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1801. Dex Hunter's vision for the disruptive next decade

In his presentation at the 6th Digital Agenda Cyprus Summit, Dex Hunter-Torricke, Head of Communications at DeepMind and a close associate of Elon Musk and Mark Zuckerberg, forecasted that the next decade would be the most transformative in human history....

1802. Cyta's CEO Neocleous redefines Cyprus's digital future

If you're looking to bring digital transformation to Cyprus, CYTA CEO Andreas Neocleous has a compelling starting point. During his presentation at the Digital Agenda Cyprus Summit today, he showcased a snapshot of the passport control system at Larnaca airport, highlighting the need for change....

1803. Digital Agenda Cyprus Summit explores how government and tech team up

During today's Digital Agenda Cyprus Summit, Irene Piki, the Deputy Minister to the President, provided valuable insights into the intricate relationship between government strategic priorities and the transformative power of technology....

1804. Walt Disney's 100-year story of success

The Walt Disney Company is celebrating its 100th anniversary....

1805. Sunny start, stormy end

Local weather forecasts are predicting a mixed bag of conditions in the days ahead. On Monday, October 16th, some areas may experience small showers or even brief storms. ...

1806. London Jewish schools close amidst antisemitic surge

Four Jewish schools in London will close today amid fears for their safety following a surge in antisemitic attacks - as Suella Braverman warned that 'medieval anti-Semitism' by Hamas was no excuse to target Jews in Britain....

1807. Cyprus Airways temporarily suspends Larnaca-Tel Aviv route

Cyprus Airways has announced the temporary suspension of its Larnaca-Tel Aviv route effective immediately....

1808. Ready for a weather rollercoaster this weekend?

Today, residents and visitors can expect a blend of weather conditions. ...

1809. Gates and Kyriakides forge global health partnership

In a meeting held on Wednesday (11/10), Bill Gates conferred with EU Health and Food Safety Commissioner Stella Kyriakides. ...

1810. Unusual school incident as teacher accused of cutting student's hair

In an incident that came to light today, a mother alleged that her son's hair was cut by a teacher at a high school in Limassol. ...

1811. Erdogan raises alarm over US carrier near Israel

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has criticized the US for sending a group of warships to the eastern Mediterranean in a show of solidarity with Israel which on Sunday formally declared war on Hamas....

1812. Netanyahu forms emergency unity government amid Gaza war

The Israeli prime minister, Benjamin Netanyahu, has announced an emergency wartime government, as pressure mounts for the establishment of corridors to allow aid and medicine into the Gaza Strip and to allow civilians to leave....

1813. European and Israeli citizens find refuge at Ayia Napa marina

Sixty-five European and Israeli citizens have arrived at Ayia Napa Marina via two private boats today....

1814. Iconic mountain resort set to regain its former glory

The extensive restoration project of the historic Berengaria Hotel is currently underway, with plans for the iconic hotel to reopen its doors in 2026....

1815. Heavy rainfall and power outages amidst thunderstorms today

Heavy rainfall was observed in various areas of Cyprus on Wednesday afternoon (11/10). The Meteorological Service has issued a yellow warning for thunderstorms possibly accompanied by hail....

1816. Portugal and Austria airlift citizens from Israel to Cyprus

Approximately 160 individuals were transported from Israel to Cyprus throughout yesterday and today using a C-130 aircraft operated by the Portuguese Air Force....

1817. Did Iran fuel Hamas attack on Israel?

The US intelligence community is digging through its stores of data and tasking the nation’s spy agencies to hunt for fresh clues to determine whether Iran played a direct role in Saturday’s deadly attack on Israel by Hamas, a senior Biden administration official said Tuesday....

1818. Thunderstorms to rumble across the island

1819. ESTIA plan activated for foreign nationals in Israel crisis

Cyprus has decided to activate the national ESTIA plan for the reception and repatriation of foreign citizens following the situation in Israel....

1820. A Cyprus Airways aircraft scheduled to operate flight CY381 was delayed as a precautionary measure due to technical reasons

A Cyprus Airways aircraft scheduled to operate flight CY381 from Charles De Gaulle, (CDG) Paris, France yesterday (Monday, October 2nd) was delayed as a precautionary measure due to technical reasons....

1821. Rain and sunshine expected

Today's weather promises a mix of conditions, keeping residents and travelers on their toes. According to the Meteorological Service, isolated showers and the possibility of brief thunderstorms are anticipated, primarily in mountainous regions, the interior, and the northeast....

1822. UN secures Pyla buffer zone agreement

In a recent statement, the United Nations has announced a breakthrough in Pyla. According to their announcement, they have reached arrangements that are poised to bring resolution to the ongoing situation....

1823. Eurobank goes independent

Eurobank Ergasias Services and Holdings SA has announced the repurchase of a total of 52.08 million shares previously held by the Financial Stability Fund, making it the first Greek systemic bank without state participation in its share capital following the 2010 crisis....

1824. Cyprus-Israel flight surge in response to current events

In response to the evolving situation in Israel, over 15 flights are set to depart from Larnaca airport to Tel Aviv today, primarily operated by Israeli airlines. ...

1825. Politics in the age of virality

Stephanos Kasselakis' recent visit to Cyprus and his carefully crafted statements following his meeting with the President of the Republic have highlighted a significant shift in politics. It seems that politics today can be reduced to a formula, easily memorized and executed....

1826. Ted-ex speaker Riaz Shah at the Digital Agenda Summit 2023

Riaz Shah, a member of the TED-ex community for over forty years, is renowned as a top speaker on the future of work and the workspaces of tomorrow. ...

1827. Shift in conditions expected over the weekend

The weather forecast indicates changes in the coming days. Today, it will mainly be sunny, with some increased cloud cover in the afternoon over mountainous regions....

1828. Trial for alleged Ayia Napa tourist rape postponed to October 16

The trial for the alleged rape of a tourist that occurred on September 3 in Ayia Napa and was originally scheduled to begin today, has been postponed and rescheduled for October 16 before the Permanent Criminal Court of Famagusta....

1829. Kasselakis' Cyprus visit reveals Greek policy realities

The image of Stefanos Kasselakis, the President of SYRIZA, peering through a hole in the wall, reminiscent of a combat position used for aiming a rifle, at the buffer zone behind the parking lot of the Ledra Pallas barricade encapsulates the essence of Greek policies concerning the Cyprus problem....

1830. Mysterious skeleton discovery sparks investigation

Authorities are eagerly awaiting the results of an autopsy scheduled for today regarding the human skeleton discovered on Tuesday (3/10) in a desolate area north of the Limassol General Hospital....