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1. Drugs, violence, and fear as Cyprus schools face growing crisis

Concerns are mounting over increasing drug use, violence, and delinquency in Cyprus' schools, with experts and officials warning that urgent action is needed....

2. University of Nicosia Ranks #1 in Cyprus and Greece in Four Subject Areas in 2025

The University of Nicosia (UNIC) achieves top rankings in Cyprus and Greece across four subject areas, according to the 2025 Times Higher Education (THE) World University Rankings by Subject....

3. University of Cyprus shines in global rankings

The University of Cyprus is celebrating a major milestone, earning a spot in the World University Rankings for the 2025 academic year. This recognition comes as the university ranks among the world's top institutions in nine out of 11 academic fields assessed....

4. Cyprus-born cleric elected as new Metropolitan of Atlanta

As the result of a recent election, the Holy and Sacred Synod of the Ecumenical Patriarchate has named Bishop Sevastianos of Zela as the new Metropolitan of Atlanta....

5. Understanding Consumer Decision-Making: An LCI Masterclass at UNIC

The University of Nicosia is offering a masterclass titled "Get In Your Customer’s Mind," as part of its "Life Changing Ideas" executive training series. This session, led by Dr. Pantelis Solomon, delves into consumer psychology and decision-making....

6. 8-year-old boy seriously injured in school incident

Larnaca police are investigating a troubling incident involving an 8-year-old boy who was seriously injured at his primary school last Thursday. The boy’s injury has raised concerns about safety protocols within the school premises and has led to potential legal action from his family....

7. University of Nicosia Achieves Top 501-600 Global Rank in THE WUR 2025 

The University of Nicosia (UNIC) has held its rank among the top 501-600 universities globally for the third consecutive year, according to the 2025 Times Higher Education (THE) World University Rankings (WUR)....

8. Stella Kyriakides: A lifetime of fighting for better health

Stella Kyriakides, European Commissioner for Health and Food Safety, is currently in New York attending the 79th United Nations General Assembly,...

9. CNP ASFALISTIKI SUPPORTS EXCELLENCE

CNP ASFALISTIKI, the First General Insurance Company in Cyprus, in the context of its multidimensional social contribution, awarded the top graduates of the Master's Degrees in Forensic Psychology and Business Administration of the University of UCLan Cyprus, with the "CNP ASFALISTIKI AWARD"....

10. Welcoming the New Department of Psychology at University of Limassol

University of Limassol is delighted to announce the establishment of its new Department of Psychology under the Social Sciences and Humanities School....

11. Greek experts debut 'awakening in Delphi' program

A new seminar developed by two Greek psychologists with significant professional experience......

12. Our neighborhood just got unpredictable again

This part of the world has always been full of surprises. The most recent came on Friday afternoon when Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan lashed out at the United States and Israel and said he was calling off a planned visit to Washington. ...

13. Cyprus ends fuel tax break, prices set to spike from April 1st

Starting April 1st, the reduced consumption tax on fuels (95-octane gasoline and diesel) will come to an end, reverting to 8.3 cents per liter for gasoline and 6.3 cents per liter for heating oil....

14. The feathered ''employees'' of Akaki Grove

When Elena Christoforou was five years old, her godfather, who lived in England, had given her a BBC videotape, a series narrated by David Attenborough ...

15. The shocking reality of students in drug cases revealed

Evidence of student involvement in drug trafficking and use, leading to a criminal case opened by YKAN, was presented on Wednesday by YKAN's commander, Stelios Aristideou, to the House Legal Affairs Committee....

16. Divisions in Cyprus amplify fact-checking challenges

Cyprus, an ethnically divided island in the Mediterranean, is like any other nation: It’s been hit by a wave of misinformation, and residents are trying to keep up....

17. Student 'stoned' in Paphos school raising concerns on school violence

In the latest episode of school violence, a student was reportedly stoned by classmates on Tuesday at a school in Paphos, according to statements made by DIKO MP Chrysanthos Savvidis during a session of the Education Committee....

18. Parliament set to battle bullying in schools

The focus of today's Parliament Committee on Education session is the pervasive issue of school bullying, coupled with the Ministry of Education's strategies to address this escalating problem, which coincides with a surge in violence and delinquency within school premises....

19. Meet ''Man of the Year Alex Michaelides''

The renowned Greek Cypriot author, Alex Michaelides, was honored with the Man of the Year and International Cypriot awards at the 22nd Bank of Cyprus Man of the Year Awards 2023 ceremony on December 7....

20. Cabinet approves measures to combat school violence and delinquency

The Council of Ministers in Cyprus has given the green light to a series of measures aimed at preventing violence and delinquency, with a strong emphasis on the role of schools in addressing this issue....

21. Survey reveals 26.8% face violence from students in Cyprus

In Cyprus, a recent government school violence survey has revealed alarming statistics regarding the behavior of students and the treatment of teachers....

22. University of Nicosia: #1 in Business and Economics, #1* in Education and #1** in Psychology, in Cyprus and Greece

Ranked #1 in the discipline of Business and Economics, #1* in Education, and #1** in Psychology in Cyprus and Greece by the 2024 Times Higher Education (THE) World University Rankings by Subject, the University of Nicosia (UNIC) reasserts its leading position in these three subject areas....

23. University of Cyprus among world's best for 2024

The University of Cyprus (UCY) is among the top universities in the Times Higher Education international ranking by scientific field for 2024, which was published on Thursday....

24. Is workplace bullying really an issue in Cyprus?

Cyprus psychologist, Panagiotis Stavrinidis, discusses school and workplace bullying trends on Diaspora News with Oriana Papantoniou...

25. Academics weigh in on Chlorakas' violent turn

Academics from the fields of psychology and political science are presenting an interpretation of recent events in Chloraka. The events involved a protest march by local residents over the migration issue, which took a dramatic turn with incidents of beatings, property destruction, and individual arrests. ...

26. Cyprus universities earn impressive global rankings

The countdown begins for the new academic year 2023-2024, and university helplines are buzzing with inquiries about registrations, place reservations, and freshmen curriculums. By the end of this month, the allocation of freshmen to universities will be clarified, as the Ministry of Education expects around 3,000 candidates...

27. Urgent review of Geri's industrial zone

Eleven days later, the fire at the paper and plastic recycling factory in the Industrial Zone of Geriou remains unabated due to the materials involved. ...

28. Ηead & Hand: Akamantis by artist Kyriaki Costa

29. EY: 4th Women Fit for Business Program Successfully Completed

30. The who's who of the Christodoulides government

On Monday afternoon (27/02), Nikos Christodoulides, the country's new leader, unveiled his new administration. Read the detailed biographies of the individuals who make up the new government....