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91. Minister promotes libraries as hubs for mental health

The Deputy Minister of Culture, Vasiliki Kassianidou, highlighted the critical role libraries play in promoting mental health and empowering individuals during her speech at the "Literary Routes in Libraries" conference, held Friday at the University of Cyprus....

92. ''If you cannot manage EU law in your country, how will you manage it in the 27 states?''

During his hearing for the role of European Commissioner for Fisheries and Oceans, Costas Kadis was questioned by Dutch MEP Anja Hazekamp regarding the Pendakomou waste management plant issue....

93. Kadis gains key approval for EU fisheries role, promises new ocean pact

The committee on fisheries (PECH) of the European Parliament has approved the appointment of Costas Kadis as Commissioner for Fisheries and Oceans, with the positive opinion of the Committee on the Environment, Public Health and Security (ENVI), after his hearing in Brussels. ...

94. TechIsland, Invest Cyprus team up to attract global tech investment

In a move expected to enhance Cyprus’s appeal as a tech hub, TechIsland has signed an agreement with Invest Cyprus to attract more foreign investors, with a particular focus on the technology sector....

95. Conversation Series at the Bank of Cyprus Cultural Foundation with bαhçές Histories* of Cyprus x Cyprus Insula Exhibition

In the framework of the exhibition Cyprus Insula - History, Memory, Reality the Bank of Cyprus Cultural Foundation invites bαhçές Histories* of Cyprus, for a series of conversations on themes central the Cypriot insularity and modernity....

96. New York achieves solar power milestone a year early

New York has reached its target of 6 gigawatts of solar power one year ahead of its 2025 goal, state officials announced recently. ...

97. EU investigates TEMU over unsafe products and addictive tactics

The European Union is investigating the popular shopping app Temu over concerns that it may be allowing unsafe products on its platform and using potentially addictive features to keep users hooked. ...

98. Are you a flamingo in disguise? Time to test your one-legged skills!

A new study suggests that the ability to balance on one leg can be a significant indicator of health for individuals aged 50 and older. Researchers found......

99. Archaeologists unearth rare medieval findings at Panagia Karmiotissa

Archaeologists in Cyprus have unveiled a significant array of medieval findings at the Panagia Karmiotissa site, marking a discovery of rare scale and importance, according to the Cyprus Department of Antiquities. ...

100. Experts urge creation of Cyprus Digital Development Organization to drive reform

Cyprus has long sought to drive digital reform across various ministries, agencies, and central administration, but these efforts have largely fallen short....

101. Cyprus gains investor confidence as economic reforms and US ties bolster growth

International investors have shown sustained confidence in Cyprus’ economy and business ecosystem, recognizing the country as a stabilizing force in the region......

102. Countdown to Black Friday: Tips to avoid scams

As Black Friday approaches on Nov. 29, businesses worldwide are gearing up for significant sales events. Recognized as the unofficial start of the holiday shopping season in the U.S. since 1952, Black Friday is observed on the fourth Friday in November, the day after Thanksgiving....

103. Spanish scientists uncover potential source of Atlantis legend

A team of Spanish scientists may have uncovered the origin of the legendary lost city of Atlantis. ...

104. AKEL proposes law for euthanasia

According to Kathimerini's Hector Georgiou, last Friday, October 18, 2024, AKEL Deputy Irini Charalambidou held a press conference to outline her proposal for a law titled ''On Medically Assisted Termination of Life.''...

105. Cyprus unveils first zero-emissions research vessel

Cyprus celebrated the launch of its first zero-emissions vessel, EVPLOIA APHRODITE, on Thursday at the Larnaca Marina....

106. University of Nicosia Hosts Ceremonial Event for NEOLAiA European University Alliance

107. Cyprus and U.S. launch first strategic dialogue in Nicosia

According to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Nicosia will host the first-ever Strategic Dialogue between Cyprus and the United States this Wednesday....

108. Lidl is holding the ''mind RESET'' programme for the 4th consecutive year

On the 16th and 17th of September, the first phase of the successful environmental educational programme was successfully completed, and focuses on the training of teachers of the participating schools....

109. Massive cyber attacks target key websites in Cyprus

In the past 24 hours, Cyprus has been hit by a series of major cyber attacks, targeting both government websites and critical internet infrastructure....

110. Cyprus: The new Switzerland and other tall tales

Hope for a solution has been granted a stay of execution—albeit on life support—and almost all political parties welcomed this development....

111. Winners of Robotex and MRC Cyprus 2024 Awarded at the Bank of Cyprus

The winners of the 7th Robotex Cyprus and the 1st Minoan RobotSports Competition MRC Cyprus that took place last June under the auspices of the President of the Republic, Nikos Christodoulides, were honored. ...

112. Greek households order food up to 3 times a week

More and more households in Greece are relying on takeout, having food delivered as many as three times a week. Rising demand has also led to an increase in recent years of food service enterprises being established with the exclusive purpose of distributing ready meals, without having a dining area....

113. Morocco’s flooding and Antarctic greening highlight climate crisis

Striking images from the Sahara Desert and the Antarctic Peninsula reveal dramatic changes in two of the world’s most extreme environments, driven by climate change....

114. Cyprus to launch first homegrown satellite by 2026

Cyprus is making strides in space technology as the Cyprus Space Research and Innovation Centre (C-SpaRC) prepares to unveil its first satellite, set for launch in 2026. ...

115. Greece rejects six nautical mile concessions with Turkey

Greece has firmly ruled out any compromise on reducing its territorial waters to six nautical miles in its ongoing dispute with Turkey, a senior government official said, dispelling speculation about potential concessions ahead of crucial diplomatic talks....

116. Three economists win Nobel for studying why nations fail

Economists Daron Acemoglu, Simon Johnson, and James A. Robinson have been awarded the 2024 Nobel Prize in Economics for their research on how institutions shape societies' welfare. Announced by the Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences, the trio will share the 11 million kroner ($1.1 million) prize....

117. 2,000-year-old skeletons found beneath Petra’s Treasury

Archaeologists have uncovered a significant discovery beneath Petra's famed Treasury in Jordan, revealing a tomb with at least 12 human skeletons and artifacts dating back more than 2,000 years. ...

118. Taavi Rõivas on why AI is the future of government

Taavi Rõivas, Estonia’s former Prime Minister, visited Cyprus for the Digital Agenda Summit 2024, where he was invited to speak about Estonia’s pioneering journey in creating a fully digitized government....

119. How Cypriot startups are disrupting healthcare, air quality, and mixed reality

Aspiring entrepreneurs are being urged to dare with passion, partner wisely, and prepare for hard work and endless challenges. ...

120. Could human arrival have doomed Cyprus' dwarf hippos and elephants?

Around 14,000 years ago, as the last ice age receded, early sailors from the eastern Mediterranean may have been the first to set eyes on Cyprus, a heavily forested island teeming with wildlife. ...