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Larnaca General Hospital Improves Bed Capacity But

Larnaca General Hospital Improves Bed Capacity—But Administrative Gaps Still Hamper Patient Care

17.10.2025
A recent parliamentary review and on-site inspection of Larnaca General Hospital revealed a mixed picture: on the one hand, the hospital has increased bed capacity and hired additional staff; on the other, it continues to grapple with administrative and procedural bottlenecks that impact service quality. Audit Office investigators flagged sever ...

Stress Tests Expose Critical Flaws in Cyprus Digit

Stress Tests Expose Critical Flaws in Cyprus’ Digital Defences — Is Espionage the Real Threat?

17.10.2025
Over the past weeks, independent assessments of Cyprus’ digital infrastructure have triggered alarm bells. Stress tests and incident reviews suggest multiple cyberattacks and system failures have laid bare weaknesses in both security architecture and operational resilience. Some observers argue that these are not ordinary hacking attempts, but sign ...

Government Internet Outage Shakes Public Trust as

Government Internet Outage Shakes Public Trust as Officials Cite “Cable Fault”

14.10.2025
On the morning of October 14, Cyprus experienced a widespread disruption of internet services across government networks. Public sector employees found themselves unable to access internal systems, while popular public portals, such as Ariadni and Taxisnet, displayed error messages to citizens attempting to log in. The interruption, which lasted ar ...

Cyprus Climbs to 5th Place Globally as a Top Desti

Cyprus Climbs to 5th Place Globally as a Top Destination for Startups

14.10.2025
In a recent speech at the 3rd Cyprus International Technology Relocation Summit, Marios Tannousis, head of Invest Cyprus, revealed that Cyprus now ranks 5th worldwide among countries ideal for launching a business. He backed this claim by pointing to the nation’s favorable credit ratings from major international agencies and its strong performance ...

Cyprus rolls out Microsoft Co Pilot and a 5M AI pu

Cyprus rolls out Microsoft Co-Pilot and a €5M AI push to speed up public services

09.10.2025
Cyprus announced a nationally coordinated step into generative AI for the public sector this week: the government will begin rolling out Microsoft Co-Pilot licences to civil servants as a first phase of a broader 5 million “AI in Government” initiative intended to modernise bureaucratic work, accelerate routine tasks and invite local businesses to ...

Cyprus launches free PrEP clinics at Nicosia and L

Cyprus launches free PrEP clinics at Nicosia and Larnaca hospitals — a public-health milestone that shifts prevention strategy

09.10.2025
Cyprus’s Health Ministry this week began offering free Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP) services at general hospitals in Nicosia and Larnaca, marking the public rollout of a prevention option that has been advocated for by clinicians and community groups for years. The clinics , available by appointment in afternoon PrEP clinics starting in early Oc ...

Doctors Sound Alarm as COVID 19 Cases Rise in Summ

Doctors Sound Alarm as COVID‑19 Cases Rise in Summer Heatwave

08.10.2025
In early October 2025, Cypriot doctors and health officials have reported a gradual but noticeable uptick in COVID‑19 cases, warning that what was once considered “under control” is showing signs of revival. Over the past two weeks, general practitioners have documented more cases in private clinics; simultaneously, public hospitals are seeing more ...

Digital Cooperation Organisation DCO unveils AI RE

Digital Cooperation Organisation DCO unveils AI‑REAL Toolkit at G20 — stepping stone for Cyprus‑led AI diplomacy?

08.10.2025
At the G20 Digital Economy and Artificial Intelligence Ministers’ Meeting held recently in Cape Town, the Digital Cooperation Organisation (DCO) launched its AI‑REAL Toolkit , a guidance framework intended to help governments assess readiness and adopt AI responsibly. The rollout was covered in Cyprus‑based media and international tech press. cyp ...

Cyprus Chief Scientist Courts Asian Tech Investmen

Cyprus Chief Scientist Courts Asian Tech Investment, Pushes Island as Innovation Hub

02.10.2025
Cyprus is stepping up its international tech diplomacy. The country’s Chief Scientist, who also chairs the National Committee for AI, recently led a delegation to GITEX Asia 2025 in Singapore, marking Cyprus' first direct participation at the major tech expo. During the visit, he and the Cypriot ambassador held meetings with Temasek, incubators, ve ...

Cyprus to Tackle Fragmented Monitoring of Hospital

Cyprus to Tackle Fragmented Monitoring of Hospital Infections with National Biocare Platform

02.10.2025
Cyprus faces a pressing challenge in health oversight: tracking infections acquired inside hospitals is currently fragmented and inconsistent across the system. In a recent parliamentary reply, the Health Minister admitted there is no unified, mandatory national mechanism to capture these infection events, despite Cyprus reporting a hospital‑acquir ...

