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1. Fewer children in Cyprus face poverty, but hardship remains unevenly spread

Cyprus has recorded a reduction in the number of children facing poverty or social exclusion over the past several years, though major social and economic gaps remain, according to a recent European Commission assessment....

2. Stelios Bi-Communal Awards for Business Co-operation in Cyprus

For the 16th consecutive year, the Stelios Bi-Communal Awards for Business Co-operation in Cyprus reaffirm their pivotal role in strengthening bi-communal collaboration on the island by creating business opportunities and encouraging shared growth and peaceful coexistence....

3. Air conditioning to be ready in schools before summer exams

Air conditioning installation in schools is advancing ahead of the summer season, with authorities aiming to complete key phases in time for student exams and extend coverage across all education levels by 2026....

4. 17-year-old Olga Mikhailina: ‘This is the greatest victory of my life!’

The Candidates Tournament, held at the Cap St Georges Hotel from 28 March to 16 April, sparked a huge surge of interest in chess in Cyprus. For 20 days in the tournament’s fan zone, dozens of children and teenagers chatted with the stars, attended lectures and took part in masterclasses. World chess legend Boris Gelfand gave a simultaneous exhibition on 20 boards. Only 17-year-old Olga Mikhailina managed to beat a participant in the 2012 World Championship match. ...

5. University of Nicosia opens Athens campus

The University of Nicosia officially opened its new Athens campus on Thursday, with the leaders of both Cyprus and Greece describing the move as more than just an academic expansion, but also a strengthening of the long-standing ties between the two countries....

6. Sharp rise in school violence reported by teachers in Cyprus

A recent nationwide study by POED (Pancyprian Organization of Greek Teachers) presents a troubling picture of school life in Cyprus, based on responses from 1,017 primary education teachers....

7. Macron and Christodoulides visit French–Cypriot school in Nicosia

French President Emmanuel Macron visited the French–Cypriot School in Nicosia on Friday, joining Cypriot President Nikos Christodoulides in a symbolic stop that placed education at the heart of growing ties between Cyprus and France....

8. Cypriot students develop natural mouthwash aimed at tackling hidden dental problems

In a small lab project that could easily scale into something much bigger, a group of students in Cyprus has created an all-natural mouthwash designed to tackle one of the less visible but important problems in oral health: biofilms....

9. The saintly spring break: Sun, sweets, and school-free shenanigans

It is St. George’s Day, but more importantly for the younger demographic, it’s the Archbishop’s Nameday. While the rest of us are tethered to our desks, the kids are out enjoying a mid-week reprieve. ...

10. Free MenB vaccinations for students linked to UK university

Health authorities have introduced precautionary measures following a series of meningococcal group B infections reported in the United Kingdom, concentrated among students in Canterbury, Kent....

11. Over 500 school violence incidents recorded in Cyprus during 2024-2025

A nationwide report on school safety has revealed that 510 incidents of violence were documented across Cyprus during the 2024–2025 academic year....

12. Over 11,000 illegal fireworks confiscated so far in 2026

Authorities in Cyprus are continuing a nationwide effort to curb dangerous activities linked to Easter bonfires and firecrackers, with officials reporting thousands of confiscations already this year....

13. UNIC Athens positioned as bridge between Europe and the U.S.

The strategic partnership between the University of Nicosia, UNIC Athens, and Purdue University aims to create a powerful link between Europe and the United States in higher education, research and innovation....

14. PwC Foundation promotes financial literacy among young people during Global Money Week 2026

PwC Cyprus and the PwC Foundation actively supported Global Money Week 2026, which took place from 16 to 22 March 2026, by implementing the educational programme “Financial Literacy” for the fourth consecutive year. ...

15. ''Business as usual'' for Easter travel

Cypriots will be packing their bags this Easter season as well, even in wartime conditions, carrying a small dose of uncertainty and insecurity. This year’s Easter, which falls on April 12, finds Cypriot travelers facing a different international environment...

16. University of Cyprus racing to launch first English-language undergraduate program in 2026

The University of Cyprus is working against the clock to offer its first English-language undergraduate program starting with the 2026 academic year. ...

17. Addressing Gender Inequalities in STEM and Entrepreneurship

As the world once again marked International Women’s Day this year, it highlighted the continued need for equal opportunities and meaningful representation of women across all areas of social and economic life....

18. Cypriot startup MyStudentFlat expands into Greece, eyes Europe

Cypriot property technology startup MyStudentFlat, the first dedicated digital student housing platform in the region, announced on Monday the expansion of its operations in Greece, alongside its continuous growth in Nicosia and Limassol....

19. EUC Dental Symposium 2026

The Dental School Student Association of European University Cyprus (EUC) successfully hosted the EUC Dental Symposium 2026, held on 7–8 March at the EUC Cultural Center in Nicosia, Cyprus,...

20. 13 injured after school minibus collides with car near Palaichori

Thirteen people were injured on Tuesday afternoon after a small school minibus carrying students was involved in a traffic collision with a private car on the road between Agios Epifanios and Palaichori....

21. EMPOWER: Empowering Teachers for Science Learning through Modelling-Based Approaches

A new Erasmus+ initiative, the EMPOWER project (Empowering Teachers for Science Learning through Modelling-Based Approaches), aims to transform the teaching and learning of Science Education across Europe by equipping teachers with innovative tools and strategies grounded in modelling-based learning approaches....

22. Purdue partners with University of Nicosia-Athens to advance research collaboration and online learning in Europe

23. Selected Limassol schools to remain closed Tuesday under precautionary measures

Three schools in the Limassol district will not open on Tuesday after the Ministry of Education, Sport and Youth decided to introduce precautionary measures....

24. At least 165 dead after strike hits girls’ school in southern Iran

The number of people killed in an Israeli strike on a girls’ elementary school in southern Iran has climbed to 165, according to Iranian state media....

25. Erhurman visits Greek Cypriot school in Rizokarpaso

While President Nikos Christodoulides says he is open to opening a new crossing at Kaimakli, signs of goodwill between the island’s two leaders appear to be gathering pace....

26. The Junior and Senior School: Pitch Point 2026 debuts successfully

The Junior and Senior School, on 31st January, successfully and proudly hosted Pitch Point 2026, its first-ever entrepreneurship-focused event, bringing together over 70 students from different schools around Cyprus, educators, and industry leaders for an inspiring day of innovation, creativity, and collaboration....

27.  BATTLEFIELD ReDEFiNED 2026: The Premier Defence and Security Event Returns to Nicosia

The Cyprus Chamber of Commerce and Industry (CCCI), the Cyprus Association of Research and Innovation Enterprises (CARIE), and C.D Multimedia Services Ltd. are pleased to announce the organization of the International Defence and Security Conference and Exhibition, "BATTLEFIELD ReDEFiNED 2026."...

28. Jesse Jackson, civil rights leader and two-time U.S. presidential candidate, dies at 84

The Rev. Jesse Jackson, a major figure in the US civil rights movement and a longtime force in Democratic politics, has died at the age of 84....

29. Cyprus groups warn EU-Mercosur deal could threaten food safety and hurt farmers

A broad coalition of agricultural organizations, trade unions, environmental groups and consumer advocates staged a protest outside the House of Europe in Nicosia on Saturday, voicing strong opposition to the European Union’s planned trade agreement with the Mercosur bloc....

30. Nicosia’s biggest makeover yet: Green space and tech zone coming

After decades of continuous development in western Nicosia, city officials are moving closer to major plans that could transform the area with new green and innovation spaces....