https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/tragic-workplace-accident-claims-life-of-55-year-old-worker-in-kofinou
A 55-year-old Romanian worker was killed Friday afternoon in a workplace accident in a rural area of Kofinou while unloading heavy concrete counterweights from a truck, authorities said...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/€30-000-fine-for-private-hospital-over-gesy-claim-delays
A private hospital working under Cyprus’ General Health System (GESY) has landed itself in hot water after repeatedly dragging its feet on paperwork, and it’s now being hit with a €30,000 fine....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/leadership-in-the-age-of-artificial-intelligence-and-strategic-transformation
Cyprus and Paphos will host a high-level international executive education program titled AI Leadership & Strategic Transformation for Senior Executives, taking place at Cap St Georges Hotel & Resort from January 30 to February 1, 2026....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/turkey-says-it-broke-up-iran-linked-spy-ring-with-alleged-cyprus-drone-plans
Turkish authorities say they have dismantled an espionage network linked to Iran, arresting six people accused of gathering sensitive military information, with Cyprus emerging as part of the alleged operational planning....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/virus-surge-packs-cyprus-hospitals
If you’ve been thinking of heading to the ER, you might want to think twice; public hospitals across Cyprus are packed, with beds about 90% full....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/father-in-custody-over-infant-s-serious-injuries
Police in Nicosia are investigating a suspected case of infant abuse after a three-month-old baby boy was hospitalized with symptoms doctors say are consistent with shaken baby syndrome....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/university-of-nicosia-ranks-among-the-top-universities-worldwide-in-six-subject-areas-in-2026
The University of Nicosia (UNIC) achieves top rankings globally in the 2026 Times Higher Education (THE) World University Rankings by Subject, with notable results across six subject areas....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/4-year-old-child-dies-after-severe-influenza-a-complications
A four-year-old child has died after developing severe complications linked to Influenza A, health authorities confirmed on Monday. The child passed away at Makarios Hospital, where she had been receiving intensive medical care....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/allegations-of-‘ghost-surgery- surface-in-patient-complaints-to-osak
From uncovered GeSY services and pharmacy data concerns to referral delays and alleged “ghost” surgeries, a wave of complaints reached the Cyprus Federation of Patient Associations in December 2025....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/54-year-old-becomes-latest-flu-victim-bringing-death-toll-to-13
The number of people who have died after being hospitalised with confirmed influenza this season has risen to 13, health officials reported on Tuesday, following the death of a 54-year-old man at a private clinic. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/two-infants-undergo-groundbreaking-cochlear-implant-surgery-at-nicosia-general
At just seven months old, two babies in Cyprus have taken a life-changing step toward hearing the world around them....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/knife-attack-in-kiti-turns-bizarre-as-suspect-drives-victim-to-hospital
Police in Larnaca are investigating an attempted murder after a 35-year-old man was seriously injured in a knife attack late Tuesday in the village of Kiti....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/father-on-the-run-after-allegedly-helping-sons-flee-attempted-murder-case-in-limassol
Two brothers aged 30 and 20 have been remanded in custody for six days by the Limassol District Court in connection with an attempted murder that took place in central Limassol last month....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/george-vassiliou-cyprus-president-who-believed-in-dialogue-and-europe-dies-at-94
Former President of the Republic of Cyprus George Vassiliou passed away on Tuesday evening at the age of 94, marking the end of a long life devoted to public service and political reform....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/disabled-mother-still-without-pension-10-years-on-despite-court-rulings
For ten years, a disabled mother of two has been waiting for a disability pension she applied for in 2016, despite court rulings in her favor and official assessments confirming her permanent and serious disability....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/seasonal-infections-on-the-rise-at-makarios-hospital
Seasonal influenza cases are currently circulating in Cyprus at levels similar to last winter, according to health officials, though a gradual increase is expected as the country moves deeper into the peak flu season....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/ai-deja-vu-and-political-finger-pointing-cyprus-latest-video-scandal
We are living through pathological situations. So what could be more logical than asking for help from a doctor? Preferably, of course, a psychiatrist. Unfortunately, since Mikellidis has passed away, I found myself carefully reading the findings of another well-known doctor, forensic pathologist Marios Matsakis....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/1-former-president-george-vassiliou-hospitalized
Former President of the Republic of Cyprus George Vassiliou has been in hospital since Jan. 6 after being diagnosed with a respiratory infection, health officials said....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/gbl-found-in-larnaca-water-cooler-during-poisoning-investigation
Authorities in Cyprus say a chemical known as GBL, a substance normally used in industrial cleaning and manufacturing, was found in a water cooler linked to the death of a 78-year-old man and the hospitalization of four others in the coastal city of Larnaca....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/authorities-say-toxicology-results-hold-the-key-in-larnaca-death-and-hospitalizations
Police in Larnaca are investigating an unprecedented case that has left one man dead and four others hospitalized after they all consumed water from the same household water cooler within a 24-hour period....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/police-probe-possible-poisoning-after-death-and-hospitalizations-in-larnaca
What began as a routine visit to offer condolences has turned into a disturbing police investigation, after a 78-year-old man died and four other people were hospitalized under circumstances that now point to possible poisoning....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/swiss-resort-bar-fire-leaves-families-waiting-as-dozens-remain-in-critical-condition
In the days after the flames died out, the tragedy at a Swiss Alpine bar has shifted from a night of terror to a long, painful reckoning, as families wait for news, doctors fight to save the badly burned, and authorities confront the scale of a disaster that continues to unfold....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-hospitals-at-90-capacity-amid-fu-death-of-vulnerable-patient-reported
Public hospitals in Cyprus are running at 85 to 90% capacity, a figure expected to climb further as the winter flu season continues, health officials said....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/first-baby-of-2026-arrives-silently-outshining-the-new-year-s-fireworks
While most of Cyprus was still celebrating the arrival of the new year, fireworks popping, glasses clinking and music playing a little too loud, the first baby of 2026 made her entrance in Limassol, arriving with perfect timing and just a hint of drama....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/uae-sugary-drinks-will-cost-you-and-not-just-in-calories
The United Arab Emirates is taking a stand against sugar, launching a new tiered tax on sweetened drinks starting January 1, a move doctors and dentists say could be a game-changer for public health....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/flu-admissions-rise-as-covid-vaccination-remains-low
Cyprus health authorities say hospitals are already recording admissions for Influenza A and other seasonal viruses as winter begins, while COVID-19 vaccination uptake remains low....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/christmas-surge-tests-a-e-departments-hospitals-hold-steady
Emergency services and public hospitals experienced increased demand over the Christmas holiday period, but the situation remained manageable, health officials said, with no extraordinary incidents recorded....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/man-arrested-after-woman-killed-on-nicosia–limassol-highway
The man who struck and killed a woman on the Nicosia–Limassol highway has been arrested, police said on Monday, as investigators work to piece together how the deadly crash unfolded....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/sometimes-the-ones-we-help-change-us-the-most
There are moments you think you’re going somewhere to offer support, only to realize you’re the one who leaves changed....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/new-drilling-rig-named-after-1963-bloody-christmas-incidents-in-cyprus
Turkey is gearing up to deploy a newly acquired, state-of-the-art oil and gas drilling rig in the eastern Mediterranean, and the choice of its accompanying support ships is stirring attention....