Cyprus to Finalize National AI Strategy by Year s

Cyprus to Finalize National AI Strategy by Year’s End, Joins European AI Factory Network

02.10.2025
Cyprus is rapidly positioning itself as a regional player in artificial intelligence (AI), committing to finalize a National AI Strategy by the end of 2025. As part of this strategic vision, Cyprus will join the European AI Factories Network, a collaborative EU initiative designed to support member states with infrastructure, research support, and ...

Cyprus Launches 62 5 Million Guarantee Scheme to B

Cyprus Launches €62.5 Million Guarantee Scheme to Boost SME & Startup Lending

28.09.2025
In a bold move to support smaller businesses, the European Investment Fund (EIF) and Eurobank Cyprus have launched the island’s first InvestEU Guarantee transaction, which unlocks 62.5 million in new financing specifically for SMEs and startups. The program is intended to help firms that often struggle to meet traditional bank lending criteria, off ...

Cyprus Unveils First National Strategy for Active

Cyprus Unveils First National Strategy for Active Ageing to Promote Health, Autonomy, Social Inclusion

28.09.2025
In mid‑September 2025, Cyprus launched its first national strategy for active ageing (2025–2030), a comprehensive framework designed to support health, wellbeing, and social inclusion of older adults across the island. The strategy includes a detailed action plan for 2025–2027, supported by multiple ministries, particularly health, social welfare, ...

Cyprus Makes History as Co Host of EuroBasket 2025

Cyprus Makes History as Co-Host of EuroBasket 2025

29.08.2025
Limassol, Cyprus – August 27, 2025: The 42nd edition of FIBA EuroBasket got underway today, marking a landmark moment for Cyprus, the country is co-hosting the prestigious European basketball championship for the first time, with Group C action unfolding at the newly upgraded Spyros Kyprianou Athletic Center in Limassol. Over the next week (Augu ...

?Anglo Turkish Association hosts traditional Cypri

“Anglo‑Turkish Association hosts traditional Cypriot feast at Villaggio Restaurant tonight”

28.07.2025
In Nicosia / North Cyprus, the Aka Anglo‑Turkish Association is staging a traditional Cypriot social gathering this evening—July 28, 2025—featuring a carefully curated three-course dinner at the Villaggio Restaurant in Zeytinlik. The evening meal begins at 7:00 PM, with guests to dine in the garden setting to avoid the summer heat. The event ...

Cyprus proposes temporary closures for businesses

Cyprus proposes temporary closures for businesses repeatedly violating tax rules

28.07.2025
Cyprus lawmakers have introduced a new tax enforcement mechanism aimed at addressing rampant non-compliance within the small-business sector. If passed into law, the tax department will gain authority—backed by court orders and police support—to temporarily seal the premises of businesses that persistently flout tax regulations. Under the draft ...

? Cyprus Introduces Productivity Based Support to

🧀 Cyprus Introduces Productivity‑Based Support to Boost Halloumi Milk Output

22.07.2025
Cyprus has shifted its agricultural subsidy program to focus on productivity‑based support aimed at increasing sheep and goat milk production—the essential ingredient for PDO (Protected Designation of Origin) halloumi. This represents a major policy change from the traditional head‑count system to one that rewards farms based on milk yield. ...

Hospitals on Standby as 42 C Heatwave Grips Cyprus

Hospitals on Standby as 42 °C Heatwave Grips Cyprus

22.07.2025
Cyprus is experiencing an intense heatwave today, with temperatures soaring above 42 °C in inland areas. Government agencies have issued health warnings, particularly for vulnerable groups: children, the elderly, and those with pre‑existing health conditions. Hospitals across the island have activated emergency protocols, deploying additional s ...

Cyprus Hammer Thrower Claims Bronze at European U2

Cyprus’ Hammer Thrower Claims Bronze at European U23 Athletics

21.07.2025
A major highlight for Cypriot athletics unfolded today as Joseph Kesidis, representing Cyprus, achieved an impressive podium finish in the men’s hammer throw event at the European U23 Championships in Bergen, Norway. Kesidis, showcasing tremendous strength and precision, delivered a series of powerful throws throughout the competition. In th ...

Irregular Migrant Arrivals to Cyprus Drop by 86 Ov

Irregular Migrant Arrivals to Cyprus Drop by 86% Over Three Years

21.07.2025
Over the past three years, Cyprus has seen a sharp decline in irregular migration, with the number of undocumented arrivals plunging from 9,307 in the first half of 2022 to just 1,260 in the same period of 2025. During this time, the number of new asylum applications also fell dramatically—from approximately 12,048 to 1,520—according to Deputy Mini ...

