Cyprus schools turn cooking oil into biofuel in award-winning “Tiganokinisi” initiative

Cyprus schools turn cooking oil into biofuel in award-winning “Tiganokinisi” initiative

A pioneering environmental programme in Cyprus is transforming used cooking oil into biofuel by enlisting schoolchildren as collection agents, achieving strides in tackling waste management. The “Tiganokinisi” (frying pan) initiative, which became part of Cyprus’s national curriculum in 2018, reaches more than 80,000 schoolchildren annually through a mobile science laboratory that visits schools across the island. […]

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Cyprus and UAE sign MoU to boost AI cooperation

Cyprus’ Deputy Minister of Innovation, Nicodemos Damianou, and UAE Minister of State for Artificial Intelligence, Digital Economy, and Remote Work Applications, Omar Sultan Al Olama, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding on artificial intelligence cooperation. The signing took place at the World Governments Summit in Dubai on February 12-13, highlighting the commitment of both nations […]

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Bank of Cyprus inaugurates new branch — part of revamped network model

Bank of Cyprus inaugurates new branch — part of revamped network model

Bank also earns key compliance certification The Bank of Cyprus this week presented its revamped branch network model, inaugurating its newly renovated branch on Archbishop Makarios III Avenue in Nicosia. The event, held on Wednesday afternoon, was attended by the Nicosia Mayor Charalambos Prountzos, along with the city’s deputy mayors. Retail Banking Director Theodosis Theodosiou explained that in-store […]

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Cyprus shipping minister visits Qatar to strengthen maritime ties

Cyprus shipping minister visits Qatar to strengthen maritime ties

Deputy Shipping Minister Marina Hadjimanolis visited Doha from February 4 to 6, in a move to strengthen maritime ties, according to an announcement released on Friday. Invited by Qatar’s Minister of Transport, the visit provided an opportunity for key discussions on enhancing sustainable development and expanding maritime infrastructure”, with a focus on deepening cooperation between […]

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Cyprus developer plans €1bn-plus medical, educational project in Limassol

Cyprus developer plans €1bn-plus medical, educational project in Limassol

A Cypriot property developer has unveiled plans for a 1-billion-euro mixed-use development in Prastio Avdimou, which could become one of the largest private investments in the country. The project, named St Nicholas Hills, will include a hospital, private school, university, and student accommodation for 12,000, DNP Property Group announced. The development will be built on […]

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EU approves €76.9 million payment to Cyprus

EU approves €76.9 million payment to Cyprus

The European Commission has issued a positive preliminary assessment for Cyprus’ request to receive €76.9 million under the NextGenerationEU programme, which aims to drive Europe’s recovery towards a greener, more digital, and competitive future. According to the European Commission, Cyprus has successfully met the required milestones and targets to qualify for this third payment under the Recovery and Resilience […]

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