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811. 8-year-old boy seriously injured in school incident

Larnaca police are investigating a troubling incident involving an 8-year-old boy who was seriously injured at his primary school last Thursday. The boy’s injury has raised concerns about safety protocols within the school premises and has led to potential legal action from his family....

812. Cyprus eyes direct flights to the U.S., aiming for new heights in tourism

Let’s accept that we may not solve everything, but we can aim to address some key issues. At the very least, we should lay the groundwork for their resolution....

813. Lidl is holding the ''mind RESET'' programme for the 4th consecutive year

On the 16th and 17th of September, the first phase of the successful environmental educational programme was successfully completed, and focuses on the training of teachers of the participating schools....

814. Can AI get goosebumps?

At this year’s Digital Agenda Cyprus Summit, tech enthusiasts and industry leaders gathered to hear from an inspiring speaker: Robbie Stamp, a notable producer and advocate for ethical artificial intelligence....

815. Massive cyber attacks target key websites in Cyprus

In the past 24 hours, Cyprus has been hit by a series of major cyber attacks, targeting both government websites and critical internet infrastructure....

816. Vasilikos terminal in limbo as negotiations hang by a thread

According to Apostolos Tomaras in today's Kathimerini, four months after the Chinese consortium pulled out of the construction of the Vasilikos terminal, efforts to fill the gap are still getting started....

817. Finance Minister stands firm on economic stability amid rising pressures

In a recent interview with Andreas Kimitris, Cyprus Finance Minister Makis Keravnos spoke candidly about his firm stance on the country’s economic stability. ...

818. Water crisis looms as Cyprus dams hit 27%

Cyprus is grappling with a severe water shortage as the ongoing drought pushes the country's dam capacity to worrying levels. According to Gianna Economidou......

819. Secrets to building winning teams in the digital era

At this year’s Digital Agenda Cyprus Summit, held in Nicosia, Beth Davies, a renowned expert in talent management and company culture, took center stage to share her insights on the future of work....

820. Public sector salaries to increase by 1.5% starting October 2024

Cyprus' House of Representatives has passed an agreement between the government and trade unions to implement a general 1.5% wage increase for public......

821. Interior Ministry proposes solutions for 9,500 stranded property buyers

Interior Minister Constantinos Ioannou presented solutions for resolving issues faced by ''stranded buyers'' to the Parliamentary Committee on Legal Affairs, addressing about half of the nearly 9,500 pending cases....

822. Cyprus' infrastructure shines as MED9 Summit boosts tourism

823. Customs seizures spark confusion over 'Green Line' fuel rules

The Commissioner for Administration and Human Rights, Maria Stylianou-Lottidi, has called on the Cyprus Customs Department to urgently clarify the rules on transferring fuel from the occupied territories. ...

824. Calum Chace: How AI will change everything—Are we ready?

Calum Chace, a well-known expert in Artificial Intelligence (AI), recently took the stage at the Digital Agenda Cyprus Summit 2024 to share his insights into the future of AI and its impact on our world....

825. Tornaritis calls MEP Fidias ‘Hitler’ during tense TikTok debate

A TikTok live session hosted by popular Cypriot influencer Nana ignited intense debate last night, featuring newly elected Member of the European Parliament (MEP) Fidias Panayiotou and businessman Christophoros Tornaritis...

826. Close to 60% of Turkish Cypriots want a settlement

A recent survey conducted in September by the CMIRS Centre for Migration, Identity, and Rights Studies in the northern part of Cyprus found that 59% of Turkish Cypriots favor a settlement to the ongoing Cyprus problem,...

827. 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. ...

828. Ukraine’s 3rd brigade uses provocative ads to recruit soldiers

As Ukraine's war with Russia enters its third year, the need for recruits has become urgent. ...

829. Starmer thanks Christodoulides for support on Gaza

The two leaders discussed the situation in the Middle East, with Starmer thanking Christodoulides for Cyprus's support in establishing a humanitarian corridor to Gaza. He underscored the importance of de-escalation in the region and finding a credible political solution....

830. Tatar and Christodoulides meet in New York as UN pushes for Cyprus solution

In a key development in the stalled Cyprus reunification talks, President Nikos Christodoulides and Turkish Cypriot leader Ersin Tatar are set to meet informally with U.N. Secretary-General António Guterres on Tuesday. This marks the first significant diplomatic engagement in nearly eight years....

831. Joseph Borghese Receives Prestigious Award at UK Parliament

Joseph Borghese, Chairman and CEO of Borghese Multi-Family Office, was recognized with the ''Global Excellence in Leadership Award for Enhancing Investment and Mergers & Acquisitions'' at a ceremony held at the Palace of Westminster. ...

832. 2,000-year-old skeletons found beneath Petra’s Treasury

Archaeologists have uncovered a significant discovery beneath Petra's famed Treasury in Jordan, revealing a tomb with at least 12 human skeletons and artifacts dating back more than 2,000 years. ...

833. 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....

834. Tesla’s hiring secret: Mindset over skills, says Beth Davies in Digital Agenda interview

Beth Davies, former development director at Tesla, Gap, Apple, and Microsoft, spoke to "K" about talent attraction strategies employed by leading tech companies. ...

835. Harry Potter's marketing guru: Using movie magic to market your brand

Jason Bevan, a creative force behind the marketing of blockbuster franchises like 'Harry Potter', 'The Dark Knight', and 'Fantastic Beasts', recently visited Cyprus to speak at the Digital Agenda Summit....

836. How Cypriot startups are disrupting healthcare, air quality, and mixed reality

Aspiring entrepreneurs are being urged to dare with passion, partner wisely, and prepare for hard work and endless challenges. ...

837. MED9 Summit in Cyprus pushes for humanitarian aid to Gaza

At a time when the war crisis in the Middle East is intensifying, raising global concerns, the 11th summit of southern European leaders in Cyprus provided a platform for the EU to address criticism of its inaction on calls for a ceasefire. ...

838. Fidias Panayiotou's Kyrenia visit sparks outrage

According to Marina Economidou in Sunday's Kathimerini, Cypriot MEP Fidias Panayiotou has sparked a heated debate after visiting Kyrenia and staying at a hotel-casino, dividing public opinion into two camps: supporters and critics....

839. Cypriot startups inspire with innovative solutions

Aspiring entrepreneurs in Cyprus are being urged to pursue their dreams with passion and determination, thanks to the success stories of local business startups, according to Dorita Yiannakou in this Sunday's Kathimerini. ...

840. Could human arrival have doomed Cyprus' dwarf hippos and elephants?

Around 14,000 years ago, as the last ice age receded, early sailors from the eastern Mediterranean may have been the first to set eyes on Cyprus, a heavily forested island teeming with wildlife. ...