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Proteome Profiling Identifies CDH2 as a Potential Screening Marker for NAFLD and Liver Fibrosis in the Snoring Population
Introduction Nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD), affecting about 30% of the global population, is a prevalent chronic liver condition that closely related metabolic disorders such as obesity, type 2 diabetes mellitus, and dyslipidaemia.1,2...

Famed Photographer Clyde Butcher Presents S.W.A.M.P. Wander: A Community Celebration of Big Cypress National Preserve
World-renowned photographer Clyde Butcher and his wife, Niki, invite the public to join them for Swamp Wander, a free community celebration and fundraiser dedicated to the beauty and importance of Big Cypress National Preserve. The event will be...

Cyprus teens can’t tell news from social media, study finds
A new study by the Institute of Mass Media (IMME) reveals that many young people in Cyprus struggle to distinguish real news from social media content, raising concerns about the future of journalism and democratic participation. “Young people do...

Google brings AI-enhanced search to Cyprus at Digital Agenda Summit
Google is introducing its “AI Mode” search feature to Cyprus, a move the company says represents one of the most significant changes to its search engine in two decades. The announcement came Thursday at the Digital Agenda Cyprus Summit 2025....

How technology and storytelling fueled Formula 1’s global boom
Stuart Morrison, communications director for the Haas Formula 1 Team and one of the key figures behind Formula 1’s rise as a global entertainment powerhouse, spoke at the 2025 Digital Agenda Cyprus Summit about how technology has transformed the...

Cyprus tech community unites for wildfire-focused hackathon
Developers, designers, and IT professionals come together for social impact The 4th annual HackTech Hackathon is set to return on November 15–16 at The Warehouse by IT Quarter in Limassol, according to an announcement released on Tuesday. AdTech...

Cyta wins top European award for bridging the digital divide in Cyprus
Cypriot telecoms provider Cyta has won the top European award for its strategic fibre network rollout that brings high-speed internet to every corner of Cyprus. The telecommunications authority received first place in the category “Champions in...

ITF rescue seafarers abandoned off Cyprus
Ten Syrian seafarers flew home from Cyprus, after five months stranded on an abandoned ship yesterday with all their wages after a union inspector battled to rescue them. Christiana Efstratiou, the International Transport Workers Federation...

MPs flag major delays to new Nicosia museum project
MPs on Thursday asked questions about the contractor’s request for 500 extra days to finish the new archaeological museum in Nicosia, with the July 2026 timetable for completion now looking unattainable. The company awarded the museum construction...

Cyprus congratulates Dr. Khaled El-Enany on Historic Win as UNESCO Director-General
Tue 07 Oct 2025 | 09:02 AM Cyprus has expressed its warmest congratulations to Dr. Khaled El-Enany on his triumphant, well-deserved election as the new Director-General of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization...

Eurobank champions Cyprus’ next generation of innovators
Eurobank reaffirmed its commitment to supporting Cyprus’ new generation of entrepreneurs, standing once again beside the country’s emerging business leaders at the eighth annual “Ge’ neo Epicheirein” Young Entrepreneurship Awards 2025, held on...

Inspiring trip ideas for the avid traveller
If you travel often, or want to start, you’ll know that the best adventures are often the most unique. From off-grid safaris to wellness getaways, we’ve curated the best travel options for those that search for detail, nuance and inspiration in...

Uzbekistan and Belgium: Toward a New Stage of Strategic Partnership with the European Union
Obid Khakimov, Director of the Center for Economic Research and Reforms (Uzbekistan) In October, the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan, Shavkat Mirziyoyev, will pay a visit to the Kingdom of Belgium, during which important decisions are...

Mastercard’s ‘Around the Table’ gastronomy experience comes to Cyprus
Mastercard is bringing “Around the Table” to Cyprus for the first time – the gastronomic event that has already made its mark in Greece. From October 13 to November 2, selected restaurants will create special menus priced at €25, €45 or €60 per...

Frederick University, Bank of Cyprus sign MoU
Frederick University and Bank of Cyprus (BoC) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), marking the beginning of a meaningful and mutually beneficial collaboration in the fields of education, research and innovation. The MoU was signed by...

Cyprus teachers rank among Europe’s best-paid after 15 years in the classroom
Cypriot teachers see some of the fastest salary growth in Europe, according to new figures released by Eurydice, the European Commission’s network for education analysis. Marking World Teachers’ Day, Eurydice unveiled an updated online platform...

Innovation, regulation and finance define final day of Maritime Cyprus 2025
The Maritime Cyprus 2025 Conference entered its third and final day on Wednesday, concluding three days of dynamic discussion under the central theme “Unlocking the Future of Shipping.” Building on the momentum of previous sessions, the final day...

Nicosia welcomes documentary premiere
A film about Cyprus’ enigmatic national poet is about to hit the big screen. The documentary Vasilis Michaelides – Hidden Winds, directed by Thomas Kallis, will premiere on Friday at Pantheon Cinema in Nicosia. The documentary sheds light on the...

Russia Uses Cyprus, North Macedonia Disputes to Challenge Greece
Moscow accused Greece of violating the Helsinki accords. Credit: Pavel Kazachkov, CC2/Wikipedia Russia’s Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova launched an attack on Greece and Europe, responding to accusations that Moscow is undermining...

Behind the scenes at St. Joseph Abbey where prayer, work and Louisiana life intertwine
I’ve always been drawn to the quiet mystery of abbeys — in books, in travel, and even here in Louisiana. Until earlier this month I had never been to St. Joseph Abbey near Covington. All I knew about it was that they made caskets , which you can...