Sunday, June 21, 2026

CYPRUS DISCUSSES PROJECT KUIPER AND CYBERSECURITY CO-OPERATION WITH AMAZON

The talks include Project Kuiper, Amazon's low Earth orbit satellite network designed to provide secure, high-speed internet connectivity. File photo www.aboutamazon.com




CYPRUS DISCUSSES PROJECT KUIPER AND CYBERSECURITY CO-OPERATION WITH AMAZON - KNews 21/6 by Dorita Yiannakou


President Nikos Christodoulides and Amazon Vice President Panos Panay discuss potential collaboration in digital infrastructure, connectivity, and data security.


A meeting between President of the Republic Nikos Christodoulides and Amazon Vice President Panos Panay took place in a positive and productive atmosphere, opening new possibilities for cooperation between Cyprus and the global technology company.

The meeting follows discussions initiated during the President’s visit to the United States last year as part of efforts to attract foreign investment. Since then, a series of contacts and discussions have taken place between the government and Amazon. The latest meeting forms part of the government’s ongoing effort to strengthen Cyprus’ relationship with leading international technology and innovation companies.

A TASTE OF HISTORY - COMMANDARIA'S JOURNEY FROM ANCIENT CYPRUS TO BRUSSELS





A TASTE OF HISTORY - COMMANDARIA'S JOURNEY FROM ANCIENT CYPRUS TO BRUSSELS - KNews 21/6


Cyprus' renowned sweet wine was showcased to European officials in Brussels through film, photography and gastronomy, tracing a story that stretches back more than 3,000 years.


The history and cultural significance of Commandaria were presented to European officials and guests in Brussels this week during a special event organised as part of Cyprus' Presidency of the Council of the European Union.

The exhibition, titled Cyprus Nama: The History of Commandaria, was a joint initiative of Cyprus' Press and Information Office (PIO), the European Economic and Social Committee (EESC) and the Republic of Cyprus' Permanent Representation to the EU. It was held at the EESC and formed part of a Cyprus-themed evening attended by members of the committee and invited guests.

GETTING AWAY WITH MURDER DOCUMENTARY LOOKS AT CYPRUS' ONLY SERIAL KLLER








GETTING AWAY WITH MURDER DOCUMENTARY LOOKS AT CYPRUS' ONLY SERIAL KLLER - Cy Mail 20/6 by Agnieszka Rakoczy



Beyond killer Metaxas, new series focuses on the victims and the island’s systemic failures

Raw and unrelenting, the documentary series Pleiades: Victims of the Serial Killer is a long-form investigative dive into the crimes of Nikos Metaxas, the first recorded serial killer in the history of Cyprus.

THE DOTS - Mario's Bar, Tala - 26 June

 



THE DOTS

Mario's Bar, Tala

26 June - 9pm

Free entry.   Booking recommended 26 653341

WANTED TO RENT - PREFERABLY TALA - STUDIO, OR ONE BED APARTMENT

 



WANTED TO RENT - PREFERABLY TALA - STUDIO, OR ONE BED APARTMENT

Studio, granny flat or small 1-bed in Tala wanted  to rent for housekeeper, starting in mid-August.  Preferably within walking distance of Kiosk in Tala, although would consider elsewhere in Tala or within a short distance of Tala

WhatsApp: 95 586 905

Email: jrj2020@gmail.com


CHILDREN'S BOOK FAIR - Almyra Hotel, Paphos - 5 July

 



CHILDREN'S BOOK FAIR

Almyra Hotel, Paphos

5 July - 10am-5pm

Bibliocosmos will host one last fair before the next Academic season begins; we'll call it a summer book fair! It will be in Paphos at the Almyra Hotel on 5 July! A wide selection of English children’s books will be available for purchase on the day. Our exhibits on the day will include fiction, non-fiction, activity books and more:



DAVEY WOODFORD - The Local Pub, Chlorakas - 27 June

 


DAVEY WOODFORD

The Local Pub, Chlorakas

27 June - 7pm

Free entry

Food available.