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1. Cyprus’ strong performance at FIDE World Schools Team Chess Championship

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-strong-performance-at-fide-world-schools-team-chess-championship

From 2-7 August 2025, Cyprus’s school team, representing The Grammar School, Limassol, competed at the FIDE World Schools Team Chess Championship, hosted at Episcopal High School in Alexandria, Virginia....

2. Modern Greek scores stuck in decline, experts call for rethink of how schools teach language

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/modern-greek-scores-stuck-in-decline-experts-call-for-rethink-of-how-schools-teach-language

For another year, students scored poorly in the Modern Greek Pancyprian exam, averaging 10.77 out of 20, renewing debate over language skills in schools....

3. ''They didn’t deserve to die like this''

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/they-didn-t-deserve-to-die-like-this

“You found your way to paradise in the most painful way… a way you didn’t deserve.”...

4. Cypriot parties to draft roadmap for bilingual education in primary schools

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cypriot-parties-to-draft-roadmap-for-bilingual-education-in-primary-schools

Greek Cypriot and Turkish Cypriot political parties agreed Wednesday to begin discussions on a roadmap for making both Greek and Turkish mandatory in primary education across the island....

5. University of Nicosia School of Business Receives AACSB International Accreditation

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/university-of-nicosia-school-of-business-receives-aacsb-international-accreditation

The University of Nicosia proudly announces that its School of Business has secured accreditation from the internationally recognised Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB) International, following a lengthy and demanding evaluation process....

6. Freedom Holding Corp. supports global chess events with the participation of schools from Greece and Cyprus

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/freedom-holding-corp-supports-global-chess-events-with-the-participation-of-schools-from-greece-and-cyprus

Freedom Holding Corp., parent company of Freedom24, proudly announces its participation as a supporter of the “FIDE World School Chess Championship 2025” and the “Smart Moves Summit 2025”, ...

7. Big Greek players move in on Cyprus' signature cheese

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/big-greek-players-move-in-on-cyprus-signature-cheese

Cyprus’ beloved halloumi is having a moment, and it’s not just on the grill. The country’s signature cheese is drawing serious attention from international investors, as Greek dairy giants plough hundreds of millions into Cypriot facilities, betting big on the future of the PDO-certified export star....

8. Guardian of Ayia Triada: Teacher Eleni Foka’s silent resistance in occupied Cyprus

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/life/guardian-of-ayia-triada-teacher-eleni-foka-s-silent-resistance-in-occupied-cyprus

For 23 years, teacher Eleni Foka stood as a quiet pillar of resistance in the Turkish-occupied village of Ayia Triada, where she educated the children of those who refused to abandon their homes after the 1974 invasion....

9. The crisis in our classrooms

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/the-crisis-in-our-classrooms

Someone will shout. Someone else will mock, bully, or record a video “for laughs.” These incidents are no longer isolated. They’ve become part of a disturbing new reality in our schools. But behind every such moment, there’s a silent cry, for attention, for help....

10. Women still earn less in Cyprus

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/women-still-earn-less-in-cyprus

Despite some progress in recent years, a significant wage gap between men and women remains in Cyprus, according to new figures released by the Cyprus Statistical Service....

11. Over 2,000 child sexual abuse cases reported since 2017

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/over-2-000-child-sexual-abuse-cases-reported-since-2017

More than 2,000 cases of child sexual abuse and exploitation have been reported in Cyprus since 2017, with over 900 incidents recorded in just the past three years, according to figures revealed Thursday by Justice Minister Marios Hartsiotis....

12. Electronic student registration system faces major flaws

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/electronic-student-registration-system-faces-major-flaws

Serious issues in the operation of the electronic student registration system were raised by the Parliamentary Education Committee. Committee Chairman Pavlos Mylonas (DIKO) cited a "lack of coordination" and the registration of students without sufficient or accurate information....

13. Ban on mobile phones in Dutch schools boosts student focus, study finds

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/ban-on-mobile-phones-in-dutch-schools-boosts-student-focus-study-finds

A government study in the Netherlands has found that banning mobile phones and other electronic devices in schools has helped students concentrate better in class....

14. New private hospital and medical campus approved for Lakatamia

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/new-private-hospital-and-medical-campus-approved-for-lakatamia

A new private hospital is coming to Lakatamia, as the Environmental Authority has officially approved the construction of Hadassah Healthcare Park, a large-scale development that will also include a medical university, biotech offices, and student housing....

15. Doors open for global talent as Cyprus rolls out EU Blue Card

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/doors-open-for-global-talent-as-cyprus-rolls-out-eu-blue-card

Starting Monday, July 7, non-EU professionals looking to live and work in Cyprus can officially apply for the EU Blue Card, a special residence and work permit for highly skilled workers....

16. TechIsland launches Legal Community

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/techisland-launches-legal-community

TechIsland, Cyprus’ largest tech association, announces the launch of a new professional initiative: the TechIsland Legal Community. This is a dedicated professional network for lawyers, legal advisors, and compliance professionals who work in Cyprus’ fast-growing tech sector....

