https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/shazam-founder-at-the-digital-agenda-cyprus-summit-23
Dhiraj Mukherjee, the co-founder of Shazam Entertainment, pioneered the development of the world's first mobile phone-based music recognition service. This groundbreaking technology caught the attention of Apple, leading to its acquisition in 2017 for a staggering $400 million....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/president-appoints-dr-vasiliki-kassianidou-as-deputy-minister-of-culture
The Presidential Office issued a statement today announcing the resignation of Michalis Hatzigiannis from his role as Deputy Minister of Culture....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/techisland-announces-techisland-awards-finalists
TechIsland is happy to announce the shortlist of finalists for the 1st TechIsland Awards. The 260+ members of TechIsland were asked to submit their nominations for 7 different categories of awards, based on specific criteria, aiming to bring forward and shine a spotlight on individuals, projects and companies that are shaping the tech and innovation landscape of Cyprus....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/cyprus-shines-as-eu-s-strong-innovator-for-second-consecutive-year
Cyprus is once more placed among the EU's strong innovators for a second year in a row, according to the annual EU innovation scoreboard, marking a significantly faster performance than the EU average....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/eu-commission-proposes-digital-euro-as-cash-alternative
Digital currencies have grown in popularity. Unlike bitcoin, the digital euro would be a central bank digital currency (CBDC), essentially, electronic cash. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/global-leaders-gather-for-climate-summit
Creativity with a Purpose - 10 Years Orb: ORB Communications Team Rebuilds and Designs a Basketball Court, Supporting Voice for Autism and the "Be an Angel" Initiative....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-asserts-maritime-cluster-advantage
Shipping Deputy Minister, Marina Hadjimanolis highlighted the competitive advantages of the Cyprus Shipping Cluster and underlined the government's strong commitment to the shipping sector...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/winning-producers-shine-bright-at-gastronomos-awards-2023
In a splendid celebration of Cypriot excellence, the 2023 Quality Awards, presented by renowned publications "Gastronomos" and "Kathimerini," took center stage at the Cultural Centre in Strovolos Municipality last night....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/drug-related-deaths-surge-in-vienna
A new UN report said the number of people suffering from drug use disorders had skyrocketed in the last 10 years....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/gastronomos-quality-awards-unveil-menu-for-prestigious-event
In addition to the highly anticipated awards, guests attending the annual "Gastronomos" Quality Awards will also have the pleasure of indulging in a specially curated menu, designed to complement the evening's celebrations....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/floating-metropolis-to-tackle-climate-change
Japanese designers are preparing for rising sea levels in the future — by sitting on top of them in a vast floating city!...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/eit-sets-up-information-hub-in-cyprus
An announcement was made on Wednesday during an Info Day, co-organized by the European Institute of Innovation and Technology (EIT) and the Research and Innovation Foundation (RIF), regarding the search for a National Secretary to lead and coordinate the upcoming information center called "EIT Community RIS Hub" in Cyprus....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-calls-for-medicine-market-reform
Health Minister for Health Popi Kanari said that Cyprus is in favor of the creation of a single market for medicines, and highlighted the problems that Cyprus faces regarding medicine access as a small member state, during the second day of the Employment, Social Policy, Health and Consumer Affairs Council (EPSCO) of the EU, which was held on Tuesday in Luxembourg in its Health Ministers configuration....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/porsche-cyprus-celebrates-the-grand-opening-of-the-new-corporate-architecture-concept-destination-porsche-in-limassol
It is the fourth Porsche Centre under the new retail ''Destination Porsche'' concept in the Central and Eastern Europe region and amongst first in the world. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/the-self-sabotage-of-a-president-in-less-than-100-days
Nicos Anastasiades, undeniably one of the prominent political figures in the region, has faced criticism after many years in the Presidency, which, in some cases, rightly exceeded the boundaries of political deconstruction. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/nicosia-looks-forward-to-hosting-next-3-1-summit
