https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/parekklisia-students-walk-out-demand-swift-infrastructure-attention
In a poignant demonstration against the school's crumbling infrastructure and alleged governmental negligence, students of Parekklisia Primary School orchestrated a two-hour walkout, seizing the streets with fervent calls for change....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/who-sounds-alarm-on-mysterious-child-respiratory-illness-in-northern-china
In response to a respiratory illness affecting children in northern China, the World Health Organization (WHO) has requested ''detailed information'' from Chinese authorities. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/ethical-issues-hang-heavy-on-controversial-organ-retrieval-method-in-donors
A heated controversy has erupted among major hospitals in New York City over a groundbreaking heart retrieval method for organ donors, exposing ethical concerns surrounding the delicate balance between life and death in medical practice....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/professor-spyros-makridakis-among-the-most-highly-cited-researchers-in-the-world
Professor Spyros Makridakis, Director of the University of Nicosia (UNIC) Institute for the Future (IFF) is among the most Highly Cited Researchers in the world, according to the list Highly Cited Researchers™....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/ey-cyprus-shines-a-spotlight-on-workplace-wellbeing-in-successful-webcast-event
EY Cyprus is pleased to announce the successful completion of its highly anticipated webcast event, where the results of the Cyprus Workplace Wellbeing Survey were presented. The event, held on November 20th, brought together industry leaders, professionals, and stakeholders to discuss and dissect the findings of this significant survey. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/eu-commissioner-s-urgent-call-for-sustainable-pesticides-reform
In a significant move for environmental and agricultural sustainability, the European Commission put forth legislative proposals in June 2022 aimed at curbing the use of the most hazardous pesticides. The proposal outlines a bold plan to achieve a 50% reduction by 2030....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/jews-in-la-protest-for-ceasefire-in-gaza
In a rain-soaked protest on Hollywood Boulevard, over 1,000 demonstrators demanded an immediate ceasefire in Gaza. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/diabetes-diagnosed-in-over-12-of-cypriot-population
Minister of Health Popi Kanari has stated that, according to data from the International Diabetes Federation, one in 10 adults worldwide lives with diabetes, while in Cyprus, 12.7% of the population has been diagnosed with the disease....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/israel-accuses-hamas-of-hospital-exploitation
Gaza’s Shifa Hospital has become the focus of a dayslong stalemate in Israel’s war against the Hamas militant group....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/minister-unleashes-4-boost-for-retirees
In a significant move to enhance the well-being of pensioners, Labor and Social Insurance Minister Yiannis Panayiotou declared a nearly 4% increase in basic pensions for the upcoming year....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-confronts-alarming-rise-in-children-s-mental-health-struggles
A recent study by the World Health Organization (WHO) reveals alarming rates of mental health issues among children in Cyprus. One in three or one in four children, both globally and locally, report recurring mental health challenges more than once a week, according to the WHO Health Behaviour in School-aged Children....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-s-mental-health-services-focus-on-prevention
In a world where the challenges of modern life continue to escalate, the importance of comprehensive mental health services cannot be overstated....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/airstrikes-rockets-and-buildings-claim-over-3-600-child-lives-in-gaza
The murders of Alexis Mavromichalis (Alexoui) and Thanasis Kalogeropoulos present a challenging puzzle for investigators. They are grappling with a wealth of information related to the open conflicts involving the victims.
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https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/healthcare-ethics-scrutinized-as-concerns-arise-over-dual-practice-doctors
Recent speculations have emerged regarding doctors affiliated with the General Healthcare System (GESY), primarily in surgical specialties, who are reportedly providing services in hospitals and clinics outside of the GESY framework....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-braces-for-migrant-influx-by-expanding-pournara-center
The Minister of Interior, Mr. Constantinos Ioannou, has issued instructions to gradually expand the capacity of the First Reception Centre, Pournara, to accommodate a larger number of people. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/gunman-s-attack-leaves-22-dead-in-lewiston
At least 22 people are said to have been killed after a shooting in the US state of Maine, with the suspect - a firearms instructor - still at large....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/gaza-s-fuel-shortage-claims-2-000-young-lives
Aid agencies are calling for a ceasefire in Gaza as doctors warn an Israeli blockade on fuel means many more vulnerable babies and wounded people in hospitals will soon die. One agency says at least 2,000 children in Gaza have been killed in the past few weeks....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/4-day-workweek-success-and-ai-s-future-impact-according-to-an-ey-veteran
Riaz Shah, a four-decade member of EY (Ernst & Young), now engaged in global projects, with a particular focus on education and startup entrepreneurship, took center stage at the 6th Digital Agenda Cyprus Summit....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/bedbug-infestation-sparks-unusual-scene-in-the-city-of-lights
A video has surfaced showing multiple mattresses piled up and littering a street in Paris, France, amid a current bedbug infestation....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/ted-ex-speaker-riaz-shah-at-the-digital-agenda-summit-2023
Riaz Shah, a member of the TED-ex community for over forty years, is renowned as a top speaker on the future of work and the workspaces of tomorrow. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/surgery-cost-inquiry-leads-to-heated-confrontation-with-doctor
The Patient Rights Observatory of the Federation of patient associations of Cyprus (OSAK) has recently received complaints regarding various issues related to healthcare services in Cyprus....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/officials-unveil-bold-dual-vaccination-strategy
Cyprus' Ministry of Health has unveiled its vaccination strategy for the upcoming fall/winter season, targeting COVID-19 and seasonal influenza. Key highlights include:...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/airlift-saves-62-year-old-ailing-passenger-in-cyprus
In a carefully coordinated operation overseen by the Larnaca Search and Rescue Coordination Center (KSΕD), a 62-year-old patient was safely transported to Paphos General Hospital on Tuesday afternoon....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/rising-prostate-cancer-cases-in-cyprus-sound-alarm-bells-for-men-s-health
New data reveals a concerning increase in prostate cancer cases in Cyprus, with 656 cases detected in 2020, compared to 550 in 2019. Prostate cancer is the most prevalent form of cancer among European men, a...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/oregon-s-magic-mushroom-trials-draw-thousands
Psilocybin tea, wind chimes and a tie-dye mattress await those coming to an office suite in Eugene to trip on magic mushrooms....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/over-200-000-dead-animals-reported-in-thessaly
More than 200,000 dead animals have been declared to the Hellenic Agricultural Insurance Organization (ELGA) in Thessaly, central Greece, according to Minister of Rural Development and Food Lefteris Avgenakis....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/infectious-diseases-spike-after-storm-daniel-hits
Health authorities are closely monitoring citizens’ visits to medical units in the areas affected by storm Daniel in order to detect and pre-empt potential outbreaks of infectious diseases....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/second-fence-erected-at-pournara-migrant-reception-center
The Interior Ministry has announced the installation of a second reinforcing fence around the perimeter of the ''Pournara'' reception center in Kokkinotrimithia, Nicosia district. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/ai-reveals-4-year-old-s-diagnosis
During the COVID-19 lockdown, Courtney bought a bounce house for her two young children. Soon after, her son, Alex, then 4, began experiencing pain....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/over-10-000-reported-dead-in-libya-floods
Libya’s eastern city of Derna has buried 700 people killed in devastating flooding and 10,000 were reported missing as rescuers teams struggled to retrieve many more bodies from the horrific deluge, officials said Tuesday....
