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Cyprus among EU states most concerned about children’s social‑media risks, survey finds

Cyprus ranks among the EU member states with the highest levels of concern about risks children may face on social‑media platforms, according to a new survey by the EU Agency…

Tesla gets approval to roll out Full Self‑Driving in the Netherlands

Tesla has received approval to deploy its Full Self‑Driving system in the Netherlands after the country’s road authority signed off on the technology, Reuters reported. The company said it will…

Cyprus seeks ‘trusted flaggers’ for EU digital services rules

Cyprus’ radiotelevision and digital services authority is inviting applications from organisations seeking designation as “trusted flaggers” of illegal online content under the European Union’s Digital Services Act. Trusted flaggers are…

Online learning rises across EU, but Cyprus remains among lowest users

Online education continued to grow across the European Union in 2025, but Cyprus remained among the bloc’s lowest users of digital learning tools, according to Eurostat. Only 21 percent of…

Cyprus Police Issue Guidelines for Safe Internet Use

Police issued a set of general online‑safety guidelines, urging the public to take basic precautions to protect personal data and devices when using the internet. Authorities advised users not to…

Cyprus police probe new online job‑ad scam after €107,000 in crypto stolen

Police are investigating another case of online fraud after a man lost €107,000 in cryptocurrency through a bogus job advertisement. According to a complaint filed with the Nicosia CID, the…

EU Council Reaches Agreement on AI Act Position Under Cyprus Presidency

The Council of the European Union has reached agreement on its position regarding proposed changes to the bloc’s Artificial Intelligence Act, the Cyprus Deputy Ministry of Research, Innovation and Digital…

Cyprus upgrades SafeCY app with emergency alert function, expanding national warning system

Cyprus has activated a new emergency‑alert function within the SafeCY mobile application, allowing authorities to send real‑time warnings to residents during security incidents, natural hazards or other urgent situations, the…

Cyprus deputy minister to attend Mobile World Congress 2026 in Barcelona

Cyprus’ deputy minister for research, innovation and digital policy will take part in the Mobile World Congress 2026 in Barcelona. Deputy Minister Nikodimos Damianou is scheduled to join the event’s…

Cyprus Surveys Show High Rates of Cyberattacks on Businesses and Citizens

Cyprus’ Office of the Commissioner for Communications and Digital Security has released the results of two nationwide surveys showing that both businesses and citizens continue to face frequent cyberattacks, with…

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