https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/tragedy-in-strovolos-as-lambratzia-celebration-turns-deadly
What was meant to be a night of celebration and firelight turned tragic in Strovolos on Holy Saturday, when a 22-year-old man lost his life during preparations for the traditional Easter bonfire, known as the lambratzia....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/four-dead-in-24-hours-as-cyprus-roads-turn-deadly
It’s been a grim 24 hours on Cyprus’s roads, as four people, each with their own story and life ahead of them, were killed in separate road collisions. The accidents, all within a short window of time, have left families grieving and authorities scrambling for answers....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/workplace-accident-in-limassol-leaves-60-year-old-in-critical-condition
A 60-year-old man is in critical condition following a workplace accident Tuesday morning at a construction site in Limassol....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/teen-dies-from-meningitis-in-nicosia-hospital
A 17-year-old student being treated for meningitis at Nicosia General Hospital has died. The teenager had been in intensive care and passed away early Wednesday morning....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/doctor-shortages-and-management-issues-plague-famagusta-general-hospital
The challenges of doctor shortages and operational inefficiencies at Famagusta General Hospital were brought before the Parliamentary Health Committee....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/new-health-bill-ensures-no-more-prescriptions-from-non-gesy-doctors
The House of Representatives approved an urgent amendment to the General Healthcare System on Thursday afternoon, with 37 votes in favor and 3 against....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/police-warn-of-online-investment-scam-targeting-citizens
The police have issued a warning about a new online scam targeting individuals with fraudulent investment opportunities....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/suspended-ex-commissioner-still-paid-thousands-while-awaiting-trial
By next June, former Volunteer Commissioner Giannakis Giannakis will have received a staggering €76,800 from the state—despite being suspended for allegedly forging his diploma and altering his final high school grades....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/tragic-death-of-9-month-old-baby-left-in-a-car
A heartbreaking incident occurred on Friday afternoon (March 14) in Nicosia, when a 9-month-old baby was found dead after being left in a car for several hours....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/court-grants-private-doctors-prescription-rights-under-gesy
Court Ruling Expands Prescription Access Under GESY: Private Doctors Can Now Issue Prescriptions
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https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/doctors-to-stop-serving-at-limassol-general-hospital-s-outpatient-clinics-starting-wednesday
The Pancyprian Union of Government Doctors (PASYKI) is taking action over what it describes as "unacceptable working conditions" caused by ongoing construction at Limassol General Hospital....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/retired-but-still-on-payroll-as-doctor-gets-paid-for-10-months-after-retiring
A retired public sector doctor continued receiving salary and benefits for nearly a year after leaving his post, collecting a total of €65,000 in state funds while working for a private clinic, a parliamentary committee revealed Tuesday....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/too-much-sun-too-much-wind-too-little-strategy
If there's too much sun, we face energy problems because the solar panels collect more energy than we can store. If it's too cold, we face problems because the system can't handle the increased demand for heating....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-tops-eu-in-female-enrollment-for-master-s-and-doctorate-programs
In a groundbreaking achievement, Cyprus has been recognized for having the largest share of women pursuing master's studies in 2022 among all EU member states, according to the latest data from Eurostat, the European Union’s statistical service....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/pope-francis-faces-setback-amid-pneumonia-battle
Pope Francis has suffered another setback in his fight against pneumonia, experiencing two acute respiratory crises on Monday that required doctors to place him back on noninvasive mechanical ventilation, the Vatican announced....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-will-send-six-athletes-to-special-olympics-world-winter-games-this-year
A press conference was held on February 27th at the Olympic Mansion to officially present the Cypriot delegation for the upcoming Special Olympics World Winter Games....
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....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/over-1-270-prisoner-transfers-to-hospitals-in-2024
In 2024, there were 1,271 transfers of prisoners to public and private hospitals, according to a statement from the Department of Prisons....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/pope-francis-in-critical-condition-as-doctors-warn-of-sepsis-risk
Pope Francis is fighting for his life. The 88-year-old leader of the Catholic Church remains in critical condition, with doctors at Gemelli Hospital in Rome working around the clock to stabilize him after a severe lung infection led to a dangerous respiratory crisis....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cosmos-insurance-envisions-an-angelic-world-for-its-new-campaign
How often have you wished to live in a world where unexpected events, accidents, problems, and bad moments were nonexistent? In other words, an angelic world?...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/who-is-the-face-behind-the-new-superhome-center
The king of cement, Filaretos Kaltsidis, is behind the sale of Superhome DIY....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/organs-of-abused-child-donated-after-tragic-death
Early Tuesday morning, doctors at Pagni Hospital in Heraklion completed the organ retrieval procedure for little Angelos, the boy who was declared brain dead after suffering severe abuse at the hands of his mother and her partner....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/police-have-never-seen-a-child-so-badly-abused
The atmosphere outside the Heraklion courthouse is tense as people gather to await the testimonies of the 26-year-old mother and her 44-year-old partner for the abuse of little Angelos, who is fighting for his life in the ICU of Heraklion University General Hospital....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/doctor-allegedly-demands-money-for-faster-appointments
There’s been a new storm brewing in Cyprus' public health system after two complaints were filed against doctors allegedly asking for bribes to expedite patient appointments and surgeries. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/1-doctor-fired-for-bribery-over-patient-s-surgery
A government doctor in Cyprus has been accused of bribery, following claims that he demanded money from a patient's family without issuing any receipts....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/university-of-nicosia-ranks-1-in-cyprus-and-greece-in-four-subject-areas-in-2025
The University of Nicosia (UNIC) achieves top rankings in Cyprus and Greece across four subject areas, according to the 2025 Times Higher Education (THE) World University Rankings by Subject....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/husband-allegedly-shoots-wife-after-she-calls-police-for-help
A quiet Sunday afternoon in Pegeia turned into a scene of horror when a 46-year-old woman called the police, saying her husband was threatening to kill her....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/nurses-took-on-second-jobs-and-covered-for-eachother
During Thursday's meeting of the Parliamentary Audit Committee, a finding that troubled attendees arose during discussions about the Audit Office's report on the central administration of the State Health Services Organization (SHSO)....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/18-year-old-footballer-alleges-assault-by-coach
A footballer playing in the K19 league has alleged that he was assaulted by his team's coach....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/important-changes-coming-to-ghs-medicine-prices
The Health Insurance Organisation (HIO) has announced adjustments to the cost of medications provided through the General Healthcare System (GHS), with changes set to take effect on February 3....
