Cyprus News
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SocietyCampaign highlights seven rural women’s contributions to Cyprus
The office of gender equality commissioner Josie Christodoulou has launched a campaign sharing seven women’s experiences in agriculture and their contributions to Cyprus.
PoliticsCyprus expects October navigation notice for Great Sea Interconnector surveys
Energy Minister Michael Damianos says a navigation notice for seabed surveys between Cyprus and Crete is expected within…
IncidentsCentral Bank security drill to involve police deployment and blank ammunition on Friday
Police say a full-scale exercise at the Central Bank on Friday will test security measures and emergency responses…
PoliticsCyprus prioritises AI safeguards and research in Dublin talks
Chief Scientist Demetris Skourides discussed Cyprus’ AI priorities with Sir Demis Hassabis in Dublin amid warnings that recent…
PoliticsPantelides says MPs cover own costs in new Israel Allies Foundation group
Diko MP Chrysis Pantelides said the new Cyprus parliamentary group receives no financial backing from the Israel Allies…
WorldPope Leo recovering after lung cancer surgery, Vatican says
The Vatican said Pope Leo, 71, had rested well and eaten breakfast after lung cancer surgery, with further…
WorldEight crew missing after two tankers catch fire in Romanian waters
Romanian officials said rescuers were searching for eight Wine Trader crew members after two tankers caught fire overnight,…
SocietyCyprus and Greece to test mass-casualty response in joint Andros exercise
The Synaspis 2026 drill on October 20 will test rescue, emergency care and patient transport following a simulated…
SocietyStudy warns climate pressures could put 49 per cent of Cyprus households at risk of poverty
Heatwaves and droughts could leave nearly half of Cyprus households at risk of poverty by the century’s end…
EconomyCyprus targets trusted regional AI hub status by 2032
Deputy Minister Nicodemos Damianou says Cyprus’s AI strategy prioritises public services, five established industries, skills and innovation.
WorldSchool roof collapse kills at least 27 students and a teacher in Pakistan
Authorities said most students killed in the Peshawar school collapse were under 13, while rescuers searched the rubble…