5 h. ago Robotex MRC Cyprus 2025 returns with new challenges and international reach

The Cyprus Computer Society (CCS) has announced that registrations for Robotex MRC Cyprus 2025 will close on May 29. The major educational robotics event will take place on June 28-29, 2025, at the University of Cyprus Sports Centre. This year marks the 8th edition of Robotex Cyprus and the 2nd edition of the Minoan RobotSports […]

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6 h. ago Cyprus faces water emergency as EU calls for investment and reform

In a report entitled “Europe’s waters: key challenges and EU solutions”, published on May 7, the European Parliament (EP) draws attention to the key issues concerning Europe’s scarcity, pollution and climate risks. For Cyprus this is quite timely. Water scarcity has become an extremely serious issue. Recent headlines ranged from “Is Cyprus running out of […]

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26 h. ago Problems with deposed Paphos bishop ‘had been brewing for years’

Problems with Paphos Bishop Tychikos’ social conduct, as well as in his dealings with the municipality, had been brewing for years, the town’s Mayor Phedonas Phedonos said on Friday, following a decision taken by the Holy Synod to depose him.  The bishop had been ruffling feathers in the district on various levels, including among the […]

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31 h. ago MasterChef: Έξω φρενών η Χριστιάνα από την Κύπρο με τους συμπαίκτες της (Βίντεο)

Ξέσπασε η ανατρεπτική παίκτρια! Ένα από τα πιο απαιτητικά και αγχωτικά challenges επέστρεψε στο MasterChef, το βράδυ της Πέμπτης 22 Μαΐου. Η Ομαδική Δοκιμασία είχε επίκεντρο τον περιβόητο «Τοίχο», που δοκίμασε τις δυνατότητες επικοινωνίας, συνεργασίας και φαντασίας των δύο μπριγάδων. Οι κριτές Σωτήρης Κοντιζάς, Πάνος Ιωαννίδης και Λεωνίδας Κουτσόπουλος ζήτησαν από κάθε ομάδα να δημιουργήσει […]

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34 h. ago Our View: A cashless future can wait – people still need ATMs

MPs this week lambasted banks for the lack of ATMs, particularly in mountainous and remote areas, giving them a one-month deadline to come back with a plan for more extensive coverage. This is a long-standing gripe over which some MPs come across as a bit hyperbolic at times conjuring up visions of little old ladies […]

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45 h. ago EU to postpone key bank rules, waits on US deregulation plans

The European Union is set to delay new, global rules governing banks’ trading again as it waits for more clarity about the US administration’s plans to deregulate its financial sector, sources told Reuters. The Fundamental Review of the Trading Book (FRTB) is a key part the Basel III package devised in the wake of the […]

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47 h. ago Britain considering chemical castration for sex offenders under prison reforms

Britain is considering mandating the use of chemical castration for sex offenders under an overhaul of the justice system aimed at freeing up more space in its overcrowded prisons. One of the first acts of the Labour government in July was to announce plans to release more prisoners early to tackle a crisis of overcrowding […]

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61 h. ago Cyprus Unveils Plan To Repatriate Scientists And Professionals

Cyprus Unveils Plan To Repatriate Scientists And Professionals  Greek City Times

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62 h. ago Σοκ σε αγώνα U18 της Μονακό: Ο Νιμπομπέ υπέστη καρδιακή προσβολή στο γήπεδο – Έγινε χρήση απινιδωτή

Σοκαριστικές στιγμές εκτυλίχθηκαν στον τελικό του Espoirs Challenge, με τον αρχηγό της U18 της Μονακό, Σαμουέλ Νιμπομπέ, να παθαίνει καρδιακή προσβολή, με τους γιατρούς να χρησιμοποιούν απινιδωτή. Σοκαριστικές στιγμές εκτυλίχθηκαν το βράδυ της Τετάρτης (21/05) και στον νεοσύστατο τελικό του Challenge Espoirs, ανάμεσα στη Μονακό και τη Ρεν στο «Roazhon Park». Σύμφωνα με γαλλικά δημοσιεύματα, ο αρχηγός της U18 […]

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65 h. ago Reflect Festival 2025: How is Cyprus Overcoming Challenges to Become a Regional Tech Frontrunner?

