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31. No more ''borrowing” from pension fund, government says

A long-standing distortion in Cyprus’ social insurance fund is finally being addressed as the government moves to ''freeze'' its growing debt to the fund and shift its investment strategy to an independent authority....

32. Cyprus ranks last in EU for women in management

Cyprus has recorded the lowest share of women in managerial roles across the European Union, according to new 2024 figures from Eurostat, pointing to a continuing gender imbalance in leadership positions....

33. Halloumi Festival returns to Prastio Avdimou on May 3

A festival dedicated to halloumi cheese will take place on May 3 in the village of Prastio Avdimou, offering visitors a full day of food, culture and local traditions....

34. Miltiades claims stage victory at Tour of Hainan

Cypriot cycling celebrated a landmark international success this week, as national champion Andreas Miltiades claimed victory in Stage 3 of the prestigious Tour of Hainan in China....

35. EAC unions signal strike after disappointing talks with Energy Minister

Trade unions of the Electricity Authority of Cyprus (EAC) have expressed strong disappointment following a meeting with Energy Minister Michalis Damianou, warning that a nationwide 24-hour work stoppage will go ahead on Thursday, April 23, 2026....

36. Cyprus moves to end state borrowing from Social Insurance Fund in pension reform plan

Cyprus is moving forward with changes to its pension system, with discussions now focusing on both the Social Insurance Fund and Provident Funds. ...

37. The 20-day chess festival in Cyprus has come to an end. We look forward to the next one

On the evening of 16 April, the Cap St Georges Hotel & Resort on the west coast of Cyprus hosted the closing ceremony of the FIDE Candidates Tournament for the world chess crown....

38. Freedom24 Wins Three Global Banking & Finance Awards 2026 for Tradernet and Neo Compliance

Freedom24, part of Freedom Holding Corp. (Nasdaq: FRHC), has been named a winner in three nominations of the 2026 Global Banking & Finance Awards, securing recognition for both its proprietary trading platform Tradernet and its AI-driven Neo Compliance framework....

39. Closing Ceremony of the FIDE Candidates Tournament 2026 at Cap St Georges Hotel & Resort

The FIDE Candidates Tournament 2026 came to an end with a spectacular and emotional closing ceremony held in the unique setting of Cap St Georges Hotel & Resort, at Cape St George in Peyia, Paphos....

40. This time, let’s measure corruption

Corruption in a state carries real costs. It slows growth, erodes trust, and ultimately weakens the quality of democracy citizens experience....

41. Square One Capital: The Developer-Turned-Fund Manager Targeting Cyprus's Next Residential Wave

A Limassol-based developer with 33 active projects is raising a €200M opportunistic real estate fund targeting 25% net IRR. Here's why the timing is right — and why this team is built to deliver it....

42. Humanity heads back to the moon as Artemis II launches

In a fiery evening launch that lit up Florida’s Space Coast, four astronauts blasted off Wednesday from Kennedy Space Center aboard NASA’s Artemis II mission, beginning a 10-day journey that will carry them around the moon and back, the first crewed mission to venture into deep lunar space in more than 50 years....

43. Lidl Cyprus continues its dynamic and timeless presence at the Ayia Napa Youth Soccer Festival as a Platinum Sponsor

Lidl Cyprus is once again dynamically participating in the Ayia Napa Youth Soccer Festival 2026 as a Platinum Sponsor, actively supporting one of the most important youth soccer events in the region. With a firm commitment to promoting balanced nutrition and physical activity, the company continues to strengthen initiatives that encourage children and young people to adopt a more active and healthy lifestyle....

44. UNIC Athens positioned as bridge between Europe and the U.S.

The strategic partnership between the University of Nicosia, UNIC Athens, and Purdue University aims to create a powerful link between Europe and the United States in higher education, research and innovation....

45. Cablenet Powers Up: Giga Internet, 5G Unlimited and HBO Signal a New Era for Cyprus Connectivity

Cablenet Communication Systems PLC has recently announced its financial results for the year ended 31 December 2025, reporting revenue of €69.7 million....

