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1. Student killed in overloaded car, driver six times over legal limit

Authorities in Nicosia are continuing their investigation into a fatal car crash that killed 20-year-old Irini Kontogiorgou, a Greek university student, early Sunday morning....

2. UNIC Christmas Spirit returns for a joyful on-campus holiday experience

The University of Nicosia (UNIC) and the Karaiskakio Foundation are delighted to bring back the Christmas spirit with a week-long celebration full of festive events and activities....

3. €10,000 Raised at Eureka Marseille Charity Fashion Show for Preventive Pediatrics

The ''Eureka Marseille Charity Fashion Show'' was held with great success on November 14, 2024, at the Royal Hall in Nicosia, where the venue was packed with attendees. ...

4. Iran opens clinic to ''Cure'' women who refuse to wear the hijab

Iran has opened a new clinic aimed at ''treating'' women who resist wearing the hijab, a key symbol of the country’s strict dress code. The center, called the Clinic for Quitting Hijab Removal, i...

5. The declaration of the TRNC: A turning point in the Cyprus conflict

On 15 November 1983, the Turkish Cypriot side unilaterally declared the occupied territories as the "Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus" (TRNC)....

6. Beyoncé 101?: Yale University to launch course on Beyoncé’s cultural legacy

Next spring, Yale University will offer a unique class that dives into the artistic and cultural influence of global superstar Beyoncé. The course, called "Beyoncé Makes History: Black Radical Tradition History, Culture, Theory & Politics Through Music," will explore Beyoncé's work from her 2013 album to her latest release, Cowboy Carter....

7. Mystery still surrounds teen's €15,000 school cash giveaway

Authorities remain baffled over the case of a teenage student who arrived at school with €15,000 and distributed it among classmates in €50 and €100 bills....

8. Student hands out €15K at Nicosia school

Police are investigating an unusual incident at a Nicosia high school where a student brought 15,000 euros in cash and distributed it to classmates, authorities said. ...

9. Cyprus launches new €50 Million plan to boost birth rate

Cyprus is rolling out a new set of measures worth over €50 million to tackle its shrinking birth rate, President Nikos Christodoulides announced on Monday....

10. The weeks of the German language 2024

The Embassies of Austria, Germany, Switzerland, and the Goethe-Institut Cyprus organize for the 8th consecutive year ''The Weeks of the German Language'' from the 1st to the 26th of November 2024. ...

11. Trump accuses Democrats of dismissing his voters as ‘garbage’ in Wisconsin rally

Dressed as a sanitation worker and stepping into the cab of a garbage truck, former President Donald Trump took aim at Democrats on Wednesday......

12. Biden backs Cyprus unity, recalls ''sad'' 50-year division in White House meeting

Cyprus President Nikos Christodoulides met with U.S. President Joe Biden at the White House on Monday, marking a major milestone in U.S.-Cyprus relations and emphasizing renewed U.S. support for a bizonal, bicommunal federation as a solution to the Cyprus issue....

13. Interdisciplinary Conference on Domestic Violence and Health Professionals Successfully Completed

The interdisciplinary conference co-organised by the Physiotherapy Program of the Health Sciences Department of University of Nicosia......

14. Cyprus honors 1940 heroes with National Day parade

Cyprus commemorated "Ohi Day" on Monday, honoring Greece's 1940 defiance against Axis forces with ceremonies and a military parade in Nicosia....

15. From TikTok to Parliament? Cyprus influencers set sights on 2026 Elections

Since Fidia's Panayiotou's election to the European Parliament, with nearly 73,000 votes, political observers in Cyprus have been analyzing the so-called "Fidias phenomenon."...

16. Eureka Massalia Hosts ''The Charity Fashion Show'' with MUST

Eureka Massalia and MUST are proud to announce the return of ''Eureka Massalia The Charity Fashion Show,'' Cyprus’s premier annual charity fashion event. This year’s highly anticipated show will take place on November 14, 2024, at 7:30 PM at the Royal Hall in Nicosia....

17. Teachers sound alarm over hungry students in schools

Primary school teachers in Cyprus are raising concerns about children coming to school hungry, with some students lacking even a simple sandwich to get through the day....

18. Lecture by Renowned Entrepreneur John Christodoulou at European University Cyprus

The School of Business of European University Cyprus (EUC), demonstrating its commitment to making a meaningful impact in the business sector and society, hosted a prestigious lecture featuring world-renowned London-based Cypriot-born entrepreneur, John Christodoulou....

19. Safety measures ignored as two students injured in school incidents

In light of a recent ban on mobile phones in secondary schools, discussions about student safety have intensified following two serious incidents in schools, ...

20. 14-year-old arrested in AI image manipulation scandal at Famagusta school

The British Bases (BB) in Dhekelia are investigating a serious case at a Famagusta District high school, where male students allegedly used artificial intelligence to manipulate unauthorized photos of female students and teachers, transforming them into indecent images....

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

22. Goodbye and thanks for all the halloumi!

I depart Cyprus after a little over two years as the British High Commissioner. What are my main reflections?...

23. Fidias joins protest against school mobile phone ban, low student turnout

A protest against the recent ban on mobile phones in secondary and technical schools drew a modest turnout in Eleftherias Square, with about 60 to 70 students in attendance....

24. 8-year-old boy seriously injured in school incident

Larnaca police are investigating a troubling incident involving an 8-year-old boy who was seriously injured at his primary school last Thursday. The boy’s injury has raised concerns about safety protocols within the school premises and has led to potential legal action from his family....

25. 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....

26. FT: Foreign students lured to illegal universities in occupied Cyprus

The Financial Times published an extensive report from Nicosia, highlighting a scheme targeting foreign students, particularly from Africa and Asia, through agencies promoting study opportunities at illegal universities in the occupied northern Cyprus....

27. Pilot program to promote cultural literacy in 15 Cypriot schools

Cyprus is launching a pilot program in schools aimed at promoting cultural literacy among students, officials announced Thursday in Nicosia. Education Minister Athina Michaelidou and Deputy Minister of Culture Vasiliki Kassianidou introduced the "Schools as Ambassadors of Culture - Students as Ambassadors of Citizenship" initiative, which will roll out in 15 schools across all educational levels this academic year. ...

28. 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. ...

29. High school principal accused of violating rights of student with ADHD

A high school principal has been reported to the police and the Ministry of Education by a student's father due to the principal's behavior toward a student with ADHD......

30. Frustrated graduates flee abroad as job markets fail them

Over the past two decades, an educational revolution swept through much of the developing world. ...