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361. KEPA's free workshops to lead the way

In an era dominated by digital advancements, the Center for Productivity (KEPA), in collaboration with the Ministry of Labor and Social Insurance and the Deputy Ministry of Research, Innovation, and Digital Policy, is set to launch an array of free training programs aimed at enhancing digital skills across all age groups....

362. Dumping dilemma as Cyprus struggles to break the cycle of illegal waste

The problem of the existence of three illegal dumpsites in the Akamas community area has been trapped in a vicious circle of blame for years....

363. Taylor Swift's tour spreads goodwill to food banks

Economists told CNN recently that Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour is becoming such a massive phenomenon that it’s having demonstrable impacts on the US economy at large, but it’s not only stadium venues, record labels, and ticket vendors benefiting....

364. Pyla developments raise alarm in Nicosia

For months, the intention of the Turkish side to occupy a part of the buffer zone in Nicosia has been known. They plan to construct a road from the village of Arso to Pyla....

365. Over-70 victims of Maui fires identified

As the first victims of the fires that scorched Maui are identified by authorities and family members, an early pattern has emerged. Many who perished were over the age of 70....

366. Abandoned hunting breeds dominate stray population in Cyprus

A significant proportion of stray dogs in Cyprus are hunting dogs, with approximately 85-90% of dogs ending up in shelters belonging to abandoned hunting breeds, reports the Cyprus Environmental Movement....

367. Water stress looms over Cyprus as part of global crisis

Cyprus is among the 25 countries facing extremely high water stress each year, the World Resources Institute (WRI) said in a recent study. In total, these countries are home to a quarter of the Earth's population, while at least 50% of the world's population - some 4 billion people - is under highly water-stressed conditions for at least one month of the year....

368. New COVID vaccine meets Eris variant challenge

A new COVID vaccine is due out next month, but health experts and analysts say it is likely to be coolly received even as hospitalizations from "Eris", a variant of the Omicron form of the coronavirus, rise around the country....

369. EuroAsia interconnector loan denied by European Investment Bank

The European Investment Bank will not approve a loan for financing the electricity interconnection project between Cyprus, Greece, and Israel through the EuroAsia Interconnector, as confirmed by a representative from the EIB in an interview with "K" magazine....

370. One in six faces poverty or social exclusion

One in six individuals, equivalent to 150,000 people, faced the risk of poverty or social exclusion in Cyprus during 2022, as revealed by the findings of the 2022 Survey on Income and Living Conditions. ...

371. Is there a need for radical changes in civil protection?

The catastrophic fire in Rhodes, a typical and unfortunate example of what is internationally referred to as a mega-fire - a fire that is extremely destructive to the local environment...

372. Cyprus sees population surge: 9.9% growth in a decade!

Cyprus' population recorded an increase of 9.9% in the period between 2011 and 2021, according to the preliminary results of the Census of Population and Housing 2021, published by the Statistical Service on Friday....

373. Cyprus leads the way in EU internet accessibility

Recent statistics shared by Eurostat, the statistical service of the EU, highlight Cyprus as one of the countries with the lowest percentage of people unable to afford an internet connection in the EU....

374. Cities across Europe, including Cyprus, to showcase disabled-friendly urban areas

Nicosia, Limassol, Famagusta and Paphos now have the chance to exhibit their achievements in creating disabled-friendly urban spaces as European cities compete for the prestigious Access City Award. ...

375. Vafeades announces affordable bus service from GSP stadium in a month

Transport Minister Alexis Vafeades addressed the traffic problem, stating that the solution does not lie in building more roads, but rather in reducing the number of cars on the existing roads....

376. Patients endure extended waits for beds amidst shortage

An elderly patient who suffered a stroke had to endure a grueling wait for a hospital bed at Pafos General Hospital's Intensive Care Unit (ICU) on Saturday, 22nd July....

377. Paris revives Seine swimming after century

With a year to go to the Olympics, Paris is in the final phase of a historic clean-up which will soon see swimmers and divers back in the River Seine....

378. Corfu wildfires spark mass evacuation

Sea evacuations have begun from a beach in Corfu to transport individuals fleeing wildfires on the Greek island - as scores of Britons await repatriation flights out of Rhodes....

379. Experts confront the menace of feline coronavirus

380. Cyprus forgotten: Urgent call for resolution amid Greece-Turkey relations

At a time when there is a clear intention by Greece and Turkey to take steps to improve relations, with Athens and Ankara as well as other influential powers emitting a moderate optimism that substantial progress can be achieved, it seems that Cyprus has been forgotten, in both rhetoric and substance....

381. Vandals target cat feeders in Strovolos park

In an unfortunate incident, unidentified individuals vandalized the feeders placed in the Strovolos Grammiko Park, designated to provide sustenance for the area's stray cats. The act of vandalism was made public when a picture surfaced, showing the broken device with its lock rendered non-functional....

382. Brexit regrets: The UK's changing tune on EU exit

British nationals are expressing increasing regret over the decision to leave the European Union, according to a recent YouGov survey. Despite Prime Minister Rishi Sunak's claims that Brexit brought benefits to the UK, over half of the population would now vote to remain in the EU if a referendum were held again....

383. Women take the lead in education in Europe

Approximately 2.6 million tertiary students in the European Union were registered in 2021, studying in culture-related fields, constituting 14 percent of all tertiary students in the bloc....

384. When society turns a blind eye to homeless ''foreigners''

A few hours before expensive Lamborghinis and Ferraris, driven by wealthy "foreigners," start their ostentatious daily progress on the coastal road of Limassol, poor "foreigners" sleep on the sand, as long as it is still night, to become news in the morning from a well-known television station that they are "obstructing the work of local boat owners."...

385. Cyprus population reverses decline, shows growth

The population of the European Union has increased again after two years of decrease according to data published by Eurostat, the statistical service of the EU, on the occasion of World Population Day. ...

386. Cyprus among countries with lowest food deprivation rates

Out of people that were at risk of poverty in Cyprus in 2022, 5.6% were unable to afford a meal containing meat, fish, or a vegetarian equivalent every second day (19.7% in the EU), which was an increase compared to the last year, according to data released by Eurostat, the statistical service of the EU....

387. Spain: Youngsters to receive 20,000 euros upon turning 18

A universal inheritance is proposed by the Minister of Labor of Spain, Yolanda Diaz, as a means to address social inequalities. Under this framework, all young people living in Spain would receive 20,000 euros after they turn 18....

388. Calls for redress in Irish mother and baby home scandal

Ten years after a dark discovery was made in the west of Ireland, Euronews takes a look at the grim legacy of the maternity homes that were still in operation until the end of the 20th century. ...

389. Cyprus commits to EU's greenhouse gas emission targets

The participation of Cyprus in the ambitious climate target set by the European Commission for at least a 55% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions by 2030, based on the new package of European legislation Fit For 55, includes further emissions reductions in all sectors....

390. UK Ministers urged to end marine mammal hunting

Dolphins and other marine mammals are being failed by the UK government, MPs have said, as they call for ministers not to sign trade deals without considering cetacean welfare....