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1. James Watson, DNA pioneer and provocateur, dies at 97

James Dewey Watson, the American biologist who, alongside Francis Crick, unraveled the double-helix structure of DNA and helped unlock the secrets of life, has passed away. ...

2. Petrolina double-awarded for “Excellence in Collaboration” at the Cyprus Responsible Business Awards 2024

Petrolina was recognized at the Cyprus Responsible Business Awards 2024, receiving both a Gold and a Bronze Award in the category ''Excellence in Collaboration: Business–NGO Partnership.''...

3. Digital Agenda Cyprus Summit 2025 Kicks Off Tomorrow

Just one day to go until the Digital Agenda Cyprus Summit 2025, the island’s leading conference for the new digital era, takes the stage at the Nicosia Municipal Theatre, featuring a lineup of world-class speakers....

4. Leading Minds in Technology and Innovation to Speak at Digital Agenda Cyprus Summit 2025

The Digital Agenda Cyprus Summit 2025 returns on October 9, under the central theme ''Beyond AI'', exploring how individuals, businesses, and societies can stay competitive in a world increasingly shaped by artificial intelligence....

5. EU Investment Bank holds first board meeting in Cyprus

The top decision-makers of the European Investment Bank (EIB) are in Cyprus for their first board meeting in the country, shining a spotlight on the island as a key partner in European development....

6. Cyprus scientist honored with UNESCO–AI Fozan Prize for excellence in cancer research

Dr. Kyriaki Michailidou has been named a laureate of the prestigious UNESCO–AI Fozan International Prize for the Promotion of Young Scientists in STEM....

7. Jordi van den Bussche at the Digital Agenda Cyprus Summit 2025

8. Graham Fink at the Digital Agenda Cyprus Summit 2025

The Digital Agenda Cyprus Summit, the country’s flagship conference on technology, innovation, and society, returns on October 9, 2025, at the Nicosia Municipal Theatre. One of this year’s speakers is Graham Fink, a globally renowned creative visionary, who will explore ‘AI’s Role in Creativity.’...

9. Gary Rafalovsky to Speak at Digital Agenda Cyprus Summit 2025

Gary Rafalovsky, co-founder of Swarmly, will take the stage at the Digital Agenda Cyprus Summit 2025 as a keynote speaker, addressing the topic ''The Rise of the Drones. Cyprus as a Manufacturing Leader!''...

10. Eleni Charitonos to speak at Digital Agenda Cyprus Summit 2025

Eleni Charitonos will take the stage as a keynote speaker at the Digital Agenda Cyprus Summit 2025, presenting on the theme ''Following Your Dreams.'' Charitonos is an integrated operations engineer at Rocket Lab, overseeing rocket launches from New Zealand....

11. Vangelis Liakos at the Digital Agenda Cyprus Summit

Vangelis Liakos will take the stage at the Digital Agenda Cyprus Summit 2025 as a keynote speaker, presenting on ''Branding and Creativity: How Beetroot Took Over the World.''...

12. Unlawful DNA testing for birth certificates violated family rights, commissioner finds

A demand by the Department of Civil Registry and Migration (DCRM) for compulsory DNA testing in a paternity case has been deemed unjustified, according to a report released by the Commissioner for Administration....

13. Advanced DNA testing helps identify remains mishandled over 40 years ago

For the first time, authorities have identified the remains of people who went missing between 1979 and 1981, which were treated with chemicals....

14. The alarming impact of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) in Cyprus

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) is a leading cause of death worldwide, yet it remains less recognized than other pulmonary conditions like lung cancer....

15. Groundbreaking cancer study by Cyprus Institute of Neurology and Genetics

Researchers from CING have published a new study in Cancers, offering significant insights for the accurate staging and early detection of multiple myeloma....

16. 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....

17. The program for the Digital Agenda Cyprus Summit 2024

The premier conference of the new era, the **Digital Agenda Cyprus Summit**, will take place on **October 9** at the Nicosia Municipal Theatre....

18. Head of Soul Publishing Aleksandra Sulimko at the Digital Agenda Cyprus Summit

Aleksandra Sulimko is the Chief Operating Officer (COO) at TheSoul Publishing, where she drives the company’s operational excellence, alignment, and best management practices across the business....

19. Google to participate as supporter and speaker at Digital Agenda Cyprus Summit 2024

The organizing committee of the Digital Agenda Cyprus Summit is pleased to announce Google's participation as an official supporter of the 2024 summit. Enrico Ciampini, a senior executive at Google Europe based in Milan...

20. Robbie Stamp to Speak at Digital Agenda Cyprus Summit 2024

Robbie Stamp, renowned for his work as executive producer of The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy film, will be a key speaker at the Digital Agenda Cyprus Summit 2024....

21. 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.''...

22. Excavations in Karavas to find remains of Turkish invasion victims

Excavations have begun in the ‘Pente Mili’ area of Karavas in Cyprus' occupied Kyrenia district, for locating the remains of the first victims of the Turkish invasion, approximately 40-70 people, the House Committee on Refugees, heard on Tuesday, as well as that developments were expected regarding the issue of remains that were sprayed with chemicals and could not be identified....

23. Mystery deepens over mummified body found near Ayia Napa

The discovery of a body in an advanced state of mummification has left investigators in search of answers. The body, found north of Ayia Napa at approximately 10:30 AM on Thursday, September 5, ...

24. Medical services on high alert for potential Mpox cases

The relevant medical services in Cyprus are on high alert to address any potential cases of Mpox (monkeypox) that might be detected, despite the low risk of such an occurrence, according to the Director of Medical Services and Public Health Services, Elisavet Constantinou....

25. FDA approves first blood test for colorectal cancer screening

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved the first blood test for colorectal cancer screening for average-risk adults aged 45 and older, providing a new, less invasive option for early detection....

26. Virus in newborns linked to autism risk, study finds

A common virus in newborns may significantly increase their risk of developing autism, according to a new study....

27. Accelerated aging linked to rising young adult cancer rates

Researchers investigating the surge in certain cancers among younger adults have uncovered a potential link to accelerated biological aging, according to CNN....

28. Are men about to go extinct?

Scientists have long debated the fate of the Y chromosome, the genetic player in determining male characteristics. Recent research published in Nature suggests that concerns about its disappearance might be overblown, revealing a surprising twist in its evolutionary journey....

29. Greek sage extracts show promise against alzheimer's, Cyprus researchers find

Scientists from the Neurogenetics Department at the Cyprus Institute of Neurology & Genetics have conducted a study on the positive attributes of Greek sage extracts concerning Alzheimer's Disease....

30. Finance Ministry's new measures for the vulnerable in the works

The Finance Ministry is considering new measures to support particularly the vulnerable groups of society amid the continuing pressures from high prices and inflation, Makis Keravnos Minister of Finance said on Monday, adding the measures were in the pipeline irrespective of the rating upgrades by Moody’s and DBRS Morningstar....