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1. WHO-Led European Health Summit convenes in Limassol

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/who-led-european-health-summit-convenes-in-limassol

Health and Deputy Health Ministers from 13 European states, including Malta, Luxembourg, Andorra, San Marino, Iceland, Monaco, Montenegro, Latvia, Estonia, Slovenia, Moldova, North Macedonia, and Cyprus...

2. Cyprus gears up for WHO's landmark health conference

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-gears-up-for-who-s-landmark-health-conference

Cyprus will host between April 11 and 12 World Health Organisation's (WHO) 10th high-level meeting of the Small Countries Initiative (SCI) in Europe's region....

3. Tonight's total solar eclipse promises to mesmerize the sky

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/tonight-s-total-solar-eclipse-promises-to-mesmerize-the-sky

Today, on Monday, April 8, a celestial spectacle is set to unfold across vast swathes of North and Central America as a total solar eclipse takes center stage. ...

4. Cyprus President to speak at College of Europe

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-president-to-speak-at-college-of-europe

The President of the Republic, Nikos Christodoulides, is visiting Bruges, Belgium, on Wednesday, where he will address the College of Europe....

5. PwC: Slow progress in gender equality in the workplace

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/pwc-slow-progress-in-gender-equality-in-the-workplace

To mark International Women’s Day 2024, PwC has released two studies, the Women in Work Index and Inclusion Matters, finding that global progress on achieving gender parity at work continues at a sluggish rate....

6. Netherlands tops global pension charts

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/netherlands-tops-global-pension-charts

A recent analysis by the Mercer CFA Institute has identified European nations as leaders in global pension systems. The Netherlands secures the top spot in the rankings, with Iceland and Denmark following closely behind....

7. Greece joins 28 nations in recognizing same-sex families

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/greece-joins-28-nations-in-recognizing-same-sex-families

In a groundbreaking move, Greece has joined over 37 nations in granting recognition and equal rights to families with same-sex parents....

8. FT: Loose parts detected on grounded 737 max jets

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/ft-loose-parts-detected-on-grounded-737-max-jets

United Airlines and Alaska Airlines have uncovered loose parts on some grounded Boeing 737 Max aircraft, escalating concerns for the aerospace giant following a recent mid-air incident. ...

9. Thousands flee as Iceland's volcano roars to life

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/thousands-flee-as-iceland-s-volcano-roars-to-life

Molten rock is putting on a fiery show in Iceland as a volcano erupts following weeks of seismic activity. The Icelandic Meteorological Office reports lava spewing from a 3.5km crack in the Reykjanes peninsula, triggering rapid growth....

10. European data shows low interest payouts by Cypriot banks

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/european-data-shows-low-interest-payouts-by-cypriot-banks

Cypriot banks rank second to last among European banks in terms of paying interest on total household deposits, according to data released on Wednesday by the European Banking Authority (EBA), as part of its annual risk assessment of the European banking system....

11. Cyprus seizes glory in small States of Europe Badminton clash

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-seizes-glory-in-small-states-of-europe-badminton-clash

The Cypriot National Badminton Team has won the gold medal at the Small States of Europe Badminton Team Championships held in Malta 3-5 November 2023....

12. Icelandic authorities brace for eruption following earthquakes and magma surge

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/icelandic-authorities-brace-for-eruption-following-earthquakes-and-magma-surge

Icelandic authorities are bracing for a potential volcanic eruption in the southwest of the island following a series of earthquakes and signs of rapidly spreading magma underground....

13. Sea-lice disaster hits Iceland's prominent salmon farm

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/sea-lice-disaster-hits-iceland-s-prominent-salmon-farm

Images of severely diseased, dead and dying salmon at an Icelandic fish farm, obtained by the Guardian, have been described by one veterinary expert as an “animal welfare disaster” on a scale never previously seen....

14. Netherlands tops global pension rankings with AI-driven excellence

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/netherlands-tops-global-pension-rankings-with-ai-driven-excellence

A new analysis, ranking 47 pension systems across the world, has shed light on the growing impact of AI on pension systems....

15. The European Health Insurance Card (EHIC) is your passport to health

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/the-european-health-insurance-card-ehic-is-your-passport-to-health

The European Health Insurance Card (EHIC) is a valuable resource for European citizens, providing access to essential healthcare services during temporary stays in 27 European Union (EU) countries. ...

