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1. Cyprus reports 38 new cases of metastatic breast cancer each year

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-reports-38-new-cases-of-metastatic-breast-cancer-each-year

2. UN warns of resurgence in deadly diseases

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/un-warns-of-resurgence-in-deadly-diseases

Measles, meningitis, and yellow fever, once largely contained through widespread immunization, are resurging globally due to vaccine misinformation, reduced international aid, and health system strain, the United Nations and partner agencies warned Wednesday....

3. Southeastern Europe warmer than ever

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/southeastern-europe-warmer-than-ever

In July 2024, the Eastern Mediterranean experienced its most intense heatwave on record....

4. Trump unveils $5M ‘Trump Card’ for citizenship. Is it right out of the Cyprus playbook?

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/trump-unveils-$5m-‘trump-card-for-citizenship-is-it-right-out-of-the-cyprus-playbook

In classic Trump fashion, the president made headlines yet again—this time mid-air aboard Air Force One—by unveiling a new “Trump Card” aimed at wealthy foreign investors....

5. Breast practices: Parliament moves toward better support for nursing mothers

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/breast-practices-parliament-moves-toward-better-support-for-nursing-mothers

The Parliamentary Health Committee has examined proposed regulations to establish designated breastfeeding and breast milk expression rooms in workplaces and public areas....

6. AI Auditing or Auditing AI? Ensuring Accountability and Trust

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/ai-auditing-or-auditing-ai-ensuring-accountability-and-trust

As artificial intelligence (AI) systems are used more and more in core business models in multiple sectors such as finance, healthcare, technology, and human resources, ensuring their transparency, fairness, integrity and reliability is paramount....

7. COVID-19 lab leak ''highly likely''

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/covid-19-lab-leak-highly-likely

Germany’s intelligence agency estimates there is an 80-90% probability that the coronavirus accidentally leaked from a Chinese laboratory....

8. Tragic loss of life in Gaza amid freezing conditions

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/tragic-loss-of-life-in-gaza-amid-freezing-conditions

In a devastating consequence of a severe cold snap in Gaza, six Palestinian infants have died from hypothermia, medical officials report....

9. USAID shutdown leaves Cyprus-based employees in uncertainty

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/usaid-shutdown-leaves-cyprus-based-employees-in-uncertainty

The Trump administration’s abrupt decision to shut down the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) has left many of its global employees, including those stationed in Cyprus, in limbo....

10. Cyprus recognized as a global leader in childhood cancer care

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-recognized-as-a-global-leader-in-childhood-cancer-care

Cyprus is gaining international recognition as a vital hub for humanitarian and medical aid in the fight against childhood cancer....

11. Stella Kyriakides warns against U.S. withdrawal from WHO

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/stella-kyriakides-warns-against-u-s-withdrawal-from-who

Former European Union Commissioner for Health, Stella Kyriakides, has raised alarms over the United States' decision to withdraw from the World Health Organization (WHO)....

12. Trump declares immigration emergency in first act

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/trump-declares-immigration-emergency-in-first-act

On his first day back in the White House, President Donald Trump hit the ground running, signing a wave of executive actions aimed at undoing much of his predecessor’s legacy. The day was packed with bold decisions, controversial pardons, and a few unexpected twists....

13. From Nagasaki to Nobel: A survivor’s plea for a nuclear-free world

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/life/from-nagasaki-to-nobel-a-survivor-s-plea-for-a-nuclear-free-world

Beneath the polished facade of Madrid's bustling streets, 84-year-old Shigemitsu Tanaka, a survivor of the Nagasaki atomic bombing, carries a haunting fragment of the past....

14. Cabinet greenlights bold bills to empower breastfeeding mothers

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cabinet-greenlights-bold-bills-to-empower-breastfeeding-mothers

The Cabinet on Wednesday approved two Ministry of Health bills designed to revolutionize public and workplace support for breastfeeding in Cyprus....

15. Flu season claims 10 lives in Cyprus

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/flu-season-claims-10-lives-in-cyprus

Cyprus has seen 10 deaths this flu season from complications related to the virus, according to Elisabeth Constantinou, the Director of Medical Services at the Ministry of Health....

16. Sip smart and stay safe during boozy celebrations

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/life/sip-smart-and-stay-safe-during-boozy-celebrations

The holidays and New Year’s Eve are around the corner, which often brings parties, social gatherings, and a higher chance of alcohol consumption....

17. Dine and donate for the sake of vulnerable children

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/dine-and-donate-for-the-sake-of-vulnerable-children

Get Fresh, a culinary pioneer committed to wholesome and delicious food, is launching a heartwarming initiative to support Hope For Children CRC Policy Center. ...

18. Heart-wrenching video highlights the plight of children in Gaza

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/heart-wrenching-video-highlights-the-plight-of-children-in-gaza

A heartbreaking video has emerged from Gaza, capturing the dire circumstances faced by children caught in the ongoing conflict. In the footage, a young girl walks barefoot on the road, ...

19. Are the US elections turning into the 'battle of the billionaires'?

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/are-the-us-elections-turning-into-the-battle-of-the-billionaires

In what seems to be a tit-for-tat move—especially after Elon Musk announced he would donate $1 million a day to registered voters who sign his PAC petition—Microsoft founder Bill Gates has reportedly thrown his support behind Democratic Vice President Kamala Harris in the 2024...

20. Digital tools launched to improve Nicosia's urban life

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/digital-tools-launched-to-improve-nicosia-s-urban-life

Nicosia Mayor Charalambos Proutzos emphasized the importance of enhancing citizens' quality of life through smart technologies, stating, "Our goal is not just......

21. Spin For Smiles: ALPHAMEGA Hypermarkets support the vision of the Karaiskakio Foundation

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/spin-for-smiles-alphamega-hypermarkets-support-the-vision-of-the-karaiskakio-foundation

ALPHAMEGA Hypermarkets and the Karaiskakio Foundation join forces once again, promoting a common vision ... a world full of children’s smiles! ...

22. The 5th Lidl Wellness Camp was held with great success 

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/the-5th-lidl-wellness-camp-was-held-with-great-success 

Continuing its tradition of promoting and strengthening a healthy lifestyle, Lidl Cyprus welcomed more than 250 participants of all ages to this year's Lidl Wellness Camp....

23. Monkeypox outbreak: Over 500 dead, WHO sounds alarm

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....

24. WHO declares Mpox outbreak in Africa 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....

25. EU Health Commissioner calls emergency meeting as Mpox reaches Europe

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....

26. Sweden confirms first case of severe Mpox variant

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. ...

27. WHO declares Mpox outbreak a global health emergency

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. ...

28. Nearly 50,000 heat-related deaths in Europe in 2023

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. ...

29. €6M fund available for innovators to tackle real-world challenges

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....

30. BBF, Proud Sponsor of the Year for Limassol Nautical Club, at Road to Paris 2024 Press Conference

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/bbf-proud-sponsor-of-the-year-for-limassol-nautical-club-at-road-to-paris-2024-press-conference

BBF, the Official Sponsor Partner of the Limassol Nautical Club (LNC) for the year 2023-24, proudly attended a Press Conference held at the LNC premises on Friday, 12 July 2024, ...

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