Tech &amp; Science

Thursday 19 February | 16:40

Minister travels to New Delhi for high-level talks on AI governance

Cyprus joined international discussions on the governance and development of artificial intelligence this week, as Deputy Research Minister Nicodemos Damianou travelled to India to attend the India AI Impact Summit 2026 ...

By Souzana Psara

Wednesday 18 February | 18:22

German court orders X to share data on Hungary’s election content

A German appeals court has ordered social media platform X to give vetted researchers access to publicly available data linked to Hungary’s April 12 election, setting a precedent for enforcing ...

By Reuters News Service

Wednesday 18 February | 12:16

Fake Olympic websites target thousands with discount scams

Cybersecurity firm Bitdefender says it had uncovered a wave of online scams using near-identical sites to the official Milano Cortina 2026 merchandise store to trick shoppers in Europe and the United ...

By Reuters News Service

Tuesday 17 February | 16:16

Cyprus to launch 100 new digital government services in 2026

Cyprus has outlined a broader push to digitalise public administration in 2026 after expanding online services last year, aiming to simplify procedures for citizens and businesses and move state operations onto ...

By Souzana Psara

Tuesday 17 February | 14:21

Grok faces global scrutiny for sexualised AI deepfakes

Governments and regulators around the world are cracking down on sexually explicit content generated by Elon Musk’s xAI chatbot Grok on X, launching probes, imposing bans and demanding safeguards ...

By Reuters News Service

Tuesday 17 February | 09:30

Tiny particles, big impact: towards less invasive brain stimulation

Living with a brain disorder often means relying on medication that does not work for everyone and, in some cases, surgery. EU-funded researchers are now investigating whether nanotechnology could one ...

By CM Guest Columnist

Monday 16 February | 08:00

Cyprus enterprises keep pace with EU shift to cloud services

Cyprus enterprises remained closely aligned with the European Union average in the use of paid cloud computing services during 2025, according to Eurostat. Specifically, the figures show that 51.38 per cent of ...

By Kyriacos Nicolaou

Monday 16 February | 07:30

Cyprus youth among top AI users as generative tools surge in 2025

Young people in Cyprus emerged as heavy users of generative artificial intelligence in 2025, with Eurostat data showing strong adoption among those aged 16 to 24 across the island. According to the data, 76.5 ...

By Kyriacos Nicolaou

Monday 16 February | 07:00

Apple leads tablet market as global shipments rebound in 2025

The global tablet market continued its recovery in 2025, with shipments rising 9.8 per cent year-on-year to 162 million units, according to the latest research from Omdia. Momentum was particularly strong in the ...

By Kyriacos Nicolaou

Monday 16 February | 06:30

Cyprus to host high-level EU presidency forum on space and AI

The Cyprus Chamber of Commerce and Industry (Keve), in partnership with the Eratosthenes Centre of Excellence, will host a high-level forum on June 8, 2026, to explore the integration of space technology ...

By Kyriacos Nicolaou

Sunday 15 February | 13:30

Capitalising on Europe’s research connections to tackle cancer

Across Europe, cancer researchers are collaborating more closely than ever, thanks to the EU-backed canSERV platform, which links scientists with research services and infrastructures to speed up discoveries and improve ...

By CM Guest Columnist

Sunday 15 February | 11:30

Cyprus institute joins European network to manage complex epilepsy cases

The Cyprus Institute of Neurology and Genetics (CING) marked World Epilepsy Day on February 9, reaffirming its commitment to supporting individuals with epilepsy and their families. “Through the specialised Epilepsy Centre ...

By Kyriacos Nicolaou

Saturday 14 February | 10:30

European conference on rare diseases set for March in Cyprus

The European Conference on Advancement of Treatments for Rare Diseases will take place on March 5 and 6, 2026, at the Institute of Neurology and Genetics (INNG) in Cyprus, organisers have confirmed. The ...

By Kyriacos Nicolaou

Friday 13 February | 13:12

CITEA welcomes plans for Sopaz area and new innovation zone

The Cyprus Information Technology Enterprises Association (CITEA) on Friday expressed satisfaction with the initiative to restore Sopaz and the wider revitalisation plans for the area. CITEA’s president George Malekkos ...

