3 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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4 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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14 h. ago ARS Regional Seminar Concludes in Cyprus with Impactful Programming and Community Engagement

ARS Regional Seminar Concludes in Cyprus with Impactful Programming and Community Engagement  Asbarez

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24 h. ago Bank of Cyprus buys back 339,586 shares as part of €30m repurchase programme

The Bank of Cyprus on Friday has announced that it repurchased a total of 339,586 of its ordinary shares between May 16, 2025, and May 22, 2025. The shares, each with a nominal value of €0.10, were bought on both the Cyprus Stock Exchange (CSE) and the Main Market of the Regulated Securities Market of […]

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25 h. ago Cyprus and Finland explore ties in maritime tech and shipping

The Cyprus Chamber of Commerce and Industry (Keve) on Friday announced that it organised a business mission to Helsinki earlier this week, held in conjunction with the official visit of president Nikos Christodoulides to Finland. According to the announcement, the aim of the mission was to “enhance economic relations between Cyprus and Finland“. During the […]

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25 h. ago Cyprus eyes deeper Qatari investment ties with new proposals in Doha

Cyprus is courting Qatari investors with a push to expand cooperation in real estate, tech and financial services, as part of efforts to bolster bilateral ties and attract strategic capital into the island’s economy. During an official visit to Doha, Energy Minister George Papanastasiou met with Rashid bin Hamad Al-Athba, Second Vice President of the […]

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27 h. ago Yildirim insists there is no ‘new development’ between Republic of Cyprus and central Asia

Organisation of Turkic States (OTS) council of elders chairman and former Turkish prime minister Binali Yildirim on Thursday insisted there is no “new development” in relations between central Asian states and the Republic of Cyprus. Addressing an event held on the sidelines of the OTS’ summit in Budapest, he was keen to play down the […]

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29 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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29 h. ago Online event explores AI’s role in business and everyday use

The Cyprus Chamber of Commerce and Industry (Keve) on Thursday announced that the Enterprise Europe Network of Warsaw, in collaboration with the Digital Economy Lab of the University of Warsaw, is organising a virtual event on AI. Specifically, the event, scheduled to take place entirely online from June 9 to June 13, is dedicated to […]

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37 h. ago G7 seeks to cut ‘excessive imbalances’ in global economy, may impose more Russia sanctions

Finance ministers and central bank governors from the Group of Seven democracies pledged on Thursday to address “excessive imbalances” in the global economy and said they could increase sanctions on Russia. The finance ministers and central bank governors, who met in the Canadian Rocky Mountains, said there was a need for a common understanding of […]

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43 h. ago CBC governor outlines strategies for economic resilience and growth

Central Bank of Cyprus (CBC) governor Christodoulos Patsalides on Thursday used his address at the 4th ICPAC Mediterranean Finance Summit to underline the importance of resilience in the face of global economic uncertainties. At the event, Patsalides highlighted the necessity for strategic reforms and robust regulatory frameworks to ensure financial stability and sustainable growth. “We […]

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49 h. ago CITEA represents Cyprus at Digital Europe Conference in Copenhagen

The Cyprus Information Technology Enterprises Association (CITEA), a member of the employers and industrialists federation (Oev), took part in the Digital Europe Pan-European Conference held in Copenhagen from May 15 to 16. According to an announcement released by the association on Thursday, CITEA was represented by Kyriacos Kyriacou, head of its European Programmes Committee. The […]

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60 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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63 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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65 h. ago Akel bill aims to ensure foreign language uni courses are free of charge

Akel have put forward a bill which would ensure that undergraduate programmes taught in foreign languages at Cyprus’ public universities are free of charge for students. The matter was discussed at Wednesday’s meeting of the House education committee, with Akel MP Christos Christofides warning after the meeting that if the bill is not passed into […]

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67 h. ago Lidl Youth Camp for girls to feature in UEFA Women’s EURO 2025

Lidl Youth Camp, a bespoke programme, will bring together 100 girls aged 14–17 from across 20 European countries for a powerful, weekend-long football and wellbeing camp over the final weekend of the UEFA Women’s EURO 2025™, taking place over July 25–28, 2025, in Basel, Switzerland. At the Lidl Youth Camp, girls will learn that personal […]

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68 h. 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 Cyprus household saving rate set to rise to 11 per cent in 2025

Household saving rates across the European Union are projected to stabilise in 2025 after recent volatility driven by economic uncertainty, according to the European Commission’s Spring 2025 Economic Forecast. The forecast highlights varied national trajectories, with countries like Cyprus, Portugal, and the Netherlands expected to see increases, while others, such as the United Kingdom and […]

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3 d. ago EU to review agreement with Israel over Gaza concerns, Kallas says

The European Union will review a pact governing its political and economic ties with Israel due to the “catastrophic” situation in Gaza, EU top diplomat Kaja Kallas said after a meeting of the bloc’s foreign ministers. International pressure on Israel has mounted in recent days amid complaints about the lack of humanitarian aid reaching Gaza […]

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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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