An overview of Cyprus Mail's technology coverage, from local startups to digital transformation, cybersecurity, and EU regulations shaping the Cypriot tech landscape.
Cyprus Mail has steadily expanded its technology coverage over the past five years, becoming a primary source for reporting on the island's digital transformation. Its dedicated technology section features daily updates on Cyprus-based startups and innovation hubs, including the Cyprus University of Technology’s research initiatives. The newspaper also covers global tech trends with a local lens, such as the impact of EU digital regulations like the Digital Services Act on Cypriot businesses.
Interviews with key figures in Cyprus’s tech ecosystem, including founders of fintech companies like TransferGo, appear regularly, providing insights into the challenges and opportunities of building a tech company on a small island.
The section serves as a bridge between the local tech community and international developments. For instance, when the EU proposed new AI regulations, Cyprus Mail published a series exploring how Cypriot companies—many of which rely on data processing—would need to adapt. This dual focus distinguishes the newspaper from other local outlets that rarely touch on technology.
In-depth articles on government initiatives are a staple of the paper’s tech coverage. The national e-identity system, which aims to digitize public services for over 800,000 citizens, has been tracked from pilot to rollout. Similarly, the expansion of high-speed broadband across Cyprus—funded in part by the EU’s Recovery and Resilience Facility—receives frequent updates, especially in rural areas where connectivity has historically lagged.
The ICT sector contributed 7.2% to Cyprus’s GDP in 2022, according to the Cyprus Statistical Service, a figure the paper often cites to underline the sector’s growing weight. The newspaper also covers events such as the annual Cyprus International Tech Summit, where local startups showcase innovations to international investors. One 2025 feature highlighted how a Limassol-based agritech startup secured a partnership with a Dutch greenhouse operator, a story that would otherwise go unreported in mainstream media.
Cyprus Mail does not shy away from reporting on the obstacles facing the tech sector. Investigative pieces on cybersecurity threats have examined a 2024 ransomware attack that targeted the country’s largest hospital network, leading to a parliamentary inquiry. The paper also tracks the national cybersecurity strategy, which allocated €10 million for a new security operations centre in Nicosia.
Success stories are equally prominent. A Nicosia-based AI firm raised a €15 million Series A round in 2025, a round that Cyprus Mail covered alongside an interview with the CEO discussing talent acquisition challenges. The paper has also explored the digital skills gap: in a series of articles, it reported that only 18% of Cypriot workers have advanced digital skills, compared to an EU average of 26%, prompting coverage of university partnerships to boost STEM talent.