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151. 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....

152. 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. ...

153. 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.''...

154. 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....

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

156. 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....

157. 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....

158. 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....

159. 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....

160. 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. ...

161. 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....

162. 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....

163. 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. ...

164. 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....

165. 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....

166. 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. ...

167. 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....

168. 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. ...

169. 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. ...

170. 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)....

171. UK youth joblessness jumps 25% since 2022

A growing number of young people in the United Kingdom......

172. Digital tools launched to improve Nicosia's urban life

Nicosia Mayor Charalambos Proutzos emphasized the importance of enhancing citizens' quality of life through smart technologies, stating, "Our goal is not just......

173. Climate change made deadly hurricane Helene 500 times more likely

As Hurricane Milton nears Florida, fueled by an unusually warm Gulf of Mexico, new research highlights how climate change is driving more intense storms....

174. The program for the Digital Agenda Cyprus Summit 2024

The premier conference of the new era, the **Digital Agenda Cyprus Summit**, will take place on **October 9** at the Nicosia Municipal Theatre....

175. Health Minister highlights breast cancer screening upgrades

President Nikos Christodoulides announced the addition of three new cancer screening programs for both men and women during his address at the 20th annual "Pink Silhouette Walk" organized by Europa Donna Cyprus, in Nicosia, on Saturday, in a bid to raise awareness on breast cancer. ...

176. Cypriot startups take the spotlight at the Digital Agenda Summit

This year’s Digital Agenda Summit will feature some of Cyprus's most exciting startups, showcasing how they've turned their innovative ideas into real-world success. ...

177. Limassol office costs outpace London and Amsterdam

Office rental prices in Cyprus, particularly in Limassol, have exceeded those in cities like London and Amsterdam, according to major tech companies operating on the island....

178. Iris the sea crow sets record with 500-kilometer journey across Cyprus

In a surprising and unprecedented journey, Iris, a young Sea Crow fitted with a satellite transmitter in February, has stunned researchers by covering nearly 500 kilometers across Cyprus in just three days....

179. Government terminates e-Justice contract after failures

A termination letter was sent today (October 2) by the relevant State Ministry, following consultations with the Legal Service, to officially end the contract for the e-justice system due to issues that arose last January. According to reports, the ministry will initiate legal action against the contractor....

180. Switzerland approves border change, Italy yet to finalize

Switzerland and Italy have redrawn part of their Alpine border due to the melting of glaciers, a result of climate change....