By Souzana Psara

Friday 13 February | 12:19

Cyprus backs UN call for more women in science to improve research

Cyprus has reaffirmed its commitment to gender equality in science, technology and innovation, describing it as a cornerstone of socio-economic development. Speaking at the 11th Assembly of the Royal Academy ...

By Souzana Psara

Thursday 12 February | 17:22

Cyprus-based game publisher backs Slavic-inspired adventure

Publisher Digital Vortex Entertainment, part of Utmost Games, has announced the acquisition of Bylina, an action-adventure title by Far Far Games, and released its first playable demo. Utmost Games is ...

By Kyriacos Nicolaou

Thursday 12 February | 16:35

Russia fully blocks WhatsApp, talks up state-backed alternative

U.S. messenger app WhatsApp, owned by Meta Platforms META.O, has been completely blocked in Russia for failing to comply with local law, the Kremlin said on Thursday, suggesting ...

By Reuters News Service

Thursday 12 February | 07:40

Chief scientist advances Cyprus role at EU-India forum

Chief Scientist Demetris Skourides participated in the EU-India Forum in New Delhi on February 6-7, in efforts to strengthen Cyprus’ positioning within the evolving EU-India Innovation and Technology Partnership. Skourides ...

By Kyriacos Nicolaou

Thursday 12 February | 07:00

Tech and science roles see drop in job vacancies, manufacturing sees rise

Manufacturing labourers recorded the largest increase in job vacancy rates in the EU between 2019 and 2023, according to Eurostat, signalling growing recruitment difficulties in that occupation. The figures, which compare developments ...

By Kyriacos Nicolaou

Tuesday 10 February | 16:04

UK tells parents to quiz their children about toxic online content

Britain on Tuesday encouraged parents to speak to their children about the harmful content they could encounter online as the government looks into the pros and cons of an Australian-style ...

By Reuters News Service

Monday 09 February | 16:42

Taiwan to remain ‘firmly rooted’ despite US investment pressure

It would be “impossible” to move 40 per cent of Taiwan’s semiconductor capacity to the US, the island’s top tariff negotiator said, pushing back against recent comments by American ...

By Reuters News Service

Monday 09 February | 08:00

Cyprus fintech firms face rising cybersecurity risks

Cyprus-based digital businesses face rising exposure to DDoS attacks, according to a new cybersecurity report by Qrator Labs. The report highlighted the fact that fintech, e-commerce, IT and media emerged ...

By Kyriacos Nicolaou

Monday 09 February | 07:30

YouTube expected to reach 30 billion videos by early 2026

YouTube reached a total of 29 billion videos as of December 30, 2025, following a massive surge in content driven by Shorts, artificial intelligence, and significant expansion in the Indian market, according to ...

By Kyriacos Nicolaou

Monday 09 February | 06:30

Software and AI demand drive strongest quarter for IT distribution

The IT distribution channel saw sales increase by 6 per cent year over year to reach 24.3 billion dollars in the fourth quarter of December 31, 2025, representing the strongest quarter on record for ...

By Kyriacos Nicolaou

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Minister travels to New Delhi for high-level talks on AI governance

German court orders X to share data on Hungary’s election content

Fake Olympic websites target thousands with discount scams

Cyprus to launch 100 new digital government services in 2026

Grok faces global scrutiny for sexualised AI deepfakes

Tiny particles, big impact: towards less invasive brain stimulation

Cyprus enterprises keep pace with EU shift to cloud services

Cyprus youth among top AI users as generative tools surge in 2025

Apple leads tablet market as global shipments rebound in 2025

Cyprus to host high-level EU presidency forum on space and AI

Capitalising on Europe’s research connections to tackle cancer

Cyprus institute joins European network to manage complex epilepsy cases

European conference on rare diseases set for March in Cyprus

CITEA welcomes plans for Sopaz area and new innovation zone

Cyprus backs UN call for more women in science to improve research

Cyprus-based game publisher backs Slavic-inspired adventure

Russia fully blocks WhatsApp, talks up state-backed alternative

Chief scientist advances Cyprus role at EU-India forum

Tech and science roles see drop in job vacancies, manufacturing sees rise

UK tells parents to quiz their children about toxic online content

Taiwan to remain ‘firmly rooted’ despite US investment pressure

Cyprus fintech firms face rising cybersecurity risks

YouTube expected to reach 30 billion videos by early 2026

Software and AI demand drive strongest quarter for IT distribution