46. Officials take action to make Akamas National Park safer and more sustainable

Akamas National Forest Park, one of Cyprus’ most treasured natural areas, is getting a closer look from the government. ...

47. From Cyprus to Manhattan: 25-year-old founder brings Mediterranean heat to NYC fitness scene

Forget boring spin classes and sweaty expo halls. Imagine sweating it out on a Manhattan rooftop while DJs drop beats, your friends cheer you on, and every move feels more like a celebration than a workout. ...

48. Fuel and heating oil prices soar in Cyprus, petrol could top €2 per liter

Daily attacks targeting the world’s fuel supply lifeline in the Arabian Gulf have triggered an energy shock whose effects are expected to outlast the fighting itself in Iran....

49. Addressing Gender Inequalities in STEM and Entrepreneurship

As the world once again marked International Women’s Day this year, it highlighted the continued need for equal opportunities and meaningful representation of women across all areas of social and economic life....

50. EUC Dental Symposium 2026

The Dental School Student Association of European University Cyprus (EUC) successfully hosted the EUC Dental Symposium 2026, held on 7–8 March at the EUC Cultural Center in Nicosia, Cyprus,...

51. Return to single-buyer electricity market proposed for Cyprus

A debate has emerged over the structure of Cyprus’s electricity market after Odysseas Michaelides suggested that electricity prices could fall if the country returned to a centralized purchasing system dominated by the Electricity Authority of Cyprus (AHK)....

52. EU Commissioner: All animals on infected farms must be culled

Farms hit by foot-and-mouth disease will have to kill all animals on site, even those that appear healthy, under strict European Union rules aimed at stopping the outbreak before it spreads further, an EU commissioner said Friday during a visit to Cyprus....

53. Cablenet Brings Seamless Connectivity to Every Corner of the Home with Smart Wi-Fi+

As part of Cablenet’s New Era of Connectivity and Entertainment, the company is strengthening its home connectivity ecosystem with Smart Wi-Fi+, which is an intelligent in-home networking solution designed to deliver strong, stable and seamless internet coverage in every room of the house....

54. One in four children in the EU at risk of poverty or social exclusion

Around a quarter of children living in the European Union, close to 20 million across its 27 member states, are currently exposed to the risk of poverty or social exclusion, Cyprus’ Deputy Minister of Social Welfare Clea Papaellina said on Monday in Brussels....

55. Cyprus: A geopolitical hub in a shifting power landscape

After the October 7 massacre, the brutal Hamas attack and Israel’s long, largely disproportionate counteroffensive in Gaza, Cyprus had an unexpected opportunity: to send a message to the international community that went beyond the usual lens of the “Cyprus problem” and to emerge as a rare “Western anchor” in a volatile region. ...

56. A drone strike reopens Cyprus's oldest wound

The drone strike on the runway of the British bases at Akrotiri in the early hours of Monday morning has reignited a conversation that has lingered, unresolved, for decades ...

57. Purdue partners with University of Nicosia-Athens to advance research collaboration and online learning in Europe

58. Elite Greek fighter jets arrive in Cyprus to bolster air defenses

Athens has deployed some of the most advanced fighter aircraft of the Hellenic Air Force to Cyprus in a move aimed at reinforcing the air defense umbrella of the Republic of Cyprus....

59. Cyprus pays hundreds of thousands monthly as FSRU Prometheus sits idle in Malaysia

Cyprus is continuing to incur substantial monthly costs while the floating natural gas storage and regasification unit (FSRU) Prometheus remains idle in Malaysia....

60. Checkmate in Cyprus: The World’s Chess Elite Descend on Paphos

In spring 2026, the world's chess elite will gather on the west coast of Cyprus. From 28 March to 16 April, the Cap St Georges Hotel resort near Paphos will host the men's and women's Candidates Tournaments. ...