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31. Cyprus launches online platform to connect with diaspora talent

Cyprus is reaching out to its citizens abroad with the launch of an updated digital platform aimed at connecting Cypriots living and working overseas with job opportunities and resources back home....

32. Cyprus ranks second in EU for long working hours, Eurostat says

About one in 10 workers in Cyprus put in long hours each week, placing the island nation second in the European Union only to Greece, according to Eurostat data released Thursday....

33. Public schools are changing to give every child ''the strength to move forward''

Education Minister Athina Michailidou on Monday announced a package of reforms for the upcoming school year, saying the changes aim to support every student and modernize the public school system....

34. Social Services officer verbally and physically attacked in Limassol office

The Pan-Cyprian Union “Equality” has reported an attack on an officer at a Social Services office in Limassol and warned that it may take action....

35. Senegalese diplomat set to lead UN mission in Cyprus

The United Nations is set to bring a seasoned hand to Cyprus, with Senegalese diplomat Khassim Diagne poised to become the next Special Representative of the Secretary-General and head of UNFICYP. ...

36. AI surge turns ''dream tech jobs'' into a struggle

The promise of high-paying tech careers is colliding with the harsh reality of artificial intelligence. Jobs long considered the ''careers of the future'' are now disappearing almost overnight, leaving graduates in computer science, software engineering, and programming scrambling for work....

37. Cyprus chaos: Sausage pies, scorched politics, and TikTok cops

The viral photo of the week showing Americans posing proudly in front of a… sad little plate of sausage pies sparked plenty of commentary....

38. Cyprus’ strong performance at FIDE World Schools Team Chess Championship

From 2-7 August 2025, Cyprus’s school team, representing The Grammar School, Limassol, competed at the FIDE World Schools Team Chess Championship, hosted at Episcopal High School in Alexandria, Virginia....

39. Modern Greek scores stuck in decline, experts call for rethink of how schools teach language

For another year, students scored poorly in the Modern Greek Pancyprian exam, averaging 10.77 out of 20, renewing debate over language skills in schools....

40. Cyprus is a magnet for foreign companies as registrations surge

Foreign companies are flocking to Cyprus at a growing pace, with business registrations up by 30% in just six weeks, a sign that the island is solidifying its position as a prime investment hub in the region....

41. ''All animals are equal, but some are more equal than others'' -George Orwell

Our young Nikos is a career diplomat, which means he’s developed a handy little skill: telling everyone exactly what they want to hear....

42. Cyprus at a crossroads: Can the island become a regional business powerhouse?

In a candid and forward-looking interview, Invest Cyprus President Evgenios Evgeniou shares how the island is gaining traction as a regional investment hub but also warns that serious challenges must be tackled head-on if Cyprus wants to stay competitive....

43. Nearly all young people in Cyprus and Greece use social media daily, Eurostat finds

On International Youth Skills Day, July 15, Eurostat released a survey highlighting daily social media use among young people, with Cyprus and Greece ranking near the top....

44. Caritas opens KIPOS for kids and curious minds

Caritas Cyprus has just planted something special in the heart of Nicosia, and it’s already growing smiles....

45. Doors open for global talent as Cyprus rolls out EU Blue Card

Starting Monday, July 7, non-EU professionals looking to live and work in Cyprus can officially apply for the EU Blue Card, a special residence and work permit for highly skilled workers....

46. Dozens of lifeguard towers unmanned in Cyprus as beach safety concerns rise

Nearly 30 lifeguard towers across the free areas of Cyprus remain unmanned at the height of the summer season, raising serious safety concerns after three people were nearly drowned this week in Protaras....

47. Collaboration between CIM Cyprus Business School and EY Cyprus Ltd

EY Cyprus Ltd, in collaboration with CIM Cyprus Business School, has launched the EY Learn & Earn Program — a unique initiative developed with the strong support of ACCA....

48. A Mediterranean University for a shared future

In a world increasingly defined by fragmentation and crisis, education remains by far the most powerful tool to connect people. ...

49. Guardians of local flavor

The Gastronomos Quality Awards returned for the 11th year, shining a spotlight on the people who keep Cyprus’ food traditions alive, the farmers, producers, and small business owners who work with care, passion and respect for their roots....

50. Odysseas fires fresh criticism at Government over Larnaca towers

Odysseas Michaelides has launched fresh criticism against the government and Environment Department over the controversial high-rise development planned for the coastal refinery zone in Larnaca, accusing authorities of “selective clarification and skillful concealment” regarding environmental concerns....

51. Eurobank Group to Build Care Centre and Independent Living Residences for People with Disabilities

In a firm commitment to social inclusion and care of vulnerable groups, Eurobank is reinforcing its social role by announcing the development of a Day Care Centre for People with Disabilities over the age of 21, along with two Independent Living Residences for adults with autism....

52. One in four students leaves primary school with critically low skills

The dust has long settled on the issue. After a period of obsessive opposition and a kind of cat-and-mouse resistance to the now-infamous ''quarterly exams,'' the government ultimately gave in to public pressure. ...

53. India’s drone power lands in Cyprus

Indian business interest in Cyprus is gaining momentum, with drone tech leader Drone Destination planning to set up shop on the island....

54. New era in vocational training: Lidl Cyprus invests in the new generation

Lidl Cyprus is ushering in a new era in vocational education and training with Lidl UP: Learn & Work, an innovative dual education programme, implemented in collaboration with the Future Skills Hub, the Learning Center of the European University Cyprus....

55. Texas-based AI powerhouse Tenstorrent expands to Cyprus

One of the fastest-growing U.S. artificial intelligence companies is looking to set up shop in Cyprus, in a move that could boost the island's ambition to become a tech hub in the Eastern Mediterranean....

56. Cyprus exits EU’s macroeconomic imbalance list as Brussels urges reforms in innovation, energy, and education

Cyprus is no longer considered a country with macroeconomic imbalances, the European Commission announced Wednesday in its 2025 Spring Package, marking a significant milestone in the nation’s post-crisis economic recovery....

57. Cyprus rolls out digital fan card and launches new tech-focused high school

Cypriots are already jumping on board the newly launched Digital Fan Card, with more than 1,000 people signing up within the first 24 hours, according to Government Spokesperson Konstantinos Letymbiotis....

58. Coral Energy (Shell Licensee) strengthens ties with its partners in the Cypriot market

59. Meet the woman rolling through Limassol and leading the city’s skating revival

In the bustling city streets of Limassol, a vibrant roller skating community is carving out a fresh cultural identity, led by instructor and skating enthusiast Nektaria Mala....

60. India turns its gaze to Cyprus as gateway to Europe and the Middle East

Cyprus is emerging as a promising bridge between India and the broader regions of Europe and the Middle East, with business ties between the two countries gaining serious momentum....