37 h. ago Cyprus’ digital habits rank among the EU’s strongest in 2024

Cyprus emerged as one of the EU’s most active countries for online cultural engagement in 2024, with 94 per cent of internet users watching TV or videos online.   This placed the island just behind the Netherlands and Finland, which topped the list at 96 per cent each, according to Eurostat revealed this week.   By contrast, […]

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57 h. ago Shiva Ramnarine’s Mobius platform removes human bias from financial approval processes

Organizations worldwide lose significant portions of their non-labor spending annually due to biased procurement decisions and vendor manipulation. Financial executive Shiva Ramnarine has developed a digital platform through Mobius Consulting that addresses this costly problem. His innovation? A complete restructuring of how organizations approve spending decisions, targeting the psychological blind spots that cost millions. “Instead […]

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58 h. ago Gaza doctors cram babies into incubators as fuel shortage threatens hospitals

At Gaza’s largest hospital, doctors say crippling fuel shortages have led them to put several premature babies in a single incubator as they struggle to keep the newborns alive while Israel presses on with its military campaign. Overwhelmed medics say the dwindling fuel supplies threaten to plunge them into darkness and paralyse hospitals and clinics […]

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65 h. ago Cyprus Business Now: ICT, sanctions, digital euro, disability care debate, RIF

The Cyprus association of care home owners on Tuesday expressed “strong dissatisfaction” over the way House labour committee discussed living conditions in private and state care homes for people with dissabilities. The association, a member of the Cyprus Chamber of Commerce and Industry (Keve), stressed that its exclusion from the discussion was unacceptable, “especially given its […]

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3 d. ago Netanyahu and Trump prioritise hostages as Gaza military campaign grinds on

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Wednesday his meeting with U.S. President Donald Trump focused on freeing hostages held in Gaza, as Israel continued to pound the Palestinian territory amid efforts to reach a ceasefire. Netanyahu said on X that the leaders also discussed the consequences and possibilities of “the great victory we achieved over […]

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4 d. ago Supreme Court lets Trump resume plans for mass federal layoffs

The US Supreme Court cleared the way on Tuesday for President Donald Trump’s administration to resume its plans to carry out mass job cuts and the restructuring of agencies, elements of his campaign to downsize and reshape the federal government. The justices lifted San Francisco-based US District Judge Susan Illston’s May 22 order that had […]

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5 d. ago Athens maritime summit highlights welfare, training and digital tools

The 3rd CSN Mediterranean Crewing Conference drew a full house of international crewing professionals, HR leaders, shipowners and technology providers in Athens end of June, placing a spotlight on seafarers’ welfare, training and digital transformation. Held at the Stavros Niarchos foundation cultural centre to mark the ‘Day of the Seafarer’, the event brought practical insights […]

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6 d. ago Musk announces creation of ‘America Party’ in further break from Trump

By David Brunnstrom and Bhargav Acharya The dispute between Republican President Donald Trump and his main campaign financier Elon Musk took another fractious turn on Saturday when the space and automotive billionaire announced the formation of a new political party, saying Trump’s “big, beautiful” tax bill would bankrupt America. A day after asking his followers […]

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9 d. ago Gov.cy digital assistant answers over 115,000 questions in six months

In its first six months of operation, the gov.cy digital assistant has provided answers to more than 115,000 questions, the research and innovation ministry said on Thursday. By utilising artificial intelligence technologies, the digital assistant is “constantly evolving into a valuable information and support tool for people’s everyday lives,” a statement from the deputy ministry […]

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1 week ago Cypriots embrace random video chat: Global connections, new opportunities, and local cautions

In an era where digital connection knows no boundaries, Cypriots, young and old, are joining a global wave: random video chat. Once seen as a fleeting internet fad, platforms like StrangerCam, Meetgle, and Chatroulette have matured into powerful tools for socialising, networking, and learning, even here on our Mediterranean island. Why random video chat appeals […]

