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Healing Waters: Cyprus Rides Ancient Springs to Contemporary Wellness Tourism

By Andreas Georgiou Stavrou ~ TROODOS MOUNTAINS, CYPRUS — Deep beneath the topographical plateaus of the rugged Troodos summits, villages like Kalopanayiotis are restoring ancient sulphur springs to destination spa resorts and combining centuries...

Education on the Rise: Cyprus’s Breakthrough in World Rankings by its Universities

By Andreas Georgiou Kyriacou ~ NICOSIA, CYPRUS — The academic boom is sweeping the universities of Cyprus as they rise in world rankings, attract foreign students, and forge alliances that are enhancing the island...

Education on the Rise: Cyprus’s Breakthrough in World Rankings by its Universities

By Andreas Georgiou Kyriacou ~ NICOSIA, CYPRUS — The academic boom is sweeping the universities of Cyprus as they rise in world rankings, attract foreign students, and forge alliances that are enhancing the island state's educational standing globally. Climbing the Ranks Cyprus University (UCY) made a strong leap in the 401–500 position of the 2025 Times Higher Education World University Rankings—a climb from last year's 501–600 rank. The University of Nicosia (UNIC) maintained its rise, at the world's position 501–600 in 2025 and top in Cyprus and Greece in research quality. In Northern Cyprus, Near East University was the sole Cypriot university in the top 1,000 URAP rankings, which form the basis...

Smart Villages: How Rural Cyprus is Going Digital to Stay Alive

By Elena Andreas Stavrou ~ TROODOS MOUNTAINS, CYPRUS — Nuzzled within the island's eternal landscapes, rural villages are embracing technology—combining traditional and contemporary ways in...

Smart Villages: How Rural Cyprus is Going Digital to Stay Alive

By Elena Andreas Stavrou ~ TROODOS MOUNTAINS, CYPRUS — Nuzzled within the island's eternal landscapes, rural villages are embracing technology—combining traditional and contemporary ways in a bid to survive in a fast-changing world. The "Smart...

Cybersecurity Hub: Cyprus Enhances Its Position as a Regional Cybersecurity Hub

By Andreas Georgiou Stavrou ~ NICOSIA, CYPRUS — Cyprus is moving at full throttle to develop its digital defense system by making targeted investments in cybersecurity infrastructure, human capital development, and global cooperation. As the country is pursuing a digital-first economy, it's becoming a powerhouse regional cybersecurity hub poised to protect vital assets and foster secure innovation. Strengthening Infrastructure Cyprus's state telecom company Cyta's purchase of...

Celebration of Oneness: Festival That Spurns All of Cyprius

By Elena Charalambous Georgiou ~ NICOSIA, CYPRUS — Throughout this island nation of the Mediterranean, festivals are creating a brocade of oneness—where art, food, music,...

Celebration of Oneness: Festival That Spurns All of Cyprius

By Elena Charalambous Georgiou ~ NICOSIA, CYPRUS — Throughout this island nation of the Mediterranean, festivals are creating a brocade of oneness—where art, food, music, and culture overwrite schisms at the communal level and...

Education on the Rise: Cyprus’s Breakthrough in World Rankings by its Universities

By Andreas Georgiou Kyriacou ~ NICOSIA, CYPRUS — The academic boom is sweeping the universities of Cyprus as they rise in world rankings, attract foreign students, and forge alliances that are enhancing the island...

Healing Waters: Cyprus Rides Ancient Springs to Contemporary Wellness Tourism

By Andreas Georgiou Stavrou ~ TROODOS MOUNTAINS, CYPRUS — Deep beneath the topographical plateaus of the rugged Troodos summits, villages...

Olive Roots, Worldly Reach: Old Farming Methods Discover New Markets

By Andreas Georgiou Kyriacou ~ NICOSIA, CYPRUS — Under Cyprus's warm Mediterranean sun, the island's ancient traditions of olive, carob, and halloumi agriculture are thriving all over again—gaining worldwide attention as boutique exports respond...