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1. Cyprus leads medal count at Games of Small States of Europe with 85 total

Cyprus remains at the top of the medal table following the fourth and penultimate day of the 20th Games of the Small States of Europe (GSSE), currently underway in Andorra....

2. Four month old baby diagnosed with drug addiction

A four-month-old baby boy in Aigio, western Greece, has been diagnosed with drug addiction in a heartbreaking case that’s shocked the country...

3. Nip, tuck… and anime? What's behind Cyprus’ cosmetic surgery boom

Gone are the days when plastic surgery was just for the rich and famous. In Cyprus, cosmetic procedures have gone mainstream, and business is booming. ...

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

5. Cyprus extends breastfeeding work breaks for working mothers to one year post-childbirth

Cyprus’ House of Representatives unanimously approved a bill Thursday extending the right for working mothers to take one hour of daily leave for breastfeeding or childcare from nine to twelve months after childbirth or adoption....

6. Weighting for change: Cyprus feels the heavy burden of obesity

Obesity in Cyprus has reached 16.9% of the population, according to the country’s first National Nutrition Survey, released Friday by the Research and Education Institute “Health of the Child.” ...

7. 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....

8. Cancer a leading cause of death in Cyprus

Cancer remains the second most common cause of death in Cyprus, with an average of around 4,000 new cases and 1,560 deaths each year over the past five years, according to the latest data shared by the Oncology Nursing Section of the Cyprus Nurses and Midwives Association....

9. United against cancer as the nation commits to care and hope

President Nikos Christodoulides reaffirmed the state's responsibility to provide high-quality healthcare for cancer patients....

10. Cyprus Masters make an impressive splash at international swim competition

The Cyprus Masters Swimming Team made an impressive splash at the Second International Damini Swimming Tournament in Bulgaria, securing a total of 15 golds, 6 silvers, and 1 bronze. ...

11. 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....

12. Cyprus claims gold and three bronze medals at ISF Gymnasiade in Bahrain

13. Health Minister highlights breast cancer screening upgrades

President Nikos Christodoulides announced the addition of three new cancer screening programs for both men and women during his address at the 20th annual "Pink Silhouette Walk" organized by Europa Donna Cyprus, in Nicosia, on Saturday, in a bid to raise awareness on breast cancer. ...

14. SPP Media Goes Pink for October

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, a time dedicated to raising awareness about the importance of prevention and early detection. The pink ribbon, a symbol of the cause, is a reminder of the global fight against breast cancer....

15. Stella Kyriakides: A lifetime of fighting for better health

Stella Kyriakides, European Commissioner for Health and Food Safety, is currently in New York attending the 79th United Nations General Assembly,...

16. Cyprus celebrates strong showing at Paris 2024 Paralympics

Cyprus has celebrated a triumphant performance at the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games, with the country's delegation securing two medals and delivering strong results across multiple events....

17. Karolina Pelendritou wins bronze in 100m breaststroke at Paris 2024

Cypriot swimmer Karolina Pelendritou won the bronze medal in the 100m breaststroke final in the SB11 category at the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games on Thursday evening. ...

18. Additional benefits for new parents at Lidl Cyprus

As of July 1, 2024, Lidl Cyprus proceeded with additional benefits for the new parents working for its group. ...

19. Menendez resigns from Senate after bribery conviction

Bob Menendez's resignation from the U.S. Senate became official Tuesday, following his July conviction on bribery charges. ...

20. Senator Menendez convicted on bribery charges

Democratic Senator Bob Menendez of New Jersey has been convicted on multiple counts of bribery following a nine-week trial, a verdict that could potentially send him to prison for years. ...

21. Shannen Doherty, 'Beverly Hills 90210' star, dies at 53

Actress Shannen Doherty, renowned for her roles in 'Beverly Hills 90210' and 'Heathers', passed away at the age of 53, her publicist Leslie Sloane confirmed....

22. Over 250 cases of infant malnutrition reported at Gaza hospital

The survival rate for newborn babies in Gaza is alarmingly low. At The Kamal Adwan hospital in northern Gaza, newborns, often premature, struggle to survive in the malnutrition ward....

23. Afghan mother's son kidnapped by Turkish father in occupied Cyprus

The Afghan mother, residing in the government-controlled areas after seeking political asylum, has condemned the abduction of her 3-year-old son by his Turkish father in the northern occupied territories....

24. Climate crisis, a health emergency

On December 1, 2019, Ms. Kyriakides assumed the role of European Commissioner for Health and Food Safety....

25. Parliament opens breastfeeding room for working moms

In a move aimed at supporting breastfeeding mothers and promoting a culture of inclusivity, the House of Representatives has unveiled a newly designed and equipped breastfeeding room within its premises....

26. EU Health Commissioner addresses breast cancer at University of Cambridge

European Commissioner for Health and Food Safety Stella Kyriakides addressed attendees at the University of Cambridge today, responding to an invitation from the Lancet Breast Cancer Commission. Kyriakides' speech focused on breast cancer and its intersection with the European Cancer Plan....

27. Duchess of York beats breast cancer, now facing skin melanoma

Sarah, Duchess of York, confronted a second health setback with a recent diagnosis of malignant melanoma, a form of skin cancer, just six months after successfully undergoing treatment for early-stage breast cancer. ...

28. Tourist, convinced of curse, returns stolen Pompeii artifacts

A tourist recently made headlines by returning stones stolen from the ancient site of Pompeii, attributing her breast cancer to the famous 'curse' associated with the artifacts....

29. New 4p-a-day drug to benefit 300,000 women in fight against breast cancer

A new breast cancer drug will be offered to almost 300,000 women in what has been hailed as a ‘major step forward’ to help fight the illness....

30. Emerging innovations shine at the Digital Agenda Cyprus Summit 2023

According to the decision of the five-member committee, within the framework of the Digital Agenda Cyprus Summit 2023, the competition for emerging businesses,...