Reflect Festival 2025: How is Cyprus Overcoming Challenges to Become a Regional Tech Frontrunner?  The Fintech Times

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2 d. ago Tales of turning challenge to inspiration showcased at fourth Pop Up Talks event

On April 5, 2025, at the Psevda Community Council, we heard several truly captivating stories filled with human insight, resilience and adventure, as part of the Pop Up Talks: “Stories that Inspire” event, with the theme “Challenge Accepted”. In a packed hall, 120 attendees filled out the audience in person, while the event was also […]

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2 d. ago Kraken Launches Regulated Crypto Derivatives Across EU After Cyprus Deal

Kraken Launches Regulated Crypto Derivatives Across EU After Cyprus Deal  Cryptodnes.bg

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3 d. ago EU plans to introduce flat fee on all small personal items ordered online

The European Union plans to levy a flat fee on billions of small packages entering the bloc, mainly from China, the Financial Times reported citing a proposal. The European Commission circulated a draft proposal on a handling fee on Monday after pressure from member states whose customs authorities are overwhelmed by the 4.6 billion items […]

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3 d. ago Man remanded over 18kg cannabis shipment via Larnaca airport

A 34-year-old man was remanded for eight days by the Larnaca district court on Wednesday, after allegedly attempting to import 18kg of cannabis discovered in a courier parcel at Larnaca airport. “In the presence of a courier company representative, 30 airtight nylon packets containing dry green plant material, with a total gross weight of 18kg, […]

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3 d. ago UK economy to grow 1 per cent in 2025; sentiment improves slightly

Britain’s economy will grow a bit faster this year than thought a month ago, a Reuters poll of economists predicted, partly due to unexpectedly strong growth in the first quarter that was not expected to persist. Sentiment has improved following a basic trade deal with the United States, which still leaves a 10 per cent […]

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3 d. ago Man arrested after 18kg of cannabis found at Larnaca airport

A 34-year-old man was arrested on Tuesday after customs officers discovered 18kg of cannabis hidden inside a parcel at Larnaca airport. The package, which arrived on May 19, was being held in a temporary storage facility when customs staff carried out a routine inspection. Inside, they found 30 vacuum-sealed packages containing plant material identified as […]

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3 d. ago Cyprus fails to join nations urging Israel to allow full aid into Gaza

The government on Tuesday declined to comment on why Cyprus was not among a group of more than 20 donor nations urging Israel to permit the full, unimpeded flow of humanitarian aid into Gaza. In total, the foreign ministers of 22 nations jointly signed the statement, calling on the Israeli government to “allow a full […]

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3 d. ago EU, Britain go ahead with new Russia sanctions without waiting for Trump

The EU and Britain announced new sanctions against Russia on Tuesday without waiting for the United States to join them, a day after President Donald Trump’s phone call with Vladimir Putin failed to elicit a promise for a ceasefire in Ukraine. London and Brussels said their new measures would zero in on Moscow’s “shadow fleet” […]

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3 d. ago Η Μπαρτσελόνα ανανεώνει τον Γιαμάλ στις 13 Ιουνίου με συμβόλαιο έως το 2030 και ρήτρα 1 δισ. ευρώ!

Ο πρόεδρος της Μπαρτσελόνα, Τζουάν Λαπόρτα επιβεβαίωσε νωρίτερα τη Δευτέρα (19/5) προς τα καταλανικά ΜΜΕ, πως η συμφωνία με τον Λαμίν Γιαμάλ για την επέκταση της συνεργασίας του με ένα νέο, πολυετές συμβόλαιο είναι πλέον δεδομένη και οι «μπλαουγκράνα» ετοιμάζουν έναν πολύ ξεχωριστό παρουσίασης του νέου deal. Όπως αναφέρουν τα Μέσα της Βαρκελώνης, η «Μπάρτσα» σκοπεύει την […]

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3 d. ago Cabinet approves campaign to bring back Cypriots from the UK

In just a few hours, hundreds of Cypriots in London and many more online will hear details of the government’s incentives to bring them back to Cyprus. The cabinet approved the general action plan on Tuesday and interest in London’s presentation has been “exceptionally encouraging”, leading to moving the event to a larger venue and […]

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