We must be honest about the difference between protecting children and building surveillance infrastructure that applies to everyone By Andreas Shialaros On Thursday, President Nikos Christodoulides announced that Cyprus will ban social media for children under 15, joining Greece, and potentially Turkey, in a wave of similar measures sweeping across the region. The stated aim…
Digital banking in Cyprus appears to have evolved from an optional service into a fundamental tool for everyday management of citizens’ finances. This is reflected in the Bank of Cyprus’ data for 2025, which show a significant increase in the use of digital channels, with applications and online platforms now serving as the primary means…
Cyprus has outlined a broader push to digitalise public administration in 2026 after expanding online services last year, aiming to simplify procedures for citizens and businesses and move state operations onto upgraded technological infrastructure. Deputy Minister of Research Nicodemos Damianou presented this week, the 2025 review and the planning for the coming year, saying the…
Young people in Cyprus emerged as heavy users of generative artificial intelligence in 2025, with Eurostat data showing strong adoption among those aged 16 to 24 across the island. According to the data, 76.5 per cent of young people aged 16 to 24 in Cyprus used generative AI tools during 2025, placing the country well…