During a reception held by the Embassy of Israel in Nicosia to commemorate Israel's 75th independence anniversary, Cyprus's Defense Minister, Michalis Giorgallas, expressed that Nicosia eagerly looks forward to hosting the next political level 3+1 meeting involving Cyprus, Greece, Israel, and the USA before the year's end. Additionally, Cyprus plans to host the 9th Cyprus, Greece, and Israel Trilateral Summit in 2023....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-cancer-research-institute-scientific-bridge-between-europe-and-cyprus
An important project for science and humanity was inaugurated on Monday, May 22, at the University of Cyprus campus, the "Nicola David – Pinedo Building" of the Cyprus Cancer Research Institute (CCRI), made possible thanks to the donation of Georgios and Kaiti David in memory of their daughter Nikola, who passed away in 2016 due to cancer....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/limassol-hosts-desalination-conference
'Desalination for the Environment, Clean Water and Energy conference and exhibition' begins Tuesday in Limassol with the participation of more than 300 delegates from around the world and 30 exhibitors...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/kyriakides-our-goal-now-medicines-for-all
"I have always envisioned a European Health Union, where the European Union would be intimately connected to every citizen regarding health matters....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/kyriakides-to-attend-g7-meeting-on-global-health-architecture
Commissioner for Health Stella Kyriakides will take part in discussions regarding a global health architecture, representing the EU, during the G7 health ministerial meeting set to take place in Nagasaki Japan on Saturday, May 13th and Sunday, May 14th....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/ec-grants-35-324-travel-passes-for-rail-travel-to-18-year-olds
The European Commission will provide a total of 35,324 travel passes - mainly for rail travel - to young Europeans aged 18 as part of the DiscoverEU program, according to a press release. In Cyprus, passes will be given to 72 out of a total of 152 applicants....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/dr-charis-savvides-joins-grant-thornton-cyprus
Grant Thornton Cyprus is pleased to announce that Dr Charis Savvides joined the Firm as the Funds and Regulatory Compliance Services Leader. This appointment is part of the Firm’s strategic plans to enhance its advisory offering and at the same time, to meet growing client demands....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/ec-proposes-major-reforms-to-create-single-market-for-medicines
The European Commission has proposed a new single market for medicines in the European Union (EU) to create an attractive and innovation-friendly environment for the research, development, and production of medicines....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/safeguarding-first-responders-on-duty
The rapid evolution of technology is bringing huge and beneficial changes in all areas and the rescue sector isn't an exception. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/government-websites-down-after-waterleak-at-finance-ministry
Efforts are underway since Monday afternoon to repair and assess the damage caused by a water leak from a tank adjacent to the room where the servers that provide internet access for the entire government hub are located at the Ministry of Finance....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/ey-report-governments-need-new-ways-of-working-to-seize-digital-opportunities
Governments around the world are at risk of failing citizens through lack of digitalization, according to EY research presented in a new report: “How can government workers and technology align to serve future citizens?”. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/cyprus-ip-day-–-celebrating-innovation-and-creativity
On April 26th, 2023 Cyprus Intellectual Property (IP) Day will bring together acclaimed local and international speakers and IP experts sharing their insights and expertise on the importance of identifying, managing and protecting ones Intellectual Property. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/deputy-minister-of-research-discusses-efforts-to-create-a-modern-digital-state
Cyprus’ Deputy Minister of Research, Innovation and Digital Policy, Philippos Hadjizacharia, discussed the country's efforts to modernize its public administration and create a digital state at an event in Nicosia....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/what-is-the-future-for-banks
Banks have suffered significantly in the last 15 years. Some have been forced to shut down, while others had to reduce deposits. In some countries, banks have been subject to capital controls, and many have had to change their shareholder structure due to state intervention....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cybersecurity-conference-calls-for-collaborative-efforts-against-cyber-threats
The Hilton Hotel in Nicosia was abuzz with activity as professionals from the public and private sectors gathered for the Cybersecurity Conference hosted by the American company A10 and organized by SPP Media Events. ...