17. Cyprus' family businesses are struggling to survive, experts warn

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/cyprus-family-businesses-are-struggling-to-survive-experts-warn

Family-owned businesses, long considered the heart of the Cypriot economy, are facing a crisis of survival, with most unable to pass the baton to the next generation, according to business expert Evi Sereti of PwC Cyprus....

18. A Mediterranean University for a shared future

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/a-mediterranean-university-for-a-shared-future

In a world increasingly defined by fragmentation and crisis, education remains by far the most powerful tool to connect people. ...

19. Celebrating Excellence: University of Limassol Hosts its 2025 Graduation Ceremony

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/celebrating-excellence-university-of-limassol-hosts-its-2025-graduation-ceremony

The University of Limassol (UoL) proudly hosted its 2025 Graduation Ceremony on Thursday, 26 June, marking a major milestone in its continuing journey as one of Cyprus’s most innovative and forward-thinking academic institutions....

20. Columbia Group buys Venus Rock Golf for €132M in one of Cyprus’ biggest real estate deals

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/columbia-group-buys-venus-rock-golf-for-€132m-in-one-of-cyprus-biggest-real-estate-deals

One of the largest real estate deals ever recorded in Cyprus closed Monday morning, as the Columbia Group signed a €132 million agreement to acquire the sprawling Venus Rock Golf resort in Paphos....

21. Nicosia to receive over €1 billion in development projects, President announces

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/nicosia-to-receive-over-€1-billion-in-development-projects-president-announces

President Nikos Christodoulides unveiled more than 80 projects valued at over €1 billion aimed at transforming Nicosia and its surrounding suburbs during an event Monday at the Nicosia Municipal Theater....

22. One in four students leaves primary school with critically low skills

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/one-in-four-students-leaves-primary-school-with-critically-low-skills

The dust has long settled on the issue. After a period of obsessive opposition and a kind of cat-and-mouse resistance to the now-infamous ''quarterly exams,'' the government ultimately gave in to public pressure. ...

23. Windcraft Music Fest: Winds, jazz, tradition and electronic sounds blended in a unique music event

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/windcraft-music-fest-winds-jazz-tradition-and-electronic-sounds-blended-in-a-unique-music-event

Windcraft Music Fest returns for its 11th edition on the weekend of 25-27 July 2025 in the village of Katydata, transforming it into a vibrant hub of sound, creativity and cultural exchange....

24. Cyprus Sports Organization unveils plans for modern sports facilities across Cyprus

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-sports-organization-unveils-plans-for-modern-sports-facilities-across-cyprus

The Cyprus Sports Organisation (KOA) announced plans Wednesday to build a new 4,000–5,000-seat stadium at the Makario complex in Nicosia and signed a memorandum of understanding with stakeholders in Paphos to upgrade the "Stelios Kyriakides" stadium, aiming to address long-standing infrastructure issues across Cyprus....

25. Israeli ambassador calls on public figures to clearly condemn hate speech in Cyprus

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/israeli-ambassador-calls-on-public-figures-to-clearly-condemn-hate-speech-in-cyprus

Israel’s ambassador to Cyprus issued a strong statement on Wednesday, voicing concern over what he described as a rise in anti-Semitic rhetoric in public discourse on the island in recent days....

26. Chamber of Commerce pushes for overhaul of tax bill to attract global Cypriot talent

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/chamber-of-commerce-pushes-for-overhaul-of-tax-bill-to-attract-global-cypriot-talent

The Cyprus Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KEBE) is calling for key revisions and broader strategic planning in the government’s “Minds in Cyprus” tax bill, aimed at attracting talent from the Cypriot diaspora....

27. Social media checks now part of U.S. student visa process

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/social-media-checks-now-part-of-u-s-student-visa-process

Foreign students hoping to study in the United States will now face much stricter screening, including having their social media accounts reviewed, under a new U.S. State Department policy announced this week....

28. Lakatamia land reserved for school sits idle since 1996

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/lakatamia-land-reserved-for-school-sits-idle-since-1996

Nearly three decades after land was reserved for a new school in Lakatamia, the property remains untouched, prompting fierce criticism from lawmakers who say the state has violated landowners' rights and failed to act transparently....

29. Stranded young tourists evacuated aboard luxury liner Crown Iris, escorted by Israeli Navy

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/stranded-young-tourists-evacuated-in-rare-style-aboard-luxury-liner-crown-iris-escorted-by-israeli-navy

A luxury cruise ship carrying more than 1,500 young tourists arrived in Cyprus this week after a covert evacuation from Israel, as hostilities between Israel and Iran intensified....

30. Student grant system under fire over payouts to the wrong people

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/student-grant-system-under-fire-over-payouts-to-the-wrong-people

The Office of the Auditor General has raised concerns over how student scholarships are awarded and paid out in Cyprus, following a 2023 audit that found gaps and procedural problems in the system....

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