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1321. Co-founder of Foody shares inspiring start-up journey

Michalis Economou, a co-founder and former CEO of Foody, Cyprus's largest food ordering and delivery platform, recently recounted their remarkable start-up journey at the Digital Agenda event....

1322. Packages in under an hour delivered by drone to start in the UK

Amazon will start delivering packages by drone in just under an hour around the UK next year....

1323. Central Bank's remote ID project to take off

The Central Bank of Cyprus (CBC) has officially announced that it has signed an agreement to start the Digital On-boarding project for remote customer identification. The agreement was signed between the CBC and the appointed consortium....

1324. €3.93 billion windfall from EU on the horizon

The funds absorbed by Cyprus from European funds have exceeded the amount of Cyprus's contributions to the EU, said member of the EU Court of Auditors, Lefteris Christoforou, presenting the annual report of the Court for 2022 to President of the House of Representatives Annita Demetriou on Thursday....

1325. New measures unveiled for energy and housing

In a decisive move to support Cyprus' households and businesses, the Council of Ministers, under the leadership of President Nikos Christodoulides, unveiled a comprehensive package of immediate and medium-term measures today....

1326. Fees for Pame Express service to be decided in 2024

Decisions regarding potential charges for the Pame Express service will be made in February 2024 by the Department for Transport, Communications, and Works....

1327. Cyprus and Croatia forge tax treaty for business growth

The Republic of Cyprus and the Republic of Croatia have inked a significant Agreement for the Elimination of Double Taxation during the ECOFIN meeting in Luxembourg. ...

1328. What really happened at the Gaza hospital explosion?

In the midst of Israeli and Palestinian disputes regarding the bombing of Al-Ahli Hospital in Gaza, the BBC's Verify service is working to piece together the events by scrutinizing videos, images, and other evidence, including eyewitness accounts....

1329. From sun to showers, what lies ahead

Unpredictable weather patterns have taken hold of the region, as a weak low-pressure system and unstable atmospheric conditions bring varying conditions over the coming days....

1330. 4-day workweek success and AI's future impact, according to an EY veteran

Riaz Shah, a four-decade member of EY (Ernst & Young), now engaged in global projects, with a particular focus on education and startup entrepreneurship, took center stage at the 6th Digital Agenda Cyprus Summit....

1331. Tilos Project sheds light on benefits and challenges

Cyprus is on the path to achieving a green transition, with Dr. George Pehlivanoglou leading the way. He emphasizes that to make this transition successful, essential changes are needed in the energy market structure and advancements in energy production, storage, management, and distribution services....

1332. Government plans comprehensive pension reform for officials

In a recent interview with SPORT FM on the ''Diaspora of News'' program, Alekos Tryfonidis, a member of the DIKO party in Parliament and a member of the Parliamentary Committee on Economic Affairs, projected that the government aims to present a comprehensive draft law to address disparities in pension benefits for former and current officials within the next six months....

1333. Clouds bring isolated rain

In a comprehensive weather forecast, the Meteorological Service anticipates an evolving weather pattern that will affect regions in the west and northeast, with the potential for isolated rain or thunderstorms....

1334. Piki shares the government's tech-powered 6-year plan

The government is ramping up the execution of a series of projects, bolstering resources and expertise in collaboration with the Deputy Ministry of Research, Innovation, and Digital Policy, according to Irene Piki, Deputy Minister to the president....

1335. This is the program for the Digital Agenda Cyprus Summit 2023

31 prominent figures will present and discuss contemporary issues and trends in technology, communication, energy, sustainable development, entertainment, automotive, and work....

1336. The big picture

With whom do we stand? Could it be that this question circulates, covertly or overtly, in the aftermath of the atrocities we've witnessed?...

1337. Cyprus could meet 40% of its energy needs through solar power by 2030

Cyprus is on track to meet 40% of its energy needs through solar power by 2030, according to Francesco La Camera, the Director-General of the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA)....

1338. Cyprus to make swift decision on EuroAsia interconnector participation

Cyprus' decision as to whether it will participate in the EuroAsia Interconnector will be taken once the project study is submitted in mid-November, Minister of Energy, Commerce and Industry George Papanastasiou told CNA....

1339. Mobile units lead the way in sustainable disposal and awareness

Four mobile units are set to embark on a crucial mission across Cyprus, collecting hazardous household waste as part of a groundbreaking initiative established by the Ministry of Agriculture....

1340. Hamas to broadcast executions of Israeli hostages online

Hamas militants have vowed to broadcast their executions of Israeli hostages on the internet. Recent history shows there's virtually nothing tech companies can do to prevent that from happening....

1341. Exciting AI innovations await at Digital Agenda Summit 2023

Get ready for a thrilling day of technological exploration and innovation at the upcoming Digital Agenda Summit 2023. This annual event promises to be even more captivating this year, with a lineup of remarkable speakers, discussions, and an exciting new feature...

1342. Eviction orders issued for Pissouri residences amid ground subsidence concerns

In Pissouri, eviction orders have been issued for 25 residences in the Limnes area due to ground subsidence. The President of the Pissouri Community Council, Lazaros Lazarou, reported this to Parliament. ...

1343. Government to expand workforce in 2024

In the 2024 budget, authorities anticipate total general government revenue of €13.2 billion and expenditures of €11.8 billion, resulting in a fiscal surplus of €659 million, equal to 2.2% of GDP. ...

1344. Fuel prices set to drop over the next 24 hours

In an upcoming change for motor fuel consumers, reductions in fuel prices are anticipated to take effect starting tomorrow and persist for the next 24 hours....

1345. Weather takes a cooler turn

The weather forecast for Cyprus presents a day of changing conditions, with clear skies to start and the possibility of isolated showers and thunderstorms later in the day....

1346. Iconic mountain resort set to regain its former glory

The extensive restoration project of the historic Berengaria Hotel is currently underway, with plans for the iconic hotel to reopen its doors in 2026....

1347. IMF forecasts economic challenges for Cyprus in 2023 and beyond

The International Monetary Fund (IMF), in its ''World Economic Outlook'' for October, published on Tuesday, forecasts that Cyprus's growth rate for 2023 will slow down to 2.2% of GDP, down from the 2.5% it had projected in its April outlook....

1348. Middle East turmoil shifts energy and diplomatic priorities

The tumultuous situation in the Middle East, prompted by Hamas's aggressive attack on Israel and Tel Aviv's military response, is reshaping the priorities of the Netanyahu government and the balance in the South-Eastern Mediterranean....

1349. Thunderstorms to rumble across the island

1350. Netanyahu's warning and energy implications

In a stern warning, Israel's Prime Minister, Benjamin Netanyahu, has cast a shadow of uncertainty over the future of the Middle East....