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Startup World Cup coming to Cyprus , — $1 million grand prize on the line

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Startup World Cup coming to Cyprus , — $1 million grand prize on the line

– The largest global pitch competition, Startup World Cup, is making its debut in Cyprus this year.
– The application phase for startups commences on March 25 and entries will be accepted until May 12.
– The winner of the regional cup will have the opportunity to compete in the San Francisco Grand Finale and potentially win an investment prize from Pegasus Tech Ventures.
– The Startup World Cup regional finals will take place in Cyprus, gathering over 100 startups from any domain and at any stage.
– Participating startups must have an entity and connection with Cyprus that can be verified.
– The application process includes filling in a registration form, describing the startup, attaching a pitch deck, waiting for results, and participating in an offline pitching contest with an independent jury.
– The final pitching and winner selection will take place on May 28 in Limassol during The Future of AI Summit.
– The World Cup winner will receive special prizes from partners and gain widespread coverage and celebration from global and local media partners.

Greek schools parade before officials for Greek Independence anniversary

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Greek schools parade before officials for Greek Independence anniversary

Greek school children paraded before officials at Syntagma Square on Sunday to celebrate Greek Independence Day and the 1821 Greek War of Independence. The parade included 230 schools from primary to secondary level, with 229 schools and nearly 1,500 students coming from Athens. Education Minister Kyriakos Pierrakakis and Athens Mayor Charis Doukas were among the officials present. Before the parade, officials laid wreaths at the Monument of the Unknown Soldier. Minister Pierrakakis emphasized the importance of faith, boldness, and fortitude in achieving miracles, while Mayor Doukas highlighted the need for solidarity and serving the collective good for a brighter future with justice and the protection of human rights.

A spectacle with 250 drones in the skies of Athens for the 25th of March

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A spectacle with 250 drones in the skies of Athens for the 25th of March

A Drone Show was organized by the Region of Attica to celebrate the Greek Revolution of 1821, featuring 250 drones that created 3D figures, animated shapes, logos, and texts in the sky above Athens. The show lasted 10 minutes and showcased seven symbols representative of the National Liberation Struggle.

Yiayia knew best: How mindful eating and tradition can save lives

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Yiayia knew best: How mindful eating and tradition can save lives

One in three Cypriots is overweight, with 36.1% of Cypriots aged 20 to 80 classified as overweight and 27.8% as obese. Among these, 46.9% of men and 26% of women are overweight, while 28.8% of men and 26.9% of women are obese. These statistics were reported by the Cyprus Association of Dietitians and Nutritionists ahead of World Obesity Day.

Earth Hour celebration at Faneromeni Square

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Earth Hour celebration at Faneromeni Square

An event celebrating “Earth Hour” will take place at Faneromeni Square in Nicosia on March 23rd at 8 pm. The Cyprus Earth Hour team is focusing on zero food waste and encourages participation for environmental change. Earth Hour, organized by the World Wildlife Fund (WWF), aims to raise awareness about climate change by having people turn off their electricity for an hour. The event will feature an artistic performance and other activities, including a theatrical concert titled ‘Colours’ on March 25th, which will be performed without electricity. Environment Commissioner Antonia Theodosiou emphasized the need for sustainable environmental practices and invited everyone to participate in this significant event.