Cyprus deepens tech ties as Amazon and NVIDIA expl

Cyprus deepens tech ties as Amazon and NVIDIA explore investment in R&D and data infrastructure

19.07.2025
Officials in Cyprus have confirmed that senior executives from global tech giants Amazon and NVIDIA visited the island recently to assess potential investments in research, development, and advanced data infrastructure. These visits stem from earlier high‑level discussions initiated during the President’s official visit to the United States. ...

Vegas Style Luxury Arrives in Cyprus City of Dream

Vegas‑Style Luxury Arrives in Cyprus: City of Dreams Mediterranean Unveils Grand Lifestyle Destination

19.07.2025
A brand-new City of Dreams Mediterranean resort, located just outside Limassol, has opened its doors to visitors and sparked excitement across travel and lifestyle circles. This sprawling five‑star integrated resort is the first of its kind in Europe, blending high‑end hospitality, entertainment, retail, and relaxation on a single Mediterranean ...

Filipino Diaspora in Cyprus Launches DigiPinoy Sem

Filipino Diaspora in Cyprus Launches DigiPinoy Seminar to Boost Safe Online Spaces

19.07.2025
Earlier today, twenty-two Filipino diaspora groups based in Nicosia came together for a community-led digital media literacy seminar titled “DigiPinoy: Safe & Ethical Social Media Use.” This initiative aims to combat misinformation, cyberbullying, and other harmful online behavior by equipping participants with practical tools and awareness str ...

Cyprus Narrowly Lose to Turkey in 4x4 ?Short Footb

Cyprus Narrowly Lose to Turkey in 4x4 “Short Football” Match on July 16, 2025

17.07.2025
In a closely contested “short football” 4x4 match held on the evening of July 16, 2025, the Cyprus team suffered a narrow 3–2 loss to Turkey. This non-traditional format, featuring just four players per side, unfolded over several tightly fought minutes and attracted interest across multiple platforms, including Footboom, SofaScore, and local sport ...

UN kicks off expanded informal conference on Cypru

UN kicks off expanded informal conference on Cyprus issue

17.07.2025
A new round of informal, expanded-format Cyprus talks has begun in New York under the auspices of UN Secretary‑General António Guterres. The initiative seeks to rekindle dialogue between Greek Cypriot and Turkish Cypriot leaders, aiming to build upon earlier confidence‑building steps agreed in March. Thursday evening saw a working dinner initiat ...

TechIsland launches Legal Community to support leg

TechIsland launches Legal Community to support legal professionals in Cyprus’ tech sector

07.07.2025
Overview TechIsland, Cyprus’s leading technology association, has introduced a new “Legal Community” aimed specifically at legal experts engaged with the island’s expanding tech ecosystem. What it entails • The community is tailored for lawyers, in-house counsel, legal advisors, and compliance officers who manage tech-focused regulatory, gover ...

Cyprus Football Federation Introduces New Incentiv

Cyprus Football Federation Introduces New Incentives to Promote Futsal

07.07.2025
The Cyprus Football Federation has officially announced a revamped incentives plan aimed at boosting the development of futsal across the country. This initiative was unveiled today and is already being covered by at least three local sports outlets, reflecting a widespread effort to grow the sport at grassroots and competitive levels. According ...

Cyprus Airports Set New June Passenger Record

Cyprus Airports Set New June Passenger Record”

07.07.2025
Passenger numbers at Cyprus’s two international airports—Larnaca and Paphos—surged to 1.4 million in June 2025, marking the highest monthly tally ever recorded. This represents a notable increase from the 1.3 million passengers who traveled through during the same month last year. Summary: Cyprus has broken its previous June travel record, wi ...

New Offshore Gas Reservoir Discovered in Cyprus s

New Offshore Gas Reservoir Discovered in Cyprus’s Block 10

07.07.2025
A consortium led by ExxonMobil and QatarEnergy has reported a new gas reservoir discovery at the Pegasus‑1 well, located in Cyprus’s Block 10 within its Exclusive Economic Zone. The reservoir spans approximately 350 meters in thickness and lies about 1.9 kilometers deep beneath the seabed. This find marks the second gas discovery in Block 10, fo ...

Major wildfire erupts in Pelathousa Paphos firefig

Major wildfire erupts in Pelathousa, Paphos: firefighting forces mobilized

29.06.2025
A significant wildfire broke out today, June 29, in the Pelathousa area of Paphos, prompting a large-scale response from firefighting and forestry services. The flames spread rapidly through dry grass, underbrush, and wild vegetation—typical fuel for summer fires—leading to urgent deployment of crews and aerial support. Firefighters, backed by f ...

