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1. Critical raw materials moving to the centre of Europe’s strategic agenda

Critical raw materials have moved from being a specialised industrial topic to one of the defining economic and strategic issues facing Europe today....

2. Cyprus loses close vote for UN General Assembly presidency

Cyprus was narrowly defeated in its bid to lead the United Nations General Assembly after Bangladesh’s Foreign Minister, Khalilur Rahman, secured the presidency of the body's 81st session in a closely fought election on Tuesday....

3. Invest Cyprus Strengthens Business and Investment Ties with India

On 21 May 2026, Invest Cyprus successfully organized a closed Investors’ Roundtable in Mumbai during the Official Visit of H.E. the President of the Republic of Cyprus, Mr. Nikos Christodoulides, to India, reaffirming Cyprus’ commitment to strengthening economic and investment relations with one of the world’s largest and fastest-growing economies....

4. Cyprus moves closer to Schengen entry by end of 2026 or early 2027

Cyprus could be only a few months away from joining Europe’s Schengen Area, with President Nikos Christodoulides saying the process is moving forward and a political decision is expected in late 2026 or early 2027....

5. Nikos Christodoulides arrives in India with red-carpet welcome

Nikos Christodoulides arrived in India on Wednesday for an official state visit aimed at strengthening economic and political ties between Cyprus and one of the world’s fastest-growing global powers....

6. Christodoulides heads to India for high-level state visit

Cyprus President Nikos Christodoulides is traveling to India today for a state visit aimed at strengthening political and economic ties between the two countries, with a heavy focus on investment, technology, and long-term cooperation....

7. Cyprus in DC: Kombos pushes security, EU, and regional ties

Cyprus is strengthening its ties with the United States, with Foreign Minister Constantinos Kombos spending Tuesday in Washington meeting senior US lawmakers and taking part in policy discussions focused on regional stability and Cyprus’ role in Europe....

8. Greece, Turkey and the mind of Donald Trump

Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan’s recent statement suggesting that we’re facing a “historic opportunity for the permanent solution to the Aegean problem” raised eyebrows in Athens. ...

9. How von der Leyen can save Europe

The Greenland crisis, and what unfolded at the World Economic Forum in Davos, proved something more: that Europe’s time to reinvent itself has now become dramatically, suffocatingly short....

10. A new peace club? Trump unveils council that sidesteps the UN

Whether Trump’s Peace Council becomes a genuine diplomatic tool or a rival stage to the United Nations remains an open question, but its makeup already sends a signal. ...

11. Just an image… right?

An AI-generated image posted by Donald Trump showing him planting the American flag in Greenland, complete with a sign declaring the island “U.S. territory from 2026,” has once again thrown the Arctic island into the global spotlight and rattled nerves across Europe....

12. Deloitte expands its global suite of GenAI and Agentic AI capabilities in Omnia

Deloitte has announced the integration of new artificial intelligence (AI) capabilities within its Omnia, Deloitte’s global cloud-based Audit & Assurance platform, aimed at enhancing the audit and assurance experience, advancing Deloitte’s effort to drive innovation with enhanced technology. ...

13. Pitch your film, win international deals, Cyprus is rolling out the red carpet

Cyprus is rolling out the red carpet for filmmakers next April, hosting the seventh edition of Dot.on.the.Map Industry Days, a three-day co-production, training, and networking event designed to put the island at the center of Mediterranean cinema. The event runs April 23–25, 2026, alongside the 24th Cyprus Film Days International Festival....

14. US–Saudi business deals top $270 billion as Crown Prince returns to Washington

The United States and Saudi Arabia just inked more than $270 billion in business deals, marking one of the biggest investment pushes between the two countries in years, all during Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman’s first visit to Washington since 2018....

15. Cyprus, connectivity, and the future of European aviation: A conversation with Olivier Jankovec

Olivier Jankovec, Director General of Airports Council International (ACI) Europe—the airport counterpart to IATA—has a bird’s-eye view of the European aviation landscape. Right now, he has his sights set on Cyprus....

16. Stella Kyriakides joins global network to champion women’s health

Former European Union Health and Food Safety Commissioner Stella Kyriakides has been invited to join the Champions of Women’s Health network, part of the Global Alliance for Women’s Health....

17. The significance of the P-TEC Summit

The Partnership for Transatlantic Energy Cooperation (P-TEC) is a U.S. initiative coordinated by the Department of Energy. Its goal is to foster collaboration between Eastern European countries and the United States, focusing on energy security and the sustainability of infrastructure....

18. 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....

19. A Year of Meaningful Impact and Community Empowerment for the PwC Foundation

During the financial year 2025, PwC, through the PwC Foundation initiatives, continued to serve as a catalyst for positive change, deepening its contribution to Cypriot society through a wide range of initiatives across education and culture, youth entrepreneurship, and community support. ...

20. ''I'm 10 years old and I love torturing cats''

It sounds like the stuff of nightmares: a child proudly declaring a love for torturing cats. But this isn’t fiction; it’s a message posted inside an encrypted online group, part of a horrifying international network of animal abusers exposed by a recent BBC investigation....

21. Cyprus to launch e-Kalathi digital shopping platform

Energy, Commerce and Industry Minister George Papanastasiou is set to announce the launch of the e-Kalathi digital platform during a press conference Wednesday....

22. Eurobank | Limassol welcomed the 1st India-Greece-Cyprus Business Forum

23. Cyprus courts U.S. investors in energy, tech, and finance

Cyprus is making a bold push to attract American investment, with President Nicos Christodoulides leading a high-profile delegation to the United States....

24. Trump highlights Greece-Cyprus role in strategic trade corridor

U.S. President Donald Trump has drawn attention to the strategic importance of Greece and Cyprus in global trade and diplomacy, sharing a Breitbart News article that underscores their role in the proposed India-Middle East–Europe Economic Corridor (IMEC)....

25. The Road to Prosperity

Browsing social media I have recently come across a map showing all the countries with GDP per capita higher than Poland’s back in 1990 and in 2018....

26. IGC Business & Investment Council Launched in India

The India-Greece-Cyprus (IGC) Business & Investment Council was officially launched today at the Taj Mahal Palace in Mumbai, marking a significant milestone in strengthening the economic ties between the three nations. ...

27. Cyprus improves corruption ranking, but challenges remain

Cyprus has made progress in its fight against corruption, according to Transparency International's 2024 Corruption Perceptions Index (CPI)....

28. Dr. Panagiotis Kouvaros's Research Paper Accepted at AAAI 2025

UoL is thrilled to announce that Dr. Panagiotis Kouvaros, Assistant Professor of Artificial Intelligence (AI), has had his latest research paper accepted at the prestigious 39th AAAI Conference on Artificial Intelligence, set to take place in 2025....

29. Finance Minister signs agreements on crypto and tax info sharing

Cyprus' Finance Minister, Makis Keravnos, has officially signed the Multilateral Competent Authority Agreements (MCAA) under the Global Forum of the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD)....

30. A critical step for economic growth in Cyprus includes tax reform

Speaking at an Open Discussion Event organized by the G.R.M. Professional Training Center at the St. Raphael Resort in Limassol, under the theme “The Upcoming Tax Reform in Cyprus: Purpose, Guidelines, and Timelines,” the Minister announced that a comprehensive meeting is planned for early 2025....