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31. Cyprus steps up to protect kids online

Cyprus is taking a firm step to protect children from the dangers of the online world, joining a European Commission pilot project aimed at developing a secure way to verify users’ ages....

32. BidX1 launches October Catalogue featuring coastal villas, city apartments & more

BidX1 is pleased to announce that the catalogue for its next auction, taking place on Wednesday 22nd October, is now live and available to view here....

33. Kwebbelkop reinvents himself: How AI became his creative partner

From animated characters to a digital doppelgänger, Kwebbelkop blurs the line between creator and creation....

34. Cyprus Social Services Union denies reports of neglect in Larnaca elderly case

The Social Services Officers Branch of PASYDY dismissed reports about an elderly woman in Larnaca allegedly being locked inside her home and living in poor conditions, calling the information “completely inaccurate.”...

35. Google brings AI-enhanced search to Cyprus at Digital Agenda Summit

Google is introducing its “AI Mode” search feature to Cyprus, a move the company says represents one of the most significant changes to its search engine in two decades. ...

36. AI enters the bureaucracy as Microsoft Co-pilot rolls out in public administration

The government has introduced Microsoft Co-pilot, an artificial intelligence tool designed to speed up administrative work and enhance productivity across the public sector....

37. Cyprus weighs raising social media age from 14 to 16

Cyprus lawmakers are debating a proposal to raise the minimum age for social media use from 14 to 16, sparking both support and caution over how it would be enforced....

38. EU introduces fingerprint & facial scans for non-EU travelers

If you’re visiting the EU from outside Europe, including from the UK, be ready for a new way to cross the border. Starting next Sunday, the Entry/Exit System (EES) will require first-time visitors to scan their passport, fingerprints, and face....

39. Together Forever Foundation

Every child deserves to grow up healthy, to smile, and to dream. Yet, there are times when an unexpected diagnosis can change everything....

40. Cyprus banks join Eurozone’s instant transfers

Starting Thursday, October 9, all Eurozone banks, including those in Cyprus, will be required not only to process instant payments but also to verify the recipient’s name and IBAN when executing transfers....

41. White car caught driving against traffic on Limassol Highway (VIDEO)

A video spreading on social media shows a white car traveling the wrong way on a highway just outside Limassol....

42. Cyprus teens can’t tell news from social media, study finds

A new study by the Institute of Mass Media (IMME) reveals that many young people in Cyprus struggle to distinguish real news from social media content, raising concerns about the future of journalism and democratic participation....

43. Cyprus teachers rank among Europe’s best-paid after 15 years in the classroom

Cypriot teachers see some of the fastest salary growth in Europe, according to new figures released by Eurydice, the European Commission’s network for education analysis....

44. Call for women to volunteer in the army draws no applicants so far

Cyprus’ push to get young women to sign up for voluntary service in the National Guard has gotten off to a rocky start, with not a single application submitted in the first four days....

45. Lidl Cyprus invests in people's well-being with its 6th Lidl Wellness Camp

Under the auspices of the Ministry of Agriculture, Rural Development and Environment, the Cyprus National Commission for UNESCO, the Cyprus Dietitians & Nutritionists Association, the Cyprus Psychologists Association and the Municipality of Ayia Napa, Lidl Cyprus announces the launch of the competition for participation in the 6th Lidl Wellness Camp....

46. Driver parks on sidewalk, tells citizen: ''Go ahead, report me!''

Illegal parking on sidewalks, a daily nuisance across Cyprus, once again sparked anger this week, after a driver in Limassol left her car blocking pedestrian access and got into a heated exchange with a passerby....

47. Fake email tricks Cyprus firm into losing €37,700

Authorities in Limassol are investigating a case of online fraud in which a company lost more than €37,000 after being misled by a fraudulent email....

48. Mavrokolympos back in service: ''What we’re waiting for now is rain.''

The Mavrokolympos dam in Paphos, whose sudden damage earlier this year triggered water shortages and forced Cyprus to import mobile desalination units, has finally been repaired, authorities announced....

49. mind REset 2025: Lidl Cyprus activates the new generation against food waste

Lidl Cyprus, on the occasion of World Food Waste Day (September 29), launches the new theme of mind REset 2025 programme, an innovative environmental entrepreneurship educational programme....

50. Cyprus betting hits €320M in Q1

Betting revenues in Cyprus stayed virtually unchanged in the first three months of 2025 compared to last year, but the industry still showed strong growth over the past two years, according to figures released Thursday by the National Betting Authority....

51. Online scams target two women, total losses exceed €19,000

Two women in Cyprus were scammed in separate online schemes, resulting in losses totaling more than €19,000, authorities said Thursday....

52. Lidl Cyprus marks one year of dynamic presence at Neon Mall of Pafos

53. Cyprus seeks better schooling for children sidelined by illness

Cyprus lawmakers are urging the Education Ministry to step up support for children who can’t go to school for long periods because of health problems, saying no child should be left behind....

54. Limassol men lose €30,000 in online investment scam

Police in Limassol are investigating a new online fraud case in which two men, aged 63 and 66, were tricked out of a total of €30,050....

55. Desalination plant in Kouklia fully operational

The Kouklia Desalination Plant has been restored and returned to full operation, according to an announcement by the Water Development Department of the Ministry of Agriculture, Rural Development and Environment....

56. Cyprus unveils online platform to modernize medicine pricing process

Cyprus rolled out a digital platform designed to overhaul how the government sets prices for medicines, a move officials say will bring greater speed, accuracy and transparency to the process....

57. Half-open coffin found next to garbage bin in Strovolos

Residents of Strovolos were shocked after discovering a half-open coffin abandoned next to a garbage bin in the municipality....

58. Lidl launches international campaign ''Lidl. More to Value.'' with a clear message to the people

Today, Lidl launches its first international brand campaign in 31 European countries under the claim “Lidl. More to Value.”. This campaign is more than just an advertising message - it is a promise and an emotional bridge to our customers....

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

60. Big changes for patients seeking treatment abroad under GESY

From October 2, 2025, patients under Cyprus’s General Health System (GESY) will see a major change in how requests for medical treatment abroad are handled. The Health Insurance Organization (HIO) announced Thursday that it will now take over the process of approving and managing these cases....