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1. Cyprus near bottom in EU cancer screenings, Eurostat data show

Cyprus ranks near the bottom of European Union countries in breast cancer screening, with just 29.8% of eligible women participating in prevention programs in 2023....

2. Petrolina double-awarded for “Excellence in Collaboration” at the Cyprus Responsible Business Awards 2024

Petrolina was recognized at the Cyprus Responsible Business Awards 2024, receiving both a Gold and a Bronze Award in the category ''Excellence in Collaboration: Business–NGO Partnership.''...

3. The fight against breast cancer is a responsibility we all share

Breast cancer remains the most common cancer among women worldwide and the leading cause of cancer-related deaths in Europe....

4. When life gives you lemons… learn what they’re telling you

It’s not every day that a dozen lemons can save lives. But that’s exactly the idea behind “Know Your Lemons”, an international breast cancer awareness campaign that’s just arrived in Cyprus....

5. Bean Bar stands by Europa Donna Cyprus during breast cancer awareness month

October is dedicated to informing and raising awareness about breast cancer, and with this in mind, Bean Bar continues to actively support women dealing with the disease. ...

6. Karolina Pelendritou wins silver in 50m freestyle at World Para Swimming Championships (VIDEO)

Cypriot swimmer Karolina Pelendritou claimed silver in the women’s 50-meter freestyle S11 final at the World Para Swimming Championships on Sunday....

7. Cyprus scientist honored with UNESCO–AI Fozan Prize for excellence in cancer research

Dr. Kyriaki Michailidou has been named a laureate of the prestigious UNESCO–AI Fozan International Prize for the Promotion of Young Scientists in STEM....

8. Famine, settler violence, and apartheid

Mr. Anolik’s article is a characteristic example of reality reversal: it silences the crimes documented daily by international organizations and attempts to present the occupying power as a “victim,” while in practice it acts as the perpetrator....

9. Toxic fungus tied to ‘Pharaoh’s Curse’ yields promising leukemia drug

A fungus once feared as the source of the so-called “Pharaoh’s Curse” has been transformed into a potential treatment for leukemia, according to researchers at the University of Pennsylvania....

10. Parliament mandates breastfeeding rooms in workplaces

Parliament has unanimously passed a law requiring all workplaces, both public and private, as well as public spaces, to provide designated breastfeeding rooms or spaces for expressing and storing breast milk....

11. 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....

12. 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...

13. 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. ...

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

15. 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....

16. 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.” ...

17. 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....

18. 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....

19. 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....

20. 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. ...

21. 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....

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

23. 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. ...

24. 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....

25. 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,...

26. 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....

27. 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. ...

28. 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. ...

29. 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. ...

30. 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. ...