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Cypriot Students Achieve Remarkable Wins in Global Robotics and Informatics Competitions

by News Editor

May 4, 2025

The Cyprus Computer Society (CCS) has proudly announced a series of brilliant student achievements in the field of technology during April 2025. This showcases Cyprus’ expanding influence on the global technology stage through robotics and informatics contests.

Impressive Wins in Crete

Students from both public and private schools excelled at the Minoan RobotSports Competition (MRC) Global Olympiad 2025 in Crete. Competing alongside representatives from over 50 countries, Cypriot teams emerged victorious with multiple podium placements, enhancing Cyprus’ reputation in educational robotics.

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The spotlight was on teams mentored by Yiannis Laouris of Y. Laouris Informatique, who achieved 21 impressive podium finishes and demonstrated exceptional skills in events like Drone Soccer and Drone Flying.

National Recognition in Informatics

The 2025 Informatics Student Competitions Awards Ceremony in Nicosia also highlighted outstanding performances, honoring students who thrived in competitions such as the Cyprus Olympiad in Informatics and the BEBRAS Computational Thinking Competition.

Minister of Education, Dr. Athina Michaelidou, emphasized the significance of nurturing digital skills from an early age. The event also celebrated the increased participation of female students, marking progress in gender representation in technology sectors.

Upcoming Opportunities

Registration is now open for Robotex MRC Cyprus, scheduled at the University of Cyprus in June 2025. Participants may qualify for international events like Robotex International in Estonia. For more information, visit CCS’ official website.

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Cyprus Government Moves to Cut Electricity Prices

by THEFUTURE.TEAM

May 13, 2025

According to the government spokesman Konstantinos Letymbiotis, the Electricity Authority of Cyprus (EAC) and the energy regulator are set to meet this week to discuss a formula to lower the price of electricity.

This development comes from President Nikos Christodoulides’ remarks over the weekend, where he urged the EAC not to increase electricity rates. Christodoulides confirmed that he had a meeting with the EAC, asking them not to impose any increases at this juncture.

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The government spokesman emphasized that the current administration is committed to bringing down the price of electricity in any way possible. Letymbiotis noted that the state-run power utility and the regulator would make their own assessments based on the wider direction of the government regarding reductions in the coming time period.

It is worth noting that Cypriots pay the second-highest rates for electricity in Europe when adjusted for spending power, according to Eurostat data released last week. Only consumers in the Czech Republic paid more for their household energy bills than those in Cyprus.