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Marina Satti highlighted Cypriot heritage after her Nicosia concert by wearing the “Fatherhood” silk scarf, an artistic ...
30/09/2025

Marina Satti highlighted Cypriot heritage after her Nicosia concert by wearing the “Fatherhood” silk scarf, an artistic blend of personal memory and traditional Lefkara embroidery.

Following her concert in Nicosia on September 27, Marina Satti greeted her fans wearing the “Fatherhood” silk scarf.

Just a day after Makis Keravnos warned of serious risks and questioned the project’s viability, Nikos Christodoulides re...
30/09/2025

Just a day after Makis Keravnos warned of serious risks and questioned the project’s viability, Nikos Christodoulides reaffirmed Cyprus’ commitment to the GSI project.

Cyprus’ GSI electricity interconnection plan exposes internal contradictions, as President Christodoulides pledges €25M while Finance Minister Keravnos warns of risks.

Cyprus Procurement transforms the services market in Cyprus with AI-driven Smart Match, real-time chat, and transparent,...
30/09/2025

Cyprus Procurement transforms the services market in Cyprus with AI-driven Smart Match, real-time chat, and transparent, efficient procurement processes. Digital Tree
Cyprus Procurement

Cyprus Procurement marks the beginning of a new era in how organizations and service providers collaborate, offering a digital platform designed to bring transparency, efficiency, and innovation to the Cypriot market.

Cyprus announces the fourth grant scheme call supporting businesses in Nicosia’s walled city, offering up to €80,000 per...
30/09/2025

Cyprus announces the fourth grant scheme call supporting businesses in Nicosia’s walled city, offering up to €80,000 per project.

The fourth call for the Grant Scheme supporting business activity in Nicosia’s walled city opens on September 29, 2025. Funding covers up to €80,000 per project.

Cyprus Finance Minister once again cites studies questioning the project’s viability.
30/09/2025

Cyprus Finance Minister once again cites studies questioning the project’s viability.

Cyprus Finance Minister Makis Keravnos warns the GSI electricity interconnection may not be viable, citing budget risks and EU funding concerns.

Dragon Force is FC Porto ’s official youth development and talent-identification project, first established in 2008. Dra...
30/09/2025

Dragon Force is FC Porto ’s official youth development and talent-identification project, first established in 2008. Dragon Force FC Porto

FC Porto will open its first Dragon Force football school in Cyprus in October 2025, partnering with Wondereserv LTD and PAEEK FC. The project aims to develop young Cypriot talent through Porto’s internationally recognized training philosophy and certified coaching.

The report, published today, follows up on a 2016 audit and finds that, despite some progress, most of the problems flag...
30/09/2025

The report, published today, follows up on a 2016 audit and finds that, despite some progress, most of the problems flagged 9 years ago remain unresolved 👇

Cyprus’s Audit Office issues a special report exposing chronic failures in water management. Unsafe dams, costly desalination, polluted aquifers, and massive distribution losses put the island’s water security at risk.

Manneken P*s will don the Cypriot vraka in a symbolic celebration of cultural ties.
30/09/2025

Manneken P*s will don the Cypriot vraka in a symbolic celebration of cultural ties.

On Cyprus Independence Day, Brussels’ Manneken P*s will wear the traditional Cypriot vraka, highlighting cultural ties and European identity.

From Iceland to Japan and the UK, trials show how shorter workweeks may redefine the future of work in the 21st century.
30/09/2025

From Iceland to Japan and the UK, trials show how shorter workweeks may redefine the future of work in the 21st century.

Global experiments with the four-day workweek show higher productivity, better work-life balance, and cultural shifts shaping the future of work.

Continuing its commitment to investing in local talent and supporting Cyprus' broader Brain Gain vision, global fintech ...
30/09/2025

Continuing its commitment to investing in local talent and supporting Cyprus' broader Brain Gain vision, global fintech leader Exness significantly scaled up its Internship Program, offering young Cypriots the opportunity to build international careers in their home country.

Whether they’re studying engineering in Boston or finance in Thessaloniki, young Cypriots are finding a reason to come back not just for the summer, but to build a career in one of Cyprus’ most future-forward industries.

The initiative introduces 64 new and redesigned types of certificates and registration certificates—24 certificates and ...
29/09/2025

The initiative introduces 64 new and redesigned types of certificates and registration certificates—24 certificates and 40 registration certificates.

Cyprus modernizes the Registrar of Companies with a legislative reform package introducing digital certificates, bilingual documents, and faster electronic processes.

Last week’s videoconference between the energy regulators, ADMIE and European Commission officials ended without “white ...
29/09/2025

Last week’s videoconference between the energy regulators, ADMIE and European Commission officials ended without “white smoke.”

The Cyprus-Greece electricity interconnection faces new delays amid regulatory disputes in Nicosia, financing gaps, and Turkey’s objections. The European Commission may escalate the issue, while the European Investment Bank signals readiness to support the €1.9 billion project.

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