https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/a-monastery-cell-key-a-paper-cutter-and-an-attempted-murder-case
What began as an attempt to reclaim a monastery cell and change its lock has ended with a 51-year-old monk facing trial for attempted murder....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/police-remand-monk-for-attempted-murder
Cyprus has been confronted with a case almost without precedent: a monk is being investigated for attempted murder after allegedly attacking two people with a paper cutter inside one of the island’s best-known monasteries....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/reshuffle-leaves-a-bitter-taste-as-government-allies-question-christodoulides
The much-discussed and long-awaited Cabinet reshuffle has left a bitter taste among most political parties, with some potentially reconsidering their relationship with President Nikos Christodoulides....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/national-cancer-institute-expected-to-launch-before-end-of-2026
Cyprus is expected to bring its National Cancer Institute into operation before the end of 2026, according to Health Minister Neophytos Charalambides, who said preparations are nearing completion....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/reshuffle-drama-went-down-to-the-wire-as-parties-fought-for-influence
President Nikos Christodoulides may have repeatedly said in recent days that a reshuffle is not announced in advance but simply announced when the time comes.
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https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cabinet-reshuffle-rumors-reopen-christodoulides-rift-with-disy
''Cabinet reshuffles are not signalled in advance; they are simply announced,'' the President of the Republic often says....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-wants-more-local-nurses-and-it-s-now-offering-students-up-to-€5-750-to-join-the-profession
Cyprus is taking a new approach to one of its most persistent healthcare problems: encouraging more young people to become nurses and stay in Cyprus to work....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/marios-georgiou-claims-commonwealth-games-silver-in-glasgow
Cyprus's Marios Georgiou secured the silver medal in the men's parallel bars final at the 23rd Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, finishing with a score of 13.800....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/faflatogate-the-art-of-talking-around-the-truth
Many eyebrows were raised recently when it became known that Mr. Paschalidis had been appointed by the president for a third consecutive term at Cyprus' Independent Authority Against Corruption, with his term ending when he will be approaching 80 years old. May he live long, of course....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-plans-controlled-recruitment-of-nurses-from-third-countries-to-plug-600-staff-gap
Cyprus is considering the controlled recruitment of nurses from third countries as part of efforts to tackle a persistent staffing crisis in the country’s health system, where officials say there is currently a shortage of around 600 nurses....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cypriot-patients-in-france-to-get-dedicated-support-from-embassy
For many Cypriot families, being told a loved one needs medical treatment abroad can be overwhelming. Along with the health concerns come the practical challenges of navigating a foreign country, dealing with paperwork, language barriers, and long stays away from home....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/nearly-8-800-cancer-patients-and-families-received-pasykaf-support-in-2025
Nearly 8,800 cancer patients and their families received support from PASYKAF in 2025, with the organization delivering more than 52,000 services and consultations across Cyprus during the year....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-unveils-first-national-plan-for-blood-donation-and-transfusion-services
Cyprus is preparing to launch its first National Blood Strategy, a five-year plan designed to strengthen the country's blood system and ensure a reliable supply of safe, high-quality blood for patients....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/farmers-take-protest-and-animals-to-presidential-palace
Frustrated livestock farmers returned to the streets Friday, bringing their protest over the government’s handling of the foot-and-mouth disease outbreak directly to the Presidential Palace in a tense demonstration that once again highlighted growing anger in rural Cyprus....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/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....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/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....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/livestock-crisis-deepens-as-farmers-clash-with-government-over-culling-policy
Livestock farmers in Cyprus are set to hold wide-ranging talks on Tuesday with Agriculture Minister Maria Panayiotou over the country’s response to foot-and-mouth disease, amid mounting tensions over mass animal culling and compensation rules....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/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....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/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....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/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....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/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....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/marios-georgiou-claims-silver-at-cairo-world-cup
Cypriot gymnast Marios Georgiou is set to return home with a silver medal following an outstanding performance at the Artistic Gymnastics World Cup in Cairo....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/ayia-napa-run-for-autism-draws-record-crowds-as-government-advances-€4-5m-support-center
The coastal town of Ayia Napa was transformed into a vibrant hub of solidarity and sport on Sunday, as more than 4,500 runners from over 20 countries gathered for the 5th annual ''Run for Autism Half Marathon,'' a charity event that continues to grow in scale and significance....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/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. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/battlefield-redefined-2026
''BATTLEFIELD ReDEFiNED 2026'', the largest defence and security conference and exhibition in Cyprus, has successfully concluded....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/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....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/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....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/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....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/nurse-shortage-hits-private-hospitals-health-minister-sets-one-week-deadline-for-solutions
Cyprus’ Health Minister, Neophytos Charalambidis, has called on stakeholders in the private healthcare sector to submit proposals within one week addressing the ongoing shortage of nurses in private hospitals....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/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....
