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1. “Hope For Children” Together with Chevron Cyprus, Mark Another Milestone in Long-Standing Partnership

“Hope For Children” CRC Policy Center (HFC) and Chevron Cyprus have marked another milestone in their long-standing partnership with a Humankind Day volunteer activity at the Children's House in Nicosia, Republic of Cyprus. It is the latest initiative in a partnership that has supported vulnerable children since 2020....

2. Cyprus wants more local nurses, and it's now offering students up to €5,750 to join the profession

Cyprus is taking a new approach to one of its most persistent healthcare problems: encouraging more young people to become nurses and stay in Cyprus to work....

3. University of Cyprus expands with four new English-language degrees

The University of Cyprus is opening its doors to more international students, and giving local students more options to study in English, after receiving government approval for four new English-language undergraduate degree programmes....

4. Student housing shock: A one-bedroom in Limassol now costs more than €1,200 a month

For thousands of students starting university each year, finding a place to live is one of the biggest challenges they face. Their families also feel the pressure, as soaring rents and the rising cost of living mean digging deeper into their pockets than ever before....

5. Where is Cyprus spending your money? €412 million poured into projects in six months

Cyprus recorded an increase in state development spending during the first half of 2026, according to a report by the Treasury on the implementation of the state budget....

6. Spain wants to ban smoking on beaches and outdoor cafés, could Cyprus follow?

Imagine sitting at a beach café, enjoying your coffee or lunch, and not having to move your chair because smoke from the next table is blowing your way....

7. The €150,000 education bill: The rising cost of sending a child to private school in Cyprus

Inflationary pressures caused by geopolitical developments affecting the region have not spared Cyprus’ private education sector....

8. Nicosia and Murcia partner in €2m digital twin cities project

Nicosia Municipality has become one of the main partners in a European project designed to develop a new generation of connected digital twins for cities, supporting smarter urban planning and the continued digital development of local authorities....

9. Cyprus climbs the global competitiveness rankings

Cyprus' economy is showing encouraging progress in competitiveness, ranking 42nd out of 70 economies in this year's IMD World Competitiveness Yearbook. The country improved by two places compared with last year, climbing from 44th in 2025....

10. The National and Kapodistrian University of Athens and K Treppides & Co Group Launch a Landmark Partnership to Shape the Next Generation of Leaders in Greece and Cyprus

The National and Kapodistrian University of Athens (NKUA) and K Treppides & Co Group are proud to announce the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), executed on Monday, 15 June 2026, marking the beginning of a landmark strategic partnership aimed at bridging academic excellence with professional experience and creating new opportunities for the next generation of economists, business professionals, researchers and leaders in Cyprus and Greece....

11. Beyond excellence: How Class ES26 of The English School Nicosia Redefined What a Generation Can Achieve

A tribute to the most accomplished graduating class in the school’s history — young men and women who turned adversity into a legacy that will echo through Cyprus for generations....

12. Nicosia says it’s turning things around, but traffic and bills still bite

''During the first year, we simply kept quiet and worked,'' the Municipality of Nicosia said as it presented its two-year progress report, highlighting significant steps in financial recovery, organisational restructuring, and the development course of the capital....

13. Cyprus’ energy gamble enters a new phase with US, Greece and Israel partnership

As wars, political tensions, and concerns over energy security reshape the global landscape, Cyprus is positioning itself not simply as a small island importing fuel but as a potential energy player connecting the Eastern Mediterranean with Europe....

14. University of Cyprus launches first English-language degree program

The first English-language undergraduate program of the University of Cyprus is finally taking shape, albeit with some delay, following approval by the Council of Ministers. ...

15. The Annual Excellence Awards in Research and Teaching Announced at European University Cyprus

In a distinguished ceremony held on May 11, 2026, the Annual Excellence Awards in Research and Teaching for 2026 were presented, honoring members of the academic and research staff who have demonstrated outstanding contributions to the advancement of knowledge and the delivery of high-quality education....

16. Romania’s blunt-talking ambassador to Cyprus had one unfinished dream: a cat museum

For an ambassador, Sorin Dan Mihalache is surprisingly easy to describe. Direct. Blunt at times. Political to the bone. Occasionally unorthodox. ...

17. Former Rector, Prof. Kostas Gouliamos to speak at conference on Artificial Intelligence in Athens

Professor Kostas Gouliamos, former Rector of the European University Cyprus, has been invited by the Greek Teachers’ Federation (DOE) to participate as a speaker at a scientific two-day conference titled “Artificial Intelligence as an Educational and Social Challenge: Critiques, Approaches, Expectations and Practices.”...

18. 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....

19. 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....

20. 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. ...

21. 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....

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

23. EAGLE - Enhancing Higher Education e-Learning Structures and Modules in Conflict Regions of East Africa

EAGLE (Enhancing Higher Education e-Learning Structures and Modules in Conflict Regions of East Africa), an Erasmus-LS project fully funded by the European Union, was launched in January 2025 and had the first face-to-face meeting in Nairobi Kenya in May 2025....

24. 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....

25. New generators for Dhekelia now expected in 2030

Plans to upgrade the Dhekelia power station have been pushed back again, with the Electricity Authority of Cyprus (EAC) now saying the three new generation units intended for the site are unlikely to arrive before 2030....

26. Only 15 students attend secondary school in occupied Rizokarpaso

Just 15 students are enrolled in secondary school this year in Rizokarpaso, in northern Cyprus, where the small Greek Cypriot community continues to face restrictions under Turkish occupation, according to a new European Parliament report....

27. CYGMA officially established to unite and advance the game development industry in Cyprus

CYGMA, the Cyprus Game Developers Association, was officially established on December 31, marking a new milestone for the country’s evolving game development ecosystem....

28. Cyprus enters the AI big league with NVIDIA partnership

The Cypriot government is moving ahead at full speed with its strategic partnership with U.S. tech giant NVIDIA as part of a broader effort to upgrade the country’s national infrastructure through the installation of a supercomputer scheduled to go live in June 2026....

29. The UK Showcases Immersive Technologies and Educational Excellence at Youth Tech Festival 2026

British High Commission Nicosia and British Council Cyprus are joining the 4th Youth Tech Festival on 7 February 2026 in Limassol, presenting a dynamic UK Pavilion that highlights the UK’s global leadership in technology, creativity and world class education. Held under the auspices of the Ministry of Education, Sport & Youth, the Festival attracts thousands of students, parents, educators and industry stakeholders from Cyprus and abroad....

30. University of Nicosia Ranks Among the Top Universities Worldwide in Six Subject Areas in 2026

The University of Nicosia (UNIC) achieves top rankings globally in the 2026 Times Higher Education (THE) World University Rankings by Subject, with notable results across six subject areas....