Google News Showcase partners with Phileleftheros

Google has launched its News Showcase project in Cyprus, offering curated and licensed news content to local readers.

Participating publishers in Cyprus will be able to create News Showcase panels, which provide more ways for readers to engage with the news and direct them to full articles on news publications’ websites.

These panels enable publishers to deepen their relationships with readers and give them more direct control of presentation and branding.

Cyprus’ leading media group Phileleftheros is among the first to join News Showcase, participating with four of our websites: Philenews (Greek-language news), Goal (Sports), Like (Lifestyle), and In-Cyprus (English-language news).

Phileleftheros CEO Myrto Markidou commented on the collaboration. “Developing our digital channels is crucial,” she stated. “As the media landscape embraces the digital age and technological advancements, we’re shifting our focus from print to online platforms. Our team has been working tirelessly to solidify our digital presence for Cypriot readers, and this partnership with Google is a key step. News Showcase allows our websites to reach new audiences and showcase our journalistic professionalism, consistency, and credibility. We’re not just keeping pace with technology, we’re embracing it, once again positioning Phileleftheros as a leader in media innovation.”

News Showcase panels in Cyprus have begun rolling out on Google News and Discover on Android and iOS since May 30.