https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cancer-becomes-cyprus-leading-cause-of-death-for-the-first-time
Cancer overtook cardiovascular disease as the leading cause of death in Cyprus for the first time in 2024, according to Health Minister Neophytos Charalambides....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/nursing-unions-push-back-against-plans-to-recruit-foreign-nurses
Cyprus’s main nursing unions have called for proposed changes to the rules governing the recruitment of nurses from third countries to be halted, arguing that staffing shortages should be addressed through better employment conditions and recruitment of local professionals....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/life/want-to-lose-fat-7-healthy-carbs-to-add-to-your-diet
Who says you have to give up carbs to lose body fat? The truth is, you don't need to cut them out of your diet. By choosing the right foods, you can enjoy a steady source of energy, stay full longer, and support your fat-loss goals....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/pamboridis-bets-he-can-unite-disy-—-but-will-averof-back-him
Giorgos Pamboridis outlined his vision and policy platform today at his first news conference since formally entering the race for Democratic Rally’s nomination for the 2028 presidential election....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/disy-split-deepens-as-georgiades-rules-out-campaigning-for-averof
Harris Georgiades has told DISY leader Annita Demetriou that he will not take part in the party’s 2028 presidential campaign if former party leader Averof Neofytou is chosen as its candidate, laying bare another rift within the opposition party....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/life/millions-of-particles-pass-through-our-bodies-every-day-should-we-worry-about-them
Millions of invisible particles from the sun and distant space stream through our bodies every second. Most pose little risk under normal conditions, while scientists use them to study the universe and peer inside large structures like the pyramids....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-to-launch-domestic-violence-information-sharing-platform-by-year-end
Cyprus plans to introduce a new information-sharing platform between state services handling domestic violence cases by the end of 2026, in an effort to improve coordination and help authorities identify households at risk....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/pamborides-and-neofytou-enter-disy-race-pledge-to-back-the-winner
Giorgos Pamborides and Averof Neofytou formally entered the race for DISY’s presidential nomination Monday, with both delivering the same assurance to party members: Whoever wins should have the party behind him....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/trouble-in-the-financial-shadows-is-cyprus-ready
When inflation began to run out of control in the 1970s, a provision of the Glass-Steagall framework, then approaching its 40th anniversary, began to make its presence felt in the markets....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/who-can-bring-disy-s-voters-back-together
Winning over your own party should be the first step toward winning over the country. For DISY, the challenge is making sure that the first contest leaves its voters willing to stand behind the same candidate....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/life/weekend-warriors-fall-for-a-theatre-experiment-meet-a-dragon-and-see-the-world-differently
Discover what’s on in Cyprus this weekend, from thought-provoking theatre and contemporary art exhibitions to the return of a beloved Cypriot folktale featuring a legendary dragon. Whether you’re planning a cultural night out or a family-friendly Sunday, there’s plenty to inspire your Oct. 23-25 plans....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cypriots-urged-to-donate-blood-as-shortages-delay-transfusions-and-surgery
Cyprus is facing renewed pressure to secure enough blood for patients, with shortages forcing delays to transfusions and planned operations. MPs and patient representatives have called for urgent action, additional staffing and a national plan to ensure hospitals can meet demand....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/pamboridis-submits-signatures-as-disy-presidential-race-takes-shape
DISY MP and former Health Minister Giorgos Pamboridis submitted his supporting signatures Friday afternoon for the party’s nomination for the 2028 presidential election, according to information received....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/personalized-cancer-vaccine-offers-hope-of-stopping-melanoma-s-return
For anyone who has undergone cancer surgery, removing the tumor does not necessarily end the worry. The question that follows patients into every scan and checkup is whether it will return....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/politicsblog-anastasiades-blessings-and-averof-s-heavy-lifting
Pamboridis said he had informed Anastasiades about his candidacy and received… his blessing! All right, my dear Giorgos, it wasn’t exactly a blessing from Elder Paisios or some monk on Mount Athos...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/averof-brings-five-boxes-of-signatures-and-a-message-for-disy
