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1. Official Launch of the Cyprus Institute of Directors & Corporate Governance

With the aim of enhancing the institutional role of Boards of Directors and strengthening corporate governance standards in Cyprus, the official launch of the Cyprus Institute of Directors & Corporate Governance (CyIoDCG) will take place on Monday, 9 March 2026....

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

3. With the support of Lidl Cyprus, 42.900€ were raised from the Cyprus Anti-Cancer Society's Love Dinner

With absolute success and great participation, the anniversary charity Love Dinner "Under the Lights of Love" was held on Saturday, February 14, 2026, at The Landmark Nicosia Hotel, on the occasion of the completion of 50 years of service of the "Arodaphnousa" Palliative Care Centre....

4. 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....

5. Just an image… right?

An AI-generated image posted by Donald Trump showing him planting the American flag in Greenland, complete with a sign declaring the island “U.S. territory from 2026,” has once again thrown the Arctic island into the global spotlight and rattled nerves across Europe....

6. How Vassiliou founded the University of Cyprus...against all odds

The second half of the 1980s can fairly be described as a period of renewal and opening up on many fronts in Cyprus. One of the most significant developments of that era was the creation of the University of Cyprus, which, after years of debate, disagreements, and delays, was finally established in 1989....

7. ''Citizenship'' offered for buyers of homes in occupied Cyprus

A new proposal could give Turkish citizens the right to “citizenship” if they buy property in the occupied areas of Cyprus, according to recent reports. The plan reportedly targets a stock of 20,000 to 25,000 newly built homes, primarily in the town of Trikomo....

8. Ancoria Bank Appoints Marios Hadjikyriacou as Chief Executive Officer

Ancoria Bank announces the appointment of Mr. Marios Hadjikyriacou to the position of Chief Executive Officer....

9. Trump says U.S. ''needs'' Greenland, Denmark pushes for more NATO troops

President Donald Trump has turned up the heat on Greenland, insisting the United States must take control of the Arctic territory, even as Denmark, Greenland and key European allies push back and call for a stronger NATO presence in the region....

10. Trump declares himself ‘Acting President of Venezuela’ online

President Donald Trump is once again stirring controversy after posting an image on social media that labels him the ''acting president of Venezuela,'' a move critics say crosses from political showmanship into dangerous territory....

11. Maduro pleads not guilty in US court after military seizure

Captured Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro pleaded not guilty in a New York federal court on Monday to US charges including narcotics trafficking and narco-terrorism, declaring himself “a decent man” and insisting he remains Venezuela’s legitimate leader following his dramatic seizure by US forces....

12. US claims capture of Venezuela’s president after large-scale strikes on Caracas

The United States has carried out what President Donald Trump described as a “large-scale strike” on Venezuela, claiming that US forces have captured Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores, and flown them out of the country....

13. Cyprus politics stall the cable that could end its energy isolation

The government and newly appointed Energy Minister Michalis Damianou will face a series of critical energy decisions in 2026 that will largely determine Cyprus’ energy future. ...

14. Top EU figures released after arrests in corruption probe

Former EU foreign policy chief Federica Mogherini, European Commission secretary-general Stefano Sannino, and a senior College of Europe official were released Wednesday morning, a day after their surprise arrests in a fraud investigation that has gripped Brussels....

15. Mogherini, Sannino arrested as EU fraud investigation continues

A fresh scandal has erupted in the heart of the European Union, three years after Qatargate, landing at a politically and geopolitically delicate moment for Europe. ...

16. Petrolina Establishes Its First Scholarship at the University of Cyprus and Supports an MBA Student

The Executive Managing Director (CEO) of Petrolina (Holdings) Public Limited, Mr. Dinos Lefkaritis, presented the company’s first scholarship, amounting to €10,250, to the MBA (Master in Business Administration) student at the University of Cyprus, Mr. Pantelis Petrou, during a special ceremony held at the University of Cyprus on Friday, 28 November 2025....

17. EU slams U.S. ''blackmail'' over tech rules

Europe’s top antitrust official has fired a warning shot at the Trump administration, saying the U.S. is using ''blackmail'' to pressure the EU into watering down its digital rules....

18. Dick Cheney, powerful Vice President and Iraq War architect, dies at 84

Dick Cheney, a towering figure in U.S. politics who served as vice president from 2001 to 2009 and helped drive the 2003 invasion of Iraq, died Monday night at the age of 84, his family confirmed....

19. Teacher evaluation bill nears deadline with no common ground

The long-running debate over Cyprus’s Teacher Evaluation Bill appears to be heading toward a deadlock, with both the Education Ministry and teacher unions showing little sign of compromise as the November 5 deadline set by the House Education Committee approaches....

20. Politics Blog: Trump’s Nobel dreams, Erdogan’s “beautiful wife,” and Cyprus in the middle

Our Letymbiotis told us about an invitation from Sisi, the President of Egypt. But apparently that wasn’t glamorous enough, so young Nikos said instead that the invitation had come from Trump. ...

21. Greek MEP challenges EU report for “Recognizing” Turkey-backed de facto state in Cyprus

Mr. Maniatis criticized the report, jointly issued by the European Commission’s Joint Research Centre (JRC) and the European Defence Agency, for referring to the occupied territories of Cyprus as the “turkish republic of northern cyprus” and for including a map that appears to recognize the consequences of the disputed Turkey-Libya Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) agreement....

22. Cyprus banks join Eurozone’s instant transfers

Starting Thursday, October 9, all Eurozone banks, including those in Cyprus, will be required not only to process instant payments but also to verify the recipient’s name and IBAN when executing transfers....

23. Workers and digital nomads to benefit from EU’s new fair work rules

Cyprus’s growing community of digital nomads, migrant workers, and seasonal staff could soon see a major shake-up in how their work and benefits are handled across Europe....

24. Kaiti Cleridou, daughter of former Cypriot President Glafkos Clerides, dies at 76

Kaiti Clerides, a prominent figure in Cypriot politics and daughter of the late President Glafkos Clerides, has died at the age of 76....

25. Cyprus Marks 65 Years of Independence

Cyprus is marking its 65th Independence Day today with the annual military parade in Nicosia, a celebration that carries both pride and a reminder of the island’s complicated road to freedom....

26. Cyprus President hosts world powers at UN, pushes for peace talks and hails gas find

Cyprus President Nikos Christodoulides used his time at the UN General Assembly this week to juggle two weighty issues: the long-frozen Cyprus peace talks and the island’s growing role in global energy....

27. EU wants €67 million back from Cyprus gas project, sparking political fight

A multibillion-euro project meant to bring natural gas to Cyprus has been thrown into turmoil, after the European Commission demanded the return of €67 million in funding over alleged irregularities in how the contract was awarded. ...

28. Cyprus seeks better schooling for children sidelined by illness

Cyprus lawmakers are urging the Education Ministry to step up support for children who can’t go to school for long periods because of health problems, saying no child should be left behind....

29. EIF and Eurobank join forces to channel €62.5 million in new financing to Cypriot SMEs and start-ups

The European Investment Bank Group (EIB Group) today announced the first InvestEU Guarantee transaction in Cyprus, marking a major milestone in bringing EU-backed financing closer to Cypriot businesses....

30. Ancient coins found in donation box at Larnaca Airport

Three ancient coins were recently submitted to the Department of Antiquities of Cyprus....