16. Sweden shines as Europe's top eco-friendly destination

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/sweden-shines-as-europe-s-top-eco-friendly-destination

Sweden is Europe’s most sustainable travel destination, the new Sustainable Travel Index for 2023 by Euromonitor International has shown....

17. UK's first postal drone service now operational

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/uk-s-first-postal-drone-service-now-operational

The UK launches its first permanent postal drone delivery service on the Orkney Islands off the coast of Scotland....

18. Americans to require visas for EU in 2024

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/americans-to-require-visas-for-eu-in-2024

United States passport holders have long traveled throughout most of the world without having to worry about visa applications: American travelers currently have visa-free access to 184 destinations worldwide,...

19. UK Ministers urged to end marine mammal hunting

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/uk-ministers-urged-to-end-marine-mammal-hunting

Dolphins and other marine mammals are being failed by the UK government, MPs have said, as they call for ministers not to sign trade deals without considering cetacean welfare....

20. Self-service kiosks to capture fingerprints

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/self-service-kiosks-to-capture-fingerprints

According to a report from Greek City Times, a recent development in travel regulations will require holidaymakers visiting EU countries, including popular destinations like France, Spain, Greece, Turkey, and Italy, to provide their fingerprints....

21. House Speaker pals around with small-state colleagues

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/house-speaker-pals-around-with-small-state-colleagues

House President Annita Demetriou participates in the 16th Conference of the Presidents of the Parliaments of Small European States which began on Monday in Luxembourg...

22. Cyprus shines with 58 medals and national records in Malta

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-shines-with-58-medals-and-national-records-in-malta

June started off on the right foot for Cypriot athletes participating at the 19th Games of the Small States of Europe, held in Malta. At the same time, Cyprus tops the list of medals with a total of 58 medals....

23. Double triumph at the 19th Games of the Small States of Europe

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/double-triumph-at-the-19th-games-of-the-small-states-of-europe

Cyprus on Monday achieved two victories on the first day of the 19th Games of the Small States of Europe, held in Malta....

24. Nicosia reminds Europe of unresolved Cyprus issue

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/nicosia-reminds-europe-of-unresolved-cyprus-issue

President of the Republic Nikos Christodoulides has stressed the need for the member states of the Council of Europe to not forget that the Cyprus problem remains unresolved adding that the current status quo cannot be accepted...

25. Volunteers and their kids took part in Cans For Kids campaign

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/volunteers-and-their-kids-took-part-in-cans-for-kids-campaign

Dozens of citizens from across the Nicosia district took part on Saturday, March 4, in the Cans For Kids WE CAN Spring Clean-up campaign, held near their recycling center in the Nicosia municipality Green Spot....

26. Why do Norwegian babies nap outside in freezing temperatures?

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/why-do-norwegian-babies-nap-outside-in-freezing-temperatures

An Australian man living in Norway has clocked more than 14 million views on a clip that shows about a dozen babies sleeping outside in their strollers in freezing temperatures....

27. NGO calls on Cyprus authorities to implement ban on lead pellets

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/ngo-calls-on-cyprus-authorities-to-implement-ban-on-lead-pellets

Lead shot ammunition in wetlands is illegal in all 27 EU countries including Cyprus, as well as Iceland, Norway, and Lichtenstein, BirdLife Cyprus announced and called on local authorities once more to ensure that non-lead pellets are being used in hunting areas that are found close to or within wetlands....

28. Americans will soon need to pay a small fee to enter the UK

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/americans-will-soon-need-to-pay-a-small-fee-to-enter-the-uk

U.S. citizens will soon have to apply for permission before their United Kingdom trips and pay a small fee to enter as part of the country's upcoming Electronic Travel Authorization scheme....

29. No more Fridays. 4-day work week on the rise

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/no-more-fridays-4-day-work-week-on-the-rise

The results are in: It's time for your company to stop working on Fridays (or Mondays)....

30. Ten hotels in Cyprus, Malta, and Greece replace single-use plastics

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/ten-hotels-in-cyprus-malta-and-greece-replace-single-use-plastics

Ten tourist accommodations in Cyprus, Greece, and Malta participated in a pilot project that saw the implementation of these solutions....

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