How Israel Discovered Cyprus: The Holiday Boom That Began 66 Years Ago Today
It was February 1960, and Cyprus was bracing for a tourism surge that would change the island’s fortunes — and its friendships — for decades to come. Just a year…
Cyprus Faces Another Difficult Water Year
Cyprus is heading into a second consecutive difficult year for water supply, with the government deciding to provide only 90% of projected 2026 demand for household use, senior officials said,…
Cyprus Institute Reports Breakthrough in Treating Aggressive Cancers
Researchers at the Cyprus Institute of Neurology and Genetics have reported findings that could improve treatment of some of the most aggressive and drug‑resistant cancers, according to studies published in…
Cyprus Culture Deputy Visits Upgraded Kourion Archaeological Site
Deputy Culture Minister Vasiliki Kassianidou visited the Kourion archaeological site to review recently completed infrastructure upgrades aimed at improving visitor experience and accessibility, officials said. The works include new access…
Israeli Team Develops AI System That Listens for Fish Hunger Cues
Israeli researchers have developed an artificial intelligence system that detects when fish are hungry by analyzing the sounds they make while eating, a tool scientists say could make aquaculture more…
Türkiye Turns to Hit TV Dramas to Drive Tourism Growth
Turkish television dramas, already one of the country’s most successful cultural exports, are increasingly being deployed as a strategic tool to boost tourism, officials and industry experts said. Culture and…
Lebanon: Olive Oil Producers Call for Stronger Protection of Sector
Lebanon’s National Meeting of Agricultural Bodies called for stronger measures to protect the country’s olive oil sector. A recent meeting, attended by committee leaders and representatives of agricultural groups, highlighted…
Turkey: Akkuyu nuclear plant’s first unit set for 2026 commissioning
Akkuyu Nuclear JSC Chairman Anton Dedusenko said 2026 will be the commissioning year for the first unit of Turkey’s Akkuyu nuclear power plant, while construction and installation work continue on…
Which countries people are fleeing from – and why
Sanwal Hussain, Aston University The US government halted all applications for green cards, citizenship and asylum from 19 mostly African and Middle Eastern countries on December 2. This move came…