Cyprus is excelling in the fields of research and innovation, according to Deputy Minister of Research, Innovation, and Digital Policy Nikodimos Damianou. Damianou this week visited the Cyprus Institute, where he met with its president Stavros Malas, as well as members of the administrative staff. Damianou expressed his delight at Cyprus’ leading position in research … Read more
The complex terrorism case involving 41-year-old Orkhan Asadov, accused of recruiting and organizing criminal activities against Israelis in Nicosia, reached a critical point. The trial within a trial process concluded with final arguments from both sides, and the judicial panel reserved its decision for July 5. The defense attorneys argued that the Police accessed the defendants’ mobile phones unlawfully, while the prosecuting authority defended the legality of the procedures. The case began after Asadov’s arrest in September 2021, and he denies charges related to terrorism, conspiracy to commit murder, and money laundering.
Invest Cyprus participated in the Viva Technology event in Paris from May 22 to 25 to showcase Cyprus as a technology and business center.
Cape Aspro and Petra tou Romiou could be included in the Unesco Cultural heritage list if a proposal by Environment Commissioner Antonia Theodosiou and the communities of Pissouri and Kouklia is approved. The area has outstanding universal value and meets at least one of the 10 criteria set by the International World Heritage Convention. It would be the second mixed heritage area in Cyprus, after the southern part of Mathiatis mine. Cape Aspro is designated a Special Protection Area and a Special Area of Conservation due to its ecological value. The geological formations in the area have enormous geological and archaeological value, with recent discoveries showing indications of a small settlement at the site.
Nymphia Wind, the first East Asian winner of RuPaul’s Drag Race, returned to Taiwan for a homecoming performance in Taipei. She is now seen as an unofficial ambassador for Taiwan and a champion of its democratic values, having participated in protests and performed for the outgoing President. Nymphia’s win has inspired others in Taiwan’s drag community to be themselves and express their true selves, despite occasional hostility from conservative groups.
Optimism and Arbitrum are two of the world’s fastest-growing Layer 2 stars, but they are facing fierce competition. Arbitrum has surpassed 24 million unique addresses, making it one of the most popular DeFi projects. Rollblock, a new crypto star, is selling out quickly during its presale and could potentially outperform other Layer 2 platforms with returns of up to 720%.
The Limassol Boat Show 2024 will take place from May 23 to 26 at Limassol Marina, featuring impressive yachts, diving and fishing equipment, cars, and various marine services. The event aims to establish Cyprus on the maritime map and develop the local shipping sector.
The University of Nicosia (UNIC) has been ranked at #115 worldwide in the 2024 Times Higher Education Young University Rankings, tied with the University of Toulouse in France. UNIC excels in the areas of assessment, ranking 1st and 2nd in Cyprus and Greece for International Outlook and Research Quality. Additionally, UNIC was ranked among the Top 501-600 universities in the world by THE World University Rankings for 2024.
Bank of Cyprus was named the Best Bank and Best Investment Bank in Cyprus by Global Finance in 2024.
Global Finance named Bank of Cyprus the Best Bank and Best Investment Bank in Cyprus in its 2024 awards.