https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/over-40-000-palestinians-killed-since-october-7th
The death toll in Gaza has surpassed 40,000 as Israel's relentless military campaign continues to decimate the region, according to reports from Gaza's health authorities. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/former-minister-kadis-chosen-as-cyprus-eu-commissioner-candidate
The Republic of Cyprus will propose Dr. Costas Kadis for the position of Commissioner in the European Commission, Government Spokesman Konstantinos......
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/monkeypox-outbreak-over-500-dead-who-sounds-alarm
Last Wednesday, the World Health Organization (WHO) declared the escalating spread of the so-called "monkeypox" virus in Africa as a global health emergency....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/who-declares-mpox-outbreak-in-africa-a-global-health-emergency
Danish biotech company Bavarian Nordic announced Friday that it has submitted data to the European Union’s drug regulator, seeking approval to expand the use of its mpox (formerly monkeypox) vaccine to adolescents aged 12 to 17....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/eu-health-commissioner-calls-emergency-meeting-as-mpox-reaches-europe
The European Union is ramping up its response to the spread of the mpox virus following the first confirmed case in Sweden....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/kamala-harris-unveils-economic-plan-with-tax-cuts-and-housing-focus
Vice President Kamala Harris is set to present a comprehensive economic plan during a major policy speech in Raleigh, North Carolina, on Friday....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/sweden-confirms-first-case-of-severe-mpox-variant
Sweden has confirmed its first case of mpox, a viral infection that spreads through close contact and is considered a more dangerous variant of the disease. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/who-declares-mpox-outbreak-a-global-health-emergency
The World Health Organization (WHO) has declared the ongoing mpox outbreak in Africa a global health emergency, citing concerns about the spread of a deadlier strain of the virus. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/life/today-is-dekapentavgoustos-a-day-of-faith-family-and-tradition
In Cyprus, August 15th, known as ''Dekapentavgoustos'', is one of the most significant holidays in the Greek Orthodox calendar, marking the Dormition (or Assumption as Catholics call it) of the Virgin Mary and her ascension to heaven....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/life/tablet-use-linked-to-anger-issues-in-young-kids-study-finds
A new study suggests that giving toddlers a tablet might lead to anger issues as they grow up. Researchers followed a group of preschoolers in Nova Scotia, Canada, and found that kids who used tablets at around 3.5 years old were more likely to have angry outbursts by the time they were 4.5. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/experts-warn-of-dangerous-decline-in-young-people-s-mental-health
Experts are sounding alarms over a ''dangerous'' decline in the mental health of young people worldwide, citing factors such as intergenerational inequality, pervasive social media use, low wages, unstable employment, and the climate crisis....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-beach-cleanups-remove-110-kg-of-waste
In a series of recent beach cleanup events held across Cyprus, beachgoers and volunteers came together to collect more than 110 kilograms of waste as part of the "Keep our Sand and Sea Plastic Free" project....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/canada-and-cyprus-forge-evacuation-pact-amid-middle-east-crisis
An agreement between the Government of Canada and the Government of the Republic of Cyprus concerning Emergency Evacuation Operations, via the territory of the Republic of Cyprus was made on August 6th....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/nearly-50-000-heat-related-deaths-in-europe-in-2023
In 2023, nearly 50,000 people in Europe died due to extreme heat, making it one of the deadliest years in the last decade, according to a study published in Nature Medicine. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/mental-health-over-job-security-is-gen-z-s-new-workplace-mantra
Gen Z, born between 1997 and 2012, is expected to make up 27% of the global workforce by next year, according to the Guardian. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/paphos-municipality-cracks-down-on-unauthorized-port-practices
Under the leadership of the Paphos Municipality, various agencies responsible for the operation and management of the Paphos port have joined forces to tackle illegal activities and improve the services provided to visitors and professionals. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/eu-bolsters-lebanon-with-€1b-aid-package
The European Union has begun political dialogue with the Lebanese government to implement critical reforms, backed by substantial EU funding. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-boosts-r-d-funding-by-nearly-20-spending-€138m-in-2023
Cyprus significantly boosted its investment in research and development (R&D) in 2023, with government budget allocations rising by 19.8% compared to the previous year, according to new data from Eurostat. This increase is notably higher than the average 5.3% rise observed across the European Union during the same period....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/€6m-fund-available-for-innovators-to-tackle-real-world-challenges
The Research and Innovation Foundation (RIF) has announced a new funding program called "Co-Develop" with a total budget of €6 million. This program aims to solve real-world problems by connecting researchers with businesses in areas such as digital technologies, advanced agriculture, health, and the environment....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/limassol-clinic-faces-expulsion-from-gesy-over-regulation-violations
The Health Insurance Organisation (HIO) has issued a stern warning to a Limassol clinic for violating General Healthcare System (GESY) regulations. The clinic has been given a month, from July 4 to August 2, to address the issues or face expulsion from the GESY....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/rif-launches-€6m-fund-to-foster-innovation-and-economic-growth
The Research and Innovation Foundation (RIF) announced on Tuesday a new call for the "Co-Develop" funding programme, with a total budget of €6 million, aimed at better leveraging resources and apply innovative solutions to real problems....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/cyprus-unemployment-decreases-while-social-benefits-paid-increase
The number of unemployed persons registered at the District Labour Offices in Cyprus fell to 11,877 at the end of July 2024, marking a 9.9% decrease compared to the same period last year, according to data released by the Statistical Service on Monday....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/gesy-reserve-fund-soars-to-€590-million
The General Healthcare System (GESY) reserve fund remains high at approximately €590 million, exceeding international best practices......
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/multicare-elite-–-the-new-top-tier-health-plan-from-universal-life
Universal Life, the insurance company with the most experience and expertise in the Health sector in Cyprus, proudly announces the launch of MultiCare Elite....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/boxer-khelif-condemns-bullying-amid-gender-scrutiny
Olympic boxer Imane Khelif has called for an end to athlete bullying, stating that the hateful scrutiny over misconceptions about her gender “harms human dignity.” The Algerian athlete spoke out following intense international backlash.
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https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/91-dead-in-bangladesh-protests-pm-resignation-demanded
Clashes in Bangladesh on Sunday left at least 91 people dead and hundreds injured as police fired tear gas and rubber bullets at tens of thousands of protesters demanding Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina’s resignation. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/greece-battles-major-sheep-and-goat-plague-in-11-regions
New cases of sheep and goat plague are expected in Greece, with 35 outbreaks already reported across 11 of the country's 13 regions, according to Agriculture Minister Kostas Tsiaras. Movement and slaughter bans will remain in effect next week to curb the spread....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/lidl-celebrates-its-successful-sponsorship-of-the-uefa-euro-2024
• Lidl's sponsorship of the biggest football event in Europe, as an Official Partner of UEFA EURO 2024™, signaling the company's first international participation in football....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/father-arrested-for-negligence-in-death-of-newborn-in-nicosia
A case of severe negligence leading to the death of a three-month-old baby girl has shocked Cyprus. Authorities have arrested the 23-year-old father and are seeking the 22-year-old mother, who is believed to have fled to Greece....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/turkish-stray-dog-law-ignites-protests-over-threat-of-mass-killings
Turkish legislators have approved a controversial law aimed at removing millions of stray dogs from the country’s streets, a move that animal rights activists fear could lead to widespread euthanasia or overcrowded shelters....