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1. She came back to say thank you...20 years later

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/life/she-came-back-to-say-thank-you-20-years-later

Two decades ago, an 8-year-old British girl named Sophie arrived in Cyprus for a sunny holiday with her family. But what should have been a carefree vacation quickly turned into a nightmare when she collapsed shortly after landing....

2. New pediatric oncology clinic to be built in Nicosia

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/new-pediatric-oncology-clinic-to-be-built-in-nicosia

A major step forward for pediatric cancer care in Cyprus was taken on Saturday with the signing of an agreement for the construction of a new Pediatric Oncology Clinic in Nicosia....

3. Santa-clad bikers bring holiday joy to Makarios Hospital

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/santa-clad-bikers-bring-holiday-joy-to-makarios-hospital

For the ninth consecutive Christmas Eve, the rumble of engines echoed through the streets of Nicosia, but it wasn’t just another biker parade, it was the Chopper Club Cyprus on a heartfelt mission to spread joy....

4. A winter swim in honor of 'Little Heroes'

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/life/a-winter-swim-in-honor-of-little-heroes

For the 8th consecutive year, participants and attendees gathered on Limassol beach this morning to send a powerful message of support and optimism during the event "Swimming with the OYK for our Little Heroes."...

5. U.S. Marines spread holiday joy to families in need

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/u-s-marines-spread-holiday-joy-to-families-in-need

The holiday spirit was alive and well in Nicosia as the Marine Security Guard Detachment of the U.S. Embassy continued their heartwarming tradition of giving back to the community....

6. 8-year-old boy seriously injured in school incident

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/8-year-old-boy-injured-in-school-incident

Larnaca police are investigating a troubling incident involving an 8-year-old boy who was seriously injured at his primary school last Thursday. The boy’s injury has raised concerns about safety protocols within the school premises and has led to potential legal action from his family....

7. Cyprus puts cancer battle at the heart of 2026 EU Council Presidency

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-puts-cancer-battle-at-the-heart-of-2026-eu-council-presidency

Deputy Minister for European Affairs Marilena Raouna has said that as Cyprus prepares to undertake its second Presidency of the Council of the EU in January 2026......

8. Armed convoy of 800 fighters from Paphos to Nicosia marred by tragedy

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/armed-convoy-of-800-fighters-from-paphos-to-nicosia-marred-by-tragedy

In recent months, a freshly painted bus from another era has been placed in a shelter near the roundabout at the Paphos General Hospital....

9. 50 years since the 1974 coup in Cyprus

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/50-years-since-the-1974-coup-in-cyprus

Today marks the 50th anniversary of the July 15, 1974, coup d'état in Cyprus, orchestrated by the junta regime in Athens with the participation of EOKA B'....

10. ''We envision transforming people's lives for the better''

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/we-envision-transforming-people-s-lives-for-the-better

The Cleanthus Foundation aims to enhance the lives of those in need and make a positive impact on society through its programs and funding initiatives. ...

11. Heatwave forces classes outdoors due to lack of air conditioning

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/heatwave-forces-classes-outdoors-due-to-lack-of-air-conditioning

As Cyprus endures a sweltering heatwave with temperatures reaching 45 degrees Celsius, public school teachers have been forced to hold classes outdoors due to the lack of air conditioning. The extreme heat has rendered classrooms unbearable, prompting educators to seek any available shade....

12. Measles resurgence sparks concern as two unvaccinated cases emerge

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/measles-resurgence-sparks-concern-as-two-unvaccinated-cases-emerge

In a concerning development, two cases of measles have been reported in Cyprus, raising alarms among health authorities. The Director of the Pediatric Department at Makarios Hospital,...

13. Shriners hospitals bring orthopaedic expertise to Cyprus

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/shriners-hospitals-bring-orthopaedic-expertise-to-cyprus

A team from Shriners Hospitals for Children has arrived in Cyprus to perform surgical interventions and examinations on children with orthopaedic conditions. ...

14. Pediatric cancer cases on the rise in Cyprus

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/pediatric-cancer-cases-on-the-rise-in-cyprus

Annually, approximately 42 new cases of cancer or leukemia afflict children and teenagers under the age of 19 in Cyprus, according to insights shared by Clinical Professor of Pediatrics,...

15. Child dies in Cape Greco migrant rescue operation

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/child-dies-in-cape-greco-migrant-rescue-operation

In a heartbreaking turn of events, one of the three children found unconscious during a large-scale rescue operation of 56 migrants off Cape Greco has passed away from cardiac arrest....

