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May 2024

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Cyprus’ Digital Competitiveness Declines in Global Rankings

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Cyprus has dropped to 51st place in global digital competitiveness rankings due to challenges in readiness for technological changes, knowledge and innovation, STEM graduates, mobile broadband subscriptions, business agility, big data integration, and academiccommercial knowledge transfer. Despite setbacks, Cyprus shows strength in areas like employment rates of technical workers and gender parity in higher education, highlighting the need for strategic investment to improve its digital standing.

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Larnaca Port Workers on Indefinite Strike

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The indefinite strike at Larnaca port stems from workers’ grievances over working hours and overtime allocation, with accusations against Kition Ocean Port for favoring external contractors over regular employees. The strike’s potential impact on aid shipments to Gaza, like those organized by the Amalthea program, remains uncertain as negotiations between the workers and authorities are set to take place in Nicosia.

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Battle Against the Blazing Inferno in Ayios Sylas

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A fierce wildfire rages in Ayios Sylas, Limassol, as heroic firefighters battle the unyielding flames from both the air and the ground. Local authorities have mobilized a massive response, with aerial assets and dedicated teams fighting side by side to protect lives and property from the relentless inferno.

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Cyprus Celebrates 20 Years of EU Membership

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Cyprus celebrates 20 years in the EU with significant economic growth and social development, enhanced trade and investment, and cultural exchanges. Despite challenges like the anniversary of the Turkish invasion, the EU remains committed to democracy, solidarity, and addressing pressing global issues like COVID19 and migration.

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The Tragic Fate of Thanasis Nicolaou: A Tale of Military Strife

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The tragic fate of Thanasis Nicolaou, a young guardsman who was found dead beneath a bridge in Cyprus in 2005, raised questions of military bullying and unfulfilled dreams. His mother’s relentless pursuit for justice exposed flaws in the investigation, shedding light on the need for military reform and better protection for soldiers facing torment and trauma.

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High-profile Suspects Reappear Over Diploma Fraud

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The Cyprus Health and Social Sciences University (KSTU) is embroiled in a diploma fraud scandal involving shareholder Serdal Gunduz and journalist Sefa Karahasan, who faces legal action for their alleged roles in the creation and receipt of counterfeit diplomas. The scandal has triggered a wave of political debate and brought into question the integrity of educational standards in the region, sparking calls for a reevaluation of the education system.

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A Night of Elegance and Charity: The Glowmorous Dinner

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The Glowmorous Dinner, hosted by the Karaiskakio Foundation and Ayia Napa Marina on June 21, 2024, is a charity event to support the Children’s Cancer Centre featuring a performance by Despina Vandi, with tickets priced at €200. This elegant night of philanthropy aims to unite the community in support of lifesaving work while providing a glamorous experience for attendees to contribute to a noble cause.

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