40 h. ago Cyprus strengthens ties with UAE in AI and tech collaboration

Chief Scientist Demetris Skourides recently completed a high-level business visit to the United Arab Emirates, according to an announcement released on Thursday. The visit aimed to “reinforce Cyprus’ role as a forward-looking hub for artificial intelligence, deep technology, and innovation-led economic growth”. “The visit formed part of Cyprus’ broader strategy under Vision 2035 to foster […]

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3 d. ago UK Post Office scandal led to 13 suspected suicides, says report setting out toll

Thirteen people may have taken their own lives and others were bankrupted or became seriously ill as a result of Britain’s Post Office scandal, a public inquiry found on Tuesday, laying bare the toll of one of the country’s worst miscarriages of justice. Inquiry chair Wyn Williams said on Tuesday he was satisfied that executives […]

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7 d. ago UK foreign secretary reaffirms support for Cyprus settlement

The United Kingdom remains firmly committed to a UN-led settlement of the Cyprus issue, UK Foreign Secretary David Lammy said ahead of a brief visit to the island on Friday. He confirmed to the Cyprus News Agency, the UK will take part in the upcoming informal 5+1 meeting in New York, emphasising Britain’s role as […]

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9 d. ago Police officer who led ‘golden passport’ probe testifies in court

The first part of testimony from the final prosecution witness on Wednesday shed fresh light on Cyprus’ controversial ‘golden passports’ scandal, linked to an undercover Al Jazeera investigation. Former House president Demetris Syllouris and former MP Christakis Giovanis stand accused in the case. Both deny wrongdoing. In Nicosia criminal court, state prosecutor Charis Karaolidou called […]

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1 week ago Cyprus urged to decouple renewable prices from fossil fuel volatility

Cyprus must urgently decouple renewable energy prices from volatile fossil fuel costs to ensure stability and fairness in its electricity market, according to energy systems expert and former Cyprus Energy Regulatory Authority chairman Andreas Poullikkas. Poullikkas mentioned that Cyprus is preparing to implement the European Target Model in its electricity sector. He described the move […]

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2 w. ago Cyprus industrial output climbs in April, led by tech and materials

Cyprus’ industrial production index rose by 3 per cent year-on-year in April 2025, reaching 110.3 units, according to data released by the state statistical service on Friday. The April performance contributed to a 3.8 per cent increase in the index for the first four months of 2025 when compared with the same period last year. […]

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3 w. ago Hermes Airports awards €170m contract for Cyprus airport expansions to Bouygues

Hermes Airports awards €170m contract for Cyprus airport expansions to Bouygues-led consortium  Construction Briefing

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3 w. ago New European Model For Mountain Sustainability And Cultural Preservation Led By Cyprus And Greece

New European Model For Mountain Sustainability And Cultural Preservation Led By Cyprus And Greece  Travel And Tour World

Culture

4 w. ago Cyprus, Unesco sign cooperation deal to protect cultural heritage

The preservation of Cyprus’ tangible and intangible cultural heritage is a priority that requires collaboration with the academic and research community – which is why the memorandum of cooperation signed on Friday between the Cyprus Institute and Unesco is of paramount importance. Deputy Culture Minister Vasiliki Kassianidou said the memorandum sealed “a partnership of strategic […]

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