16. Three young girls rescued in major migrant operation off Cape Greco

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/three-young-girls-rescued-in-major-migrant-operation-off-cape-greco

Video footage released by the Search and Rescue Coordination Centre (KSED) captured the intense rescue operation of 56 migrants off Cape Greco....

17. Pediatric hospital battles epidemic surge in child respiratory cases

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/pediatric-hospital-battles-epidemic-surge-in-child-respiratory-cases

Makarios Hospital in Nicosia is grappling with over 95% occupancy, primarily treating children with respiratory infections amid an epidemic that recurs in the child population every three to four years, according to Dr. Avraam Elia, Director of the Pediatric Department....

18. Makarios Hospital faces surge in pediatric respiratory cases

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/makarios-hospital-faces-surge-in-pediatric-respiratory-cases

The Makarios Hospital in Cyprus is currently experiencing a bed occupancy rate of over 90%, primarily due to an influx of children with respiratory infections, according to Dr. Avraam Elia, the Director of the hospital's Pediatrics Department....

19. Death toll from flu cases at 14, including an 8 year old girl

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/death-toll-from-flu-cases-at-14-including-an-8-year-old-girl

Fourteen people have died from Influenza in Cyprus this winter, among them an 8-year-old girl, who passed away at the Limassol General Hospital, after being treated in the Intensive Care Unit....

20. The who's who of the Christodoulides government

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/the-who-s-who-of-the-christodoulides-government

On Monday afternoon (27/02), Nikos Christodoulides, the country's new leader, unveiled his new administration. Read the detailed biographies of the individuals who make up the new government....

21. Children's A&E department operating on trial basis since Monday

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/children-s-a-e-department-operating-on-trial-basis-since-monday

Since Monday, January 30, 2023, the first Accident and Emergency Department for Children has been running on a trial basis....

22. Father who shook preemie gets five years

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/father-who-shook-preemie-gets-five-years

A father in Cyprus was sentenced to five years in prison after a criminal court found him guilty in the death of his preemie, following his own admission to police that he shook the newborn to make the baby stop crying...

23. Young mother killed in New Year's Eve car crash

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/young-mother-killed-in-new-year-s-eve-car-crash

A young mother in Limassol on her way to ring in the New Year was killed in a car accident when a car driven by her boyfriend veered off course, with their baby in the back seat said to be in critical condition...

24. Cyprus on alert after first case of Strep A

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-on-alert-after-first-case-of-strep-a

The Republic of Cyprus announced on Monday its first case of Group A streptococcus, prompting officials to summon a physician from Israel to assess the medical condition of a little girl who is intubated in Nicosia...

25. Cyprus has among the world’s highest rates of pediatric cancer

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-has-among-the-world-s-highest-rates-of-pediatric-cancer

A pioneering study showed that Cyprus has among the world’s highest incidence rates as far as cancer in children is concerned with leukemias being the most frequent cancer, said Prof. Dr. Loizos Loizou Clinical Professor of Pediatrics, Pediatric Oncology - Hematology, Medical School, University of Nicosia....

26. Coronavirus, flu, and RSV: The trifecta of winter woes

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/coronavirus-flu-and-rsv-the-trifecta-of-winter-woes

Despite the marked improvement in our country's epidemiological picture, with pandemic indicators showing a decline, experts are not complacent, with the arrival of winter being viewed as particularly pivotal....

27. Pregnant refugee who lost twins blames hospital

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/pregnant-refugee-who-lost-twins-blames-hospital

A senior pastor in Nicosia says a pregnant refugee lost her twins after hospital administrators refused medical treatment due to lack of paperwork, with the health minister ordering a probe into the matter and vowing to personally escort the lady at her next appointment...

28. Cypriot 'miracle worker' honored for his contribution to fetal medicine

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cypriot-miracle-worker-honored-for-his-contribution-to-fetal-medicine

Kypros Nicolaides, the UK Cypriot pioneer Professor in Fetal Medicine at King’s College London, has been presented with Greece’s Gold Medal of the Order of the Phoenix by Foreign Minister Nikos Dendias....

29. Increase in child hospitalizations due to covid

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/increase-in-child-hospitalizations-due-to-covid

An increase in the number of children with COVID admitted to Makarios Hospital has been recorded, according to the head of the Pediatric Clinic, Dr. Avraam Elia, who told CNA this is due to the lifting of all restrictive measures and the Omicron BA5 subvariant....

30. Cyprus ready for monkeypox outbreak

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-ready-for-monkeypox-outbreak

Cyprus’ Health Ministry on Friday announced it has prepared protocols for monkeypox after the rising numbers of infections globally, since the beginning of May....

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