• Google started News Showcase in Cyprus as it extends the digital journalism service.

• This adds that local media partners with Google to increase reader interaction and improve quality journalism.

Google said it has officially opened Google News Showcase in Cyprus on Thursday. 

This new development is part of Google’s stream of efforts to help the cause of digital journalism to be able to present news and views to readers. Its launching in Cyprus has been done only two months after the launching of this very platform in Finland.

Local Media Partners and their Assistance

Cyprus Mail, Dias Group, Digital Tree, MC Media, Politis, and SPP Media which are some of the strong media groups in the region have joined the Google News Showcase. 

These partnerships will enable the following publishers to come up with News Showcase panels that would improve the readers’ experience to encourage them to visit the individual stories on their websites.

Busting the news, Demetris Lottides, the CEO of SPP Media Group said, “We are excited about the partnership with Google News Showcase, which gives our audiences an innovative and easy way to access our quality journalism, our premium content and participate in a great news experience in Cyprus.”

In a similar sentiment, Phanos Demetriou, the Chief Executive Officer of Digital Tree spoke to the importance of the match.

 “This is a new achievement for Digital Tree Media as we strive to develop and enhance the news and media sector for our readers,” Demetriou said about this cooperation which complies with the company’s mission and vision to advance Cyprus journalism.

Global Reach and Impact

Google News Showcase launched in 26 countries, such as the United States, France, Spain, and Germany: with over 2,700 partners globally. It could be viewed as an effort to help news organizations and create new methods of accessing and consuming news by the reader.

Looking Ahead

This is why the recent addition of Google News Showcase in Cyprus is a continuation of Google’s tireless work in promoting digital journalism and in helping the reader find quality and reliable news sources. The collaboration with the best media outlets will help Google strengthen its media production, thus creating more news areas in Cyprus.