Former DISY leader Averof Neofytou submitted his supporting signatures Thursday afternoon for the party’s nomination for the 2028 presidential election, seeking to demonstrate both his appeal among ordinary members and his readiness for the next chapter....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/newly-opened-hadassah-center-faces-scrutiny-over-medical-services
The newly opened Hadassah Medical Center in Limassol is already facing scrutiny over how it provides medical care, following reports of complaints to the Health Ministry, claims the center has strongly challenged....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/neofytou-and-pamborides-head-for-showdown-over-disy-s-presidential-nomination
DISY’s choice of a candidate for the 2028 presidential election is shaping up as a two-person race between former party leader Averof Neofytou and former Health Minister Giorgos Pamborides....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/nicosia-hospital-suspended-from-ghs-after-legionella-detection
A private hospital in Nicosia has been suspended from Cyprus’ General Healthcare System (GHS) after Legionella bacteria were detected at the facility, prompting the suspension of its operating licence by the Ministry of Health....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/life/eight-things-teenagers-say-that-parents-should-never-ignore
Mental health struggles among young people are a real concern these days, which makes the role of parents even more important. That’s why parents need to pay attention not only to what their kids say but also to what they leave unsaid. Shifts in sleep, eating habits, mood, social connections, and overall behavior can be clear signs that something is weighing on them....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/a-selfie-could-help-doctors-tailor-cancer-treatment
For someone facing cancer, choosing treatment involves more than deciding what might work against the disease. Doctors also have to consider how much the patient’s body can handle....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/clear-skies-and-climbing-temperatures-keep-cyprus-in-a-sunny-mood
Weak high pressure is affecting the area. Weak, remember. Even the atmosphere is operating at minimum effort. It's Tuesday, so we're past Monday's drama, but nobody's exactly running on enthusiasm just yet....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/life/ferritin-face-can-your-complexion-reveal-an-iron-deficiency
“Ferritin face” is the latest wellness trend taking over social media. It links a pale, tired-looking complexion to low ferritin levels and iron deficiency. But is this a legitimate medical condition, or just another viral term that oversimplifies a complex health issue?...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/qr-codes-could-help-patients-verify-whether-clinics-are-legally-licensed
Patients could soon be able to check whether a medical facility or beauty institute is legally authorised to operate by scanning a QR code displayed on its premises, under a bill submitted to the House of Representatives last week....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/nicosia-s-emergency-department-gets-a-€4-1-million-makeover
A more comfortable place to wait, a private room to be examined and somewhere to speak to a doctor about a loved one: Nicosia General Hospital’s emergency department has undergone a €4.1 million upgrade aimed at making a stressful visit a little easier....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/want-more-babies-make-family-life-easier
Before parents can think about having another child, there is a more immediate question: Who will look after the children while they work?...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/which-goods-and-services-are-eating-into-household-incomes
Prices across several essential categories of goods and services have risen over the past four years, eating further into household budgets. With the sharpest annual increases now seen in transport, housing, energy and fuel, inflation remains firmly in the picture, steadily eroding households’ purchasing power....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/newborn-with-legionnaire-disease-in-critical-condition
A newborn diagnosed with Legionnaires’ disease remains in critical condition at Makarios Hospital, where the infant is receiving mechanical ventilation and all appropriate medical treatment, the State Health Services Organisation (OKYPY) said on Saturday....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/private-clinic-in-nicosia-suspends-work-after-legionella-found-in-water
A private clinic in Nicosia has suspended operations after health authorities detected Legionella bacteria in its water supply during checks linked to a case of Legionnaires’ disease in a newborn. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/hadassah-brings-the-future-of-medicine
Leading professors and doctors from the Hadassah Medical Organization in Jerusalem gathered today at the St Raphael Resort in Limassol for “Hadassah’s Distinguished Medical Professors & Doctors Live in Limassol”, Hadassah’s first medical conference in Europe. The event is the prelude to this evening’s official opening of Hadassah Medical Centre Limassol.
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