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3751. Are you ready for ChatGPT to take over your job?

Since its release in November of last year, OpenAI's ChatGPT has been used to write cover letters, create a children's book, and even help students cheat on their essays....

3752. Leaked Pentagon docs prompt ally denials

A large cache of what appear to be classified Pentagon documents circulating on social media channels is becoming a growing source of anxiety for US intelligence agencies, as numerous allies have been forced into denials over the purported leaks....

3753. North unhappy after US sub anchors in Limassol

Ankara and the Turkish Cypriot leadership repeated warnings over the weekend about Washington 'disrupting the balance' on the divided island, with their latest criticism targeting a deployed US attack submarine that anchored in Limassol...

3754. Cypriot fund facing mighty resistance in Lukoil deal

Efforts to dispel US concerns over suspected Russian influence in a Cypriot fund buying a Lukoil plant in Sicily may be gaining traction with Italian officials, with reports suggesting American resistance may be losing ground after a crucial meeting last week...

3755. President walks the talk in fight against cancer

Cyprus President Nikos Christodoulides kicked off the 48th Christodoula march to raise awareness against cancer, vowing that his government will continue to be present in the longest-ever running campaign to ease human suffering on issues associated with cancer, supporting the efforts of the Cyprus Anti-Cancer Society...

3756. Protecting EU borders: The rise of border walls against third country migrants

The increasing number of illegal migrants reaching the European Union and Schengen Area Member States has pushed states to take different approaches to tackle their activity, including erecting walls or physical barriers at the borders....

3757. Ukrainian defense minister hurries down to Cyprus

Ukrainian Defense Minister Oleksii Reznikov visited Cyprus on Friday amid reports that a recent EU plan to send ammunition to Kiev was being held up in some European capitals including Athens and Nicosia...

3758. Pascal high school students create ChatGPT-powered robot to revolutionize teaching

High school students and their tutors in Cyprus have developed a prototype robot powered with ChatGPT artificial intelligence technology to harness and improve teaching experiences in the classroom....

3759. Over 7,000 volunteers contribute to groundbreaking genetic research in Cyprus

Over seven thousand volunteers in Cyprus have so far provided a sample of their genetic material to the Biobank, Professor of Medicine and Molecular Genetics at the Medical School of the University of Cyprus and Director of the Center of Excellence for Biobanking and Biomedical Research, Constantinos Deltas, has told the Cyprus News Agency....

3760. €130M grant plan proposed for 358 refugee apartment buildings

In an effort to effectively manage buildings in government housing estates and address observed structural issues, the Ministry of Interior has prepared a comprehensive Sponsorship Plan to be presented at Friday's Cabinet meeting. ...

3761. PwC Cyprus Easter charity bazaar marked as an absolute success

The participation of PwC Cyprus people in the organization's annual charity Easter Bazaar, which took place at the headquarters in Nicosia on Thursday, April 6, 2023, was unprecedented. PwC people participated with their creations, handicrafts, and various delicacies, which were made available to their colleagues, to collect money and allocate it for charitable purposes. Noteworthy, the proceeds from the sales will be allocated to various charities chosen by the employees themselves....

3762. Police seek middle ground in lambradjia madness

Officials in Cyprus appear to tolerate lambradjia bonfires even though they are illegal, with police and fire departments pushing for new legislation to tackle a long and dangerous Easter tradition on the island that is not easy to change...

3763. Cyprus’ Armenian rep calls on more countries to recognize

The Armenian religious representative in the Cypriot parliament told lawmakers on Thursday that the island’s support to his people has been 'invaluable' over the years, with the House observing a moment of silence for victims of the persecuted group during WWI...

3764. Macron's mission in China: Convincing Xi on Ukraine

3765. What is the future for banks?

Banks have suffered significantly in the last 15 years. Some have been forced to shut down, while others had to reduce deposits. In some countries, banks have been subject to capital controls, and many have had to change their shareholder structure due to state intervention....

3766. French furious over retirement age increase of 2 years

Hundreds of thousands of people are expected to fill the streets of France Thursday for the 11th day of nationwide resistance to a government proposal to raise the retirement age from 62 to 64. The furious public reaction to the plan has cornered and weakened French President Emmanuel Macron....

3767. EU's digital travel document plan faces backlash

The Commission of the European Union has officially launched a public consultation on the digitalization of travel documents and facilitation of travel, which requires EU citizens to share their opinions on the matter....

3768. Nicosia Cybersecurity Conference Live: Empowering Education and Prevention

On Thursday 6th April 2023 at 11.00 a.m., a workshop entitled "Cybersecurity Systems and Development of Modern IT Applications" will take place at the Hilton Hotel in Nicosia....

3769. Delays unclear over Cypriot-fueled Lukoil deal

An executive power committee in Italy has missed an initial deadline for approving the sale of a Russian refinery plant to an Israeli-backed Cypriot fund, with reports in the media getting blurred between fears over Russian influence and high-stakes geopolitical interests across the pond...

3770. Easter holiday boosts air travel in Cyprus by 26%

April will kick off the summer tourist season with satisfactory arrivals and hotel occupancies for the Easter period. Since last week, demand for travel has started to rise from foreign tourists, ...

3771. AstroBank: Agricultural land for sale across Cyprus

AstroBank has listed for sale agricultural land across Cyprus....

3772. Lack of legal protection in EU adoptions

Intercountry adoption is the adoption of a child habitually resident in one state by parents habitually resident in another state, as defined in Article 2 of the 1993 Hague Convention, which ensures cross-border recognition of adoptions. However, in practice, additional procedures are required for its recognition in certain States, including EU Member States....

3773. Shocking arrest of Nicola Sturgeon's husband in SNP funding probe

Nicola Sturgeon's husband, Peter Murrell, has been arrested in connection with an investigation into the funding and finances of the Scottish National Party (SNP)....

3774. Russian children's commissioner rejects ICC allegations

Russia's commissioner for children's rights on Tuesday dismissed International Criminal Court (ICC) allegations that she was responsible for unlawfully deporting children from Ukraine as false...

3775. Greek minister on rare visit to Turkey as tensions ease

NATO members Turkey and Greece can resolve their disputes through peaceful means and dialogue, Turkey’s defense minister said after talks with his Greek counterpart Tuesday, in the latest sign of easing tensions between the rival neighbors...

3776. KEAN shares sold: New owners to bring fresh ideas and investments

In a recent development, the shareholders of KEAN have decided to sell their shares to bbf, a company operating in the field of development projects. ...

3777. Finland joins NATO, doubling the alliance's border with Russia

Finland Joins NATO, Doubling Russia's Border with the Alliance Subtitle: ...

3778. Ex minister worries Nicosia dropped IMO ball out of spite

A Cypriot former minister is calling on the new government to offer an explanation as to why the Republic of Cyprus failed to seek a nomination currently being sought by foe Turkey at a UN agency responsible for regulating shipping, hinting at revenge politics and calling on his party to seek answers...

3779. Bullying in Cyprus - From awareness to action

As a researcher and Ph.D. candidate studying the crime of bullying against minors from a criminal and criminological perspective in Cyprus, I am deeply concerned about the increase in bullying in our country. ...

3780. UN report reveals 47 mine-contaminated areas in Cyprus

According to data from UNFICYP, 47 suspected hazardous areas in Cyprus could be contaminated with mines and/or explosive remnants of war (ERW), covering roughly 1.7 million square meters of land....