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211. The future of STEAM: Amplifying girls’ voices and inspiring change

A landmark event celebrating the International Day of Women and Girls in STEAM is set to take place on Saturday, 15 February 2025, at the University of Cyprus, titled "Empowered Futures: Celebrating Girls and Women in STEAM"....

212. Who is the face behind the new Superhome Center?

The king of cement, Filaretos Kaltsidis, is behind the sale of Superhome DIY....

213. HIO records over 4,000 visits to the ''Patient's Guide''

More than 4,000 people visited the "Patient's Guide" website between the beginning of November and the end of January....

214. Alexandroupolis and Cyprus in Ankara's ''crosshairs''

From the upgrading of Alexandroupolis as a naval base to the military support of Cyprus, the strategic rearrangement of the region raises serious questions about the future security balances in the Mediterranean and the Balkans....

215. Wizz air connects you with Europe’s most romantic destinations from Cyprus, this Valentine’s Day

Wizz Air, EMEA’s most environmentally sustainable airline , is spreading the love this Valentine’s Day with a special Buy One, Get One Half Price promotion—helping travelers create unforgettable moments in Europe’s most romantic cities. ...

216. Cyprus ends gas exploration in blocks 2, 3, and 9 after unsuccessful results

The exploitation licences in blocks 2, 3 and 9 of the Cyprus Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) have expired and have not been renewed, as the exploration did not show exploitable natural gas deposits, Minister of Energy, Trade and Industry George Papanastasiou confirmed to the Cyprus News Agency (CYPE)....

217. New EU directive to shake up electricity pricing in Cyprus

218. Investment and owner occupancy opportunities by AstroBank

AstroBank has listed for sale a large commercial/residential property in Peyia, as well as other investment opportunities and properties for sale in Nicosia, Paphos, Larnaca and Famagusta....

219. Aegean launches scholarship program for aspiring aircraft engineers

Training Scholarship program and immediate employment opportunities for future Aircraft Engineers by AEGEAN...

220. EU launches €5 million scholarship fund for Turkish Cypriots

The European Commission's office in Cyprus has announced the launch of the EU Scholarship Programme for the Turkish Cypriot community for the academic year 2025–2026. ...

221. Lidl strengthens its international commitment to conscious nutrition together with WWF

Lidl is advancing its commitment to conscious nutrition by further aligning its product range with the Planetary Health Diet (PHD)1 by 2050. By 2030, Lidl will increase the proportion of plant-based foods sold, such as plant-based protein sources, whole grains, fruits and vegetables, by 20 percent compared to 2022. As the first retailer to apply WWF’s methodology across all 31 Lidl countries with stores, Lidl brings transparency to its offerings across all food groups, empowering customers to make more environmentally conscious and healthier choices. To address global challenges, like climate change, biodiversity loss and diet-related diseases we need to transform our food system2....

222. Chaos over fine notifications: 'Website operation is illegal'

A barrage of criticism from MPs has been directed at the Police for "threatening citizens" with court referrals if they fail to pay fines from the photo-enforcement system by the end of March....

223. New €26 million fund to boost startups in Cyprus

33East, a venture capital firm based in Cyprus, has launched its first fund with an initial close of €26 million. ...

224. TikTok goes dark in the US: What happened and what's next?

TikTok, the popular social media app, disappeared from U.S. app stores late Saturday night after a federal law banning its operation came into effect. ...

225. Important changes coming to GHS medicine prices

The Health Insurance Organisation (HIO) has announced adjustments to the cost of medications provided through the General Healthcare System (GHS), with changes set to take effect on February 3....

226. Turkey condemns U.S. military support for Cyprus

Turkey has voiced strong opposition to the Biden administration’s recent decision to include Cyprus in three U.S. defense programs, just hours before Joe Biden handed over the presidency to Donald Trump. ...

227. Traffic violations from 2022 and 2023 may be invalid, lawyer says

If you’ve been caught on camera for a traffic violation in Cyprus and haven’t received an out-of-court notice or seen your case brought to court within 12 months, your offence may no longer be valid....

228. Residential and commercial properties for sale by AstroBank

AstroBank has listed for sale residential and commercial properties in various areas of Cyprus that can be used as an investment or owner-occupancy....

229. Investor scammed out of $58,000 in cryptocurrency fraud

The promise of easy profits through online investments lured a 50-year-old man into a sophisticated cryptocurrency scam, resulting in the loss of $58,000....

230. When does the renewal of traffic permits start?

The process of renewing vehicle registration permits for the year 2025 starts in a few days via the Department of Road Transport's website....

231. €410,000 up for grabs in Haji-Ioannou’s 15th bi-communal business awards

For the 15th year in a row, Sir Stelios Haji-Ioannou is once again giving back to both Greek Cypriot and Turkish Cypriot entrepreneurs through the Stelios Bi-Communal Business Cooperation Awards. ...

232. School registrations just got a whole lot easier in Cyprus

As a parent in Cyprus, I can tell you that dealing with school registrations has always felt like a necessary headache....

233. Germany: Nine year old among the dead, 200 injured

A festive evening in the eastern German city of Magdeburg turned into a horrific tragedy on Friday when a car drove through a crowded Christmas market, killing five people, including a nine-year-old child, and injuring more than 200 others....

234. Online registrations now available for first-graders

As part of its policy and initiatives to transition to a more modern digital school system and enhance services for better management of processes in public schools, the Ministry of Education, Sports, and Youth (MESY) announces the launch of the Education and Training e-Governance Project (eDEA)....

235. Caught on camera? New website lets you check traffic fines

Starting January 7, 2025, drivers in Cyprus will have a new, hassle-free way to check if they’ve been caught by traffic cameras. The Traffic Department, in collaboration with the system’s contractor, is rolling out a dedicated website that will allow citizens to search for pending fines online....

236. What’s the best gift from a spy agency? A mind-bending puzzle of course!

We all know Christmas is the season of giving, but who would expect a spy agency to hand out gifts? And not just any gifts — we're talking about a riddle so complex, it makes your average Christmas cracker puzzle look like child’s play. ...

237. Consumer Service: Price reductions in 39 product categories

The Consumer Protection Service announces the Consumer Product Price Observatory for November 2024....

238. Finance Minister signs agreements on crypto and tax info sharing

Cyprus' Finance Minister, Makis Keravnos, has officially signed the Multilateral Competent Authority Agreements (MCAA) under the Global Forum of the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD)....

239. CMP identifies remains of eleven missing individuals in 2024

Significant progress has been made by the Committee on Missing Persons (CMP) in Cyprus this year, with the identification of remains belonging to eleven individuals....

240. payabl. partners with Limassol Municipality to uplift the community this festive season

payabl., a leading European financial technology provider, announced its partnership with the Limassol Municipality to support the Social Market initiative, ...