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1 week ago Secrental drives regional growth with AI innovation and rapid expansion

Founded in Cyprus in 2022, Secrental has rapidly emerged as a benchmark for innovation in the digital car-rental industry. By creating a transparent, intelligent ecosystem for car bookings, the platform empowers local car-rental companies to thrive in a highly competitive market. Secrental’s technology uses advanced artificial intelligence to optimise bookings, connect travellers directly with trusted […]

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1 week ago New KEAN video campaign sees celebs share what ‘mum’ means to them

Following the warm reception of KEAN’s campaign “Mum, a story in her own right”, which touched the hearts of audiences with its modern, sensitive and thought-provoking approach, the story continues — this time through a series of confessional-style videos featuring Themis Georgantas as ‘maestro of confessions’. In a familiar and engaging format, well-known Cypriots are […]

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1 week ago Why Windows VPS is the smart choice for Cyprus’s growing tech sector

Introduction Cyprus is on the cusp of a technological renaissance, with a burgeoning sector that is eager to leverage modern digital solutions. Among the frontrunners in this wave of transformation is the adoption of Windows Virtual Private Servers (VPS). Positioned as a reliable and efficient hosting solution, Windows VPS is capturing the attention of tech-savvy […]

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1 week ago Ο «μαέστρος της εξομολόγησης» Θέμης Γεωργαντάς στη νέα digital campaign της ΚΕΑΝ

Μετά τη θερμή υποδοχή που γνώρισε η καμπάνια της ΚΕΑΝ «Μαμά, μία ιστορία από μόνη της», η οποία μίλησε στην καρδιά του κοινού με σύγχρονο, ευαίσθητο και ανατρεπτικό τρόπο, η ιστορία συνεχίζεται με μια σειρά από βίντεο-εξομολογήσεις με τον Θέμη Γεωργαντά στον ρόλο του «μαέστρου της εξομολόγησης». Σε ένα οικείο και απολαυστικό format, διάσημοι Κύπριοι […]

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1 week ago Stanford Business School picks Freedom Holding Corp. ecosystem for case study

Freedom24 is proud to announce that the innovative digital ecosystem of its parent company, Freedom Holding Corp., has been selected as the subject of a new case study by the Stanford Graduate School of Business — one of the world’s leading institutions for business education. The case study, titled “Freedom Holding: Building an Ecosystem as […]

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1 week ago Guardiola worried that lack of rest after Club World Cup could ‘destroy’ Man City

Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola is concerned about the lack of rest his side will get ahead of the new Premier League season and said their involvement in the Club World Cup could “destroy” them. City wrapped up the previous Premier League season on May 25 and opened their Club World Cup campaign in Philadelphia […]

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2 w. ago Israeli Ambassador to Cyprus condemns ‘misleading campaign’ over antisemitism remarks

Israeli Ambassador to Cyprus condemns ‘misleading campaign’ over antisemitism remarks  Kathimerini.com.cy

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2 w. ago Israeli ambassador condemns ‘misleading campaign’ over antisemitism remarks

Israeli ambassador condemns ‘misleading campaign’ over antisemitism remarks  Philenews

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2 w. ago Alcaraz faces Fognini as Wimbledon treble bid starts, Sabalenka meets qualifier

Carlos Alcaraz will begin his quest for a third successive Wimbledon title against dangerous Italian Fabio Fognini and women’s top seed Aryna Sabalenka will open her campaign versus Canadian qualifier Carson Branstine. Friday’s draw conducted at the All England Club produced its usual intrigue with some eye-catching first-round clashes. Men’s top seed Jannik Sinner, beaten by Alcaraz in […]

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2 w. ago Cregis at iFX Cyprus 2025: Presents Scalable Infrastructure for Forex Digital Transformation

Cregis at iFX Cyprus 2025: Presents Scalable Infrastructure for Forex Digital Transformation  financial-news.co.uk

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