied Cyprus

The Financial Times published an extensive report from Nicosia, highlighting a scheme targeting foreign students, particularly from Africa and Asia, through agencies promoting study opportunities at illegal universities in the occupied northern Cyprus....

36. Pilot program to promote cultural literacy in 15 Cypriot schools

Cyprus is launching a pilot program in schools aimed at promoting cultural literacy among students, officials announced Thursday in Nicosia. Education Minister Athina Michaelidou and Deputy Minister of Culture Vasiliki Kassianidou introduced the "Schools as Ambassadors of Culture - Students as Ambassadors of Citizenship" initiative, which will roll out in 15 schools across all educational levels this academic year. ...

37. Michael Tatham named new British High Commissioner to Cyprus

The British Foreign Office has announced the appointment of Michael Tatham as the new British High Commissioner to Cyprus. ...

38. Winners of Robotex and MRC Cyprus 2024 Awarded at the Bank of Cyprus

The winners of the 7th Robotex Cyprus and the 1st Minoan RobotSports Competition MRC Cyprus that took place last June under the auspices of the President of the Republic, Nikos Christodoulides, were honored. ...

39. Cyprus' infrastructure shines as MED9 Summit boosts tourism

40. Global debt to exceed $100 trillion this year

Global public debt is nearing the size of the world economy, posing risks to living standards in developed nations, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) warned....

41. Protests rise against Barcelona's growing tourist influx

Barcelona is grappling with a surge in tourism that has led to rising tensions among locals. Iconic landmarks like Sagrada Familia and Park Güell, along with bustling streets like Las Ramblas, are attracting 170,000 visitors daily, according to city authorities. ...

42. Annual International Meeting of the Contact Committee

The Audit Office of the Republic of Cyprus is organizing the Annual Meeting of the Contact Committee, which it chairs, at the Cap. St. Georges Hotel & Resort in Paphos, on Wednesday and Thursday, October 16 and 17, 2024. ...

43. Taavi Rõivas on why AI is the future of government

Taavi Rõivas, Estonia’s former Prime Minister, visited Cyprus for the Digital Agenda Summit 2024, where he was invited to speak about Estonia’s pioneering journey in creating a fully digitized government....

44. Repeated fires raise concerns at Paphos minors' shelter

A fire erupted Sunday morning at a facility for unaccompanied minors located in an apartment complex in Paphos....

45. A black day for justice in Cyprus

September 18, 2024 will be marked as another Black Day for Democracy and the start of a slippery road to a new phase in the political life of Cyprus....

46. Digital Agenda: The Bright Side of Cyprus and Its Technological Prospects

Renowned international speakers, top Cypriot innovators, and key government officials came together at the Digital Agenda Cyprus Summit 2024 to discuss the future of digital transformation and global trends in innovation, talent management, and creativity....

47. A night of remembrance as Israel honors victims of the Oct 7th massacre

On the evening of October 7, 2024, the Israeli Embassy organized a poignant memorial ceremony at the Hilton Hotel in Nicosia, Cyprus. ...

48. DA24 and Cocktail Festival: A ''Night at the Museum'' experience

The organizing committee of the Digital Agenda Cyprus Summit (DA24) and the Cyprus Cocktail Festival announced that the Cyprus Archaeological Museum will remain open until 9 PM on Wednesday, October 9......

49. Health Minister highlights breast cancer screening upgrades

President Nikos Christodoulides announced the addition of three new cancer screening programs for both men and women during his address at the 20th annual "Pink Silhouette Walk" organized by Europa Donna Cyprus, in Nicosia, on Saturday, in a bid to raise awareness on breast cancer. ...

50. Vasilikos: New systems feed 3M fish at once

Cypriot officials inaugurated two innovative floating fish feeding systems, marking a significant step forward for the country's aquaculture industry. Minister of Agriculture, Rural Development and Environment......

51. Limassol office costs outpace London and Amsterdam

Office rental prices in Cyprus, particularly in Limassol, have exceeded those in cities like London and Amsterdam, according to major tech companies operating on the island....

52. Cyprus to fast-track 22,000 asylum applications

The reduction in migration flows due to government measures offers Cyprus the opportunity to speed up the processing of 22,000 pending asylum applications, said Deputy Minister of Migration and International Protection, Nikolas Ioannides....

53. Cyprus submits commandaria for UNESCO cultural status

Cyprus has officially submitted its candidacy to register Commandaria, a historic sweet wine, on UNESCO's Intangible Cultural Heritage list, the Deputy Ministry of Culture announced....

54. Green Line barrier removal approved by Cyprus Government

The Council of Ministers has decided to remove the barbed wire fence along the Green Line, a barrier installed during the tenure of former Interior Minister Nikos Nouris to curb migration flows. ...

55. Cyprus President heads to UN talks with Guterres, Tatar

President Nikos Christodoulides will meet with the UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres and the Turkish Cypriot leader Ersin Tatar in New York on October 15, Deputy Government Spokesperson Yiannis Antoniou told CNA on Thursday morning....

56. Cyprus celebrates 64th Independence Day with military parade

Cyprus marked its 64th Independence Day today with a military parade in Nicosia. Key political, religious, and military leaders, including President Nikos Christodoulides and Greece’s President Katerina Sakellaropoulou, attended the event alongside foreign ambassadors and defense officials....

57. Israeli troops launch ground offensive in Lebanon targeting Hezbollah

Israeli forces have launched a ''limited, localized, and targeted'' ground operation inside southern Lebanon aimed at Hezbollah, the Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) confirmed on Tuesday....

58. New Chief and Deputy Chief of police sworn in amid calls for action

The confirmation ceremony for the new Chief of Police, Themistos Arnaoutis, and Deputy Chief of Police, Panikos Stavrou, took place today at the Presidential Palace, with President Nikos Christodoulides and other government officials in attendance....

59. President Nikos Christodoulides fires police chiefs

Cyprus President Nikos Christodoulides has dismissed the Chief and Deputy Chief of Police, a move widely seen as a response to the recent scandal involving an escaped convict. The president made the decision upon his return from the United Nations General Assembly in New York....

60. Israel claims Hezbollah leader Nasrallah killed in airstrike