Yellow Alert Issued as Temperatures Soar Across Cy

Yellow Alert Issued as Temperatures Soar Across Cyprus

29.06.2025
The Meteorological Department in Cyprus has issued a yellow warning for today, Sunday, June 29, alerting residents to extremely high temperatures expected between midday and late afternoon. The alert spans the entire island, reflecting a spike in heat intensity that authorities say poses potential risks to outdoor activities, vulnerable populatio ...

Deutsche Bank Eyes Return to Cyprus Amid Major Ban

Deutsche Bank Eyes Return to Cyprus Amid Major Bank Consolidations

18.06.2025
Cyprus is witnessing significant developments in its financial landscape today, marked by major shifts in its banking sector. Most notably, Deutsche Bank is reportedly considering re-establishing its presence in Cyprus. This move, confirmed during a recent Cyprus Banking Association meeting, comes as the global institution reassesses its role in in ...

Repatriation Flights Underway for Israelis Strande

Repatriation Flights Underway for Israelis Stranded in Cyprus

18.06.2025
A humanitarian airlift has commenced this morning, bringing Israelis home after disruptions in Israeli airspace forced cancellations and stranding many in Cyprus. On Tuesday, Cyprus’s Larnaca Airport began handling special Arkia Airlines flights bound for Tel Aviv and Haifa, the first departing at 07:25 local time and carrying approximately 1,00 ...

Cyprus and FAO Expand Partnership to Strengthen Fo

Cyprus and FAO Expand Partnership to Strengthen Food Security

12.06.2025
On June 6 2025, Cyprus and the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) announced a strategic expansion of their collaboration, targeting three critical areas: reducing food waste, improving water resource management, and enhancing overall food security. The announcement followed an official meeting held in Nicosia between ...

Cyprus to Host 3rd International Technology Reloca

Cyprus to Host 3rd International Technology Relocation Summit in Nicosia

12.06.2025
Cyprus is gearing up to host the 3rd International Technology Relocation Summit on July 10–11, 2025, at the Hilton Nicosia hotel. This high-profile event marks a strategic push to establish the island as a premier global tech and innovation hub. Leading figures from the ICT industry—including technology firms, relocation advisors, investors, an ...

Cyprus Launches 7 5 Million Initiative to Enhance

Cyprus Launches €7.5 Million Initiative to Enhance Research Infrastructure

07.06.2025
On June 4, 2025, the Research and Innovation Foundation (RIF) of Cyprus announced the allocation of €7.5 million to bolster the nation's research infrastructure through the "Open Access Research Infrastructures" programme. This initiative aims to strengthen Cyprus's research capabilities by supporting the acquisition of advanced equipment and the d ...

Cyprus and Bulgaria End in 2 2 Draw in Internation

Cyprus and Bulgaria End in 2–2 Draw in International Friendly

07.06.2025
On Friday, June 6, 2025, the national football teams of Cyprus and Bulgaria faced off in an international friendly match at the Hristo Botev Stadium in Plovdiv, Bulgaria. The match concluded with a 2–2 draw, providing both teams with valuable insights as they prepare for the upcoming Euro qualifiers. The game commenced with both sides displaying ...

Cyprus Emerges as a Celebrity Favoured Budget Frie

Cyprus Emerges as a Celebrity-Favoured, Budget-Friendly Holiday Destination

07.06.2025
Cyprus, particularly the coastal city of Larnaca, is gaining popularity as an affordable yet luxurious holiday destination for British tourists and celebrities alike. The island's appeal lies in its pristine white sandy beaches, high-end dining options, and opulent villas, all available at significantly reduced prices compared to previous years. ...

Cyprus Political Parties Implicated in 1 1 Million

Cyprus Political Parties Implicated in €1.1 Million Donations Tied to Golden Passport Scandal

07.06.2025
A recent audit by Cyprus’s Auditor General has unveiled that over €1.1 million in donations were made to various political parties by individuals and companies linked to the now-defunct "golden passport" scheme. This program, which granted citizenship in exchange for significant investments, has been under scrutiny for potential misuse and lack ...

Troodos Observatory Set to Open in June Elevating

Troodos Observatory Set to Open in June, Elevating Cyprus as a Premier Astro-Tourism Destination

27.05.2025
Cyprus is poised to make a significant leap in space science and tourism with the upcoming public opening of the Troodos Observatory in June 2025. Nestled at an altitude of 1,200 meters near the villages of Agridia and Khandria, this state-of-the-art facility is designed to offer unparalleled stargazing experiences, thanks to its location in one of ...

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