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1. Climate change is becoming a major public health threat in Cyprus

Climate change is posing a growing threat to public health in Cyprus, according to Health Minister Neophytos Charalambides, who spoke during a multilateral meeting in Geneva held alongside the World Health Assembly....

2. Deloitte launched the 5th edition of the Middle East & Cyprus Technology Fast 50, celebrating a new generation of regional tech champions across the region

Deloitte Middle East has announced the results of the 5th edition of its Technology Fast 50 programme, celebrating the fastest-growing technology companies across Cyprus and the Middle East, and spotlighting the founders shaping the region’s future....

3. High school student becomes Cyprus health minister for a day (video)

A high school student stepped into the role of Health Minister for a day after winning a nationwide competition that asked participants what they would do if they were in charge of the country’s health sector....

4. Cyprus patients waiting nearly two years for new medicines

Patients in Cyprus wait more than 500 days on average to receive access to new medicines, placing the country among the slowest in Europe, according to speakers at a conference in Nicosia focused on pharmaceutical innovation and patient care....

5. Health minister says patients must be at the center of Cyprus healthcare system

Cyprus is placing increasing emphasis on a healthcare model that puts patients at the center of care, not only as recipients of treatment but as participants in decisions that affect them....

6. New technology helps doctors in Cyprus diagnose patients faster and more accurately

Health Minister Neophytos Charalambides stated that pathologists in Cyprus are maintaining high diagnostic standards by adopting up-to-date techniques, engaging with international professional networks, and committing to ongoing education across both public and private healthcare sectors....

7. Free cancer screening programmes and early detection initiatives expand nationwide

A shift toward prevention is at the centre of Cyprus’ health planning, with new screening programmes, reforms, and infrastructure projects outlined by Neophytos Charalambides during a presentation of the Ministry’s 2025 review and its priorities for the year ahead....

8. New Polis Chrysochous hospital and National Cancer Institute to open by 2028

Cyprus is getting ready for a big boost in healthcare, with a new hospital in Polis Chrysochous set to open by the end of 2028, Health Minister Neophytos Charalambides announced. ...

9. Cyprus steps up diabetes fight with focus on prevention and patient care

Cyprus is intensifying efforts to tackle diabetes through Health Minister Neophytos Charalambides said over the weekend, describing the condition as a growing public health challenge both locally and worldwide....

10. Cancer is second overall cause of death in Cyprus and first among men in 2023

Cyprus sees roughly 4,260 new cancer diagnoses each year and about 1,600 cancer-related deaths annually, according to figures from the Health Monitoring Unit of the Ministry of Health....

11. Heart disease is still killing more Cypriots than anything else

Cardiovascular disease remains the primary cause of mortality in Cyprus, according to Health Minister Neophytos Charalambides, who spoke on Thursday at a cardiovascular health conference in Nicosia on behalf of the President of the Republic....

12. Blasphemy or threat? Cyprus’ art debate turns dangerous

To be honest, I hadn’t planned to revisit the controversy surrounding the painter Giorgos Gavriil and the outrageous, incoherent, and ultimately dangerous attacks against him over his exhibition in Paphos....

13. Health Minister brings gifts and cheer to hospitalized children

Minister of Health Neophytos Charalambides visited Archbishop Makarios III Hospital on Wednesday, bringing gifts and holiday wishes to children spending the festive season in the hospital....

14. Cyprus moves to modernize 112 emergency response with national ambulance authority

The Council of Ministers has given the green light to new legislation that will create a National Ambulance Authority, Health Minister Neofytos Charalambides announced on Wednesday....

15. ''Roll up your sleeves'': Christodoulides tells new ministers to get to work

Cyprus’ new Cabinet officially took the reins Monday, and President Nikos Christodoulides had a clear message: roll up your sleeves, stay sharp, and get ready for some tough work....

16. Christodoulides announces cabinet shake-up, new ministers set to take office

President Nikos Christodoulides announced a series of changes to his cabinet Friday, naming new ministers and officials across key government posts....

17. Halloumi overtakes pharmaceuticals to become Cyprus’ second-biggest export

Cyprus’ most famous cheese is no longer just a national treasure, it’s becoming an export powerhouse. New data show halloumi soaring past pharmaceutical products in the first half of 2025, cementing its place as the country’s second-largest export after fossil fuels and oils....

18. Cyprus’ political game of musical chairs

From comeback politicians to brand-new movements, Cyprus’ political map is being redrawn in real time. ...

19. Charalambides Christis fixes milk shelf-life glitch

Charalambides Christis has confirmed it found and resolved the issue that caused a shorter shelf life in a limited number of its two-liter fresh milk packages....

20. Complaints pour in over spoiled milk from Charalambides-Christis

Dozens of consumers across Cyprus have filed complaints after discovering that fresh milk from Charalambides-Christis was turning sour several days before the stated expiration date, sparking concern among households and prompting an investigation....

21. When ‘fresh’ milk isn’t so fresh

A growing number of Cypriot consumers are reporting that cartons of fresh milk are turning sour days before the expiration date, prompting an uproar and raising questions about quality control in one of the island’s most trusted dairy brands....

22. 1 in 3 women in Europe face violence, only 1 in 8 report it to police

Cyprus launched a nationwide campaign aimed at preventing and combating sexism, including online harassment, government officials said....

23. Big Greek players move in on Cyprus' signature cheese

Cyprus’ beloved halloumi is having a moment, and it’s not just on the grill. The country’s signature cheese is drawing serious attention from international investors, as Greek dairy giants plough hundreds of millions into Cypriot facilities, betting big on the future of the PDO-certified export star....

24. Cultivating success stories of innovation: Deloitte’s exclusive event celebrating tech start-ups

Deloitte has long championed and supported innovation and entrepreneurship, spearheading various initiatives throughout the region....

25. Pavlos Photiades, Alexandros Charalambides, and Constantinos Hadjigeorgiou to Speak at Green Agenda Cyprus Summit

The Green Agenda Cyprus Summit 2025 is gearing up to support and strengthen the country’s national strategy for a green transition. Taking place on May 19 at the Hilton Hotel in Nicosia,...

26. Humanitarian ship bound for Gaza reportedly hit by Israeli drone strike in international waters (VIDEO)

A ship owned by a Cypriot company helped extinguish a fire on a vessel carrying humanitarian aid and activists that was reportedly struck by drones in international waters off Malta, a Cypriot rescue official said Friday....

27. Deloitte announces Technology FAST 50 Middle East and Cyprus fourth edition rankings

Deloitte Middle East has released the results of the fourth edition of the Middle East Technology Fast 50, recognising the fastest-growing technology companies across Cyprus and the Middle East....

28. Champions and Rebels Unite!

29. Research and innovation initiatives towards climate neutrality

Alexandros Charalambides is an Associate Professor in the Department of Chemical Engineering at the Cyprus University of Technology, a member of the board of directors of EAC, ...

30. Deloitte announces 2024 Technology FAST 50 rankings

Cyprus based Capital.com claims top spot for the third consecutive year exhibiting 4411% growth in revenues ...