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1. Century-old mystery reopened as search resumes for Cyprus' national poet

More than 100 years after the death of Cyprus' national poet, Vasilis Michaelides, scientists are once again searching for the man behind one of the island's most celebrated literary works....

2. Race against time for Cyprus missing as witnesses age and archives remain closed

Efforts to locate and identify individuals who vanished during past intercommunal violence and the 1974 invasion face an increasingly difficult timeline. Officials reported this week that vital eyewitness testimonies are rapidly disappearing as elderly sources pass away....

3. Cyprus Institute of Neurology and Genetics opens massive new €31m campus extension

The Cyprus Institute of Neurology and Genetics (CING) has officially inaugurated a massive new facility at its campus, marking the largest infrastructure expansion in the prominent research organization’s decades-long history....

4. Cyprus steps up newborn testing to shield infants from ten genetic disorders

Cyprus is on track to significantly expand its universal newborn screening program by the end of 2026, introducing tests for three additional genetic conditions as part of a phased expansion to detect ten diseases at birth....

5. Inside Hadassah's plan to reshape private healthcare in Cyprus

The team behind the new Hadassah Medical Center Limassol says its ambition goes beyond opening another private healthcare facility, with plans centred on introducing a different approach to diagnosis, treatment and specialist care in Cyprus....

6. Cyprus launches €1m effort to finally name 1974 dead after 50-year silence

A long-running effort to identify remains from Cyprus’ 1974 conflict has entered a new phase, with officials announcing the start of advanced DNA testing on bones that for decades could not be reliably analyzed....

7. Cypriot neurologist helps lead $9 million global brain disease research network

A Cypriot neurologist based in the United States will play a leading role in a major international research initiative focused on cerebral amyloid angiopathy (CAA), a condition linked to strokes, memory problems and dementia in older adults....

8. Around 3,000 people in Cyprus living with multiple sclerosis

Around 3,000 people in Cyprus are living with multiple sclerosis (MS), according to figures presented on Friday as part of events marking World Multiple Sclerosis Day....

9. CING develops breakthrough IVF genetic test for inherited diseases

Researchers at the Cyprus Institute of Neurology and Genetics have created a new genetic testing method that is improving the way doctors identify inherited diseases during IVF treatment, according to an announcement from the institute....

10. Israeli medical giant Hadassah expands into Cyprus with Limassol center

Hadassah Medical Center is making a major entry into the Cyprus healthcare market, expanding its presence on the island with a new medical center in Limassol expected to open in June, as well as plans for a hospital development in Nicosia within the next three years....

11. Search for missing persons in Cyprus advances with new excavations and DNA efforts

Efforts to locate and identify people who disappeared during Cyprus’ past conflicts are continuing across several areas of the island, with new excavation activity reported in both the occupied and government-controlled areas....

12. Cyprus joins race to the Moon with role in NASA’s Artemis Program

George Danos, president of the Cyprus Space Exploration Organisation, says Cyprus is set to contribute to the NASA Artemis program, a major effort to send humans back to the Moon after more than 50 years....

13. AI factory, Schengen push and gas deal with Israel: Christodoulides unveils 55-point plan in State of the Union address

President Nikos Christodoulides on Thursday evening presented the government’s Official Planning for 2026, described as the “State of the Union 2026”, from the Presidential Palace, outlining more than 55 initiatives across all sectors....

14. Cypriot researchers develop new strategy to break through aggressive tumors

The breakthrough comes from the Institute’s Department of Genetic, Therapeutic and Ultrastructural Pathology of Cancer, led by Professor Dr. Fotios Bekris. ...

15. 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.''...

16. 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....

17. 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....

18. 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....

19. 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....

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

21. 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.’...

22. 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!''...

23. 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....

24. 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.''...

25. 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....

26. 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....

27. 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....

28. 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....

29. 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....

30. 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...