https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/70-000-units-of-blood-collected-annually-from-voluntary-donors-in-cyprus
Cyprus collects about 70,000 units of blood each year through voluntary donations, placing the country among the top in Europe in meeting its national blood supply needs, the Ministry of Health said Friday....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/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....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cosmos-insurance-organizes-a-voluntary-blood-donation-in-larnaca
As part of its commitment to social responsibility and ongoing contribution to society, COSMOS Insurance is organizing a voluntary blood donation in collaboration with the Larnaca Blood Donation Center...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/paralimni-deryneia-earns-most-blue-flags-in-cyprus-as-island-celebrates-record-year-for-beach-quality
The Municipality of Paralimni-Deryneia has been recognized as the national leader in coastal excellence, receiving 18 of Cyprus’s 66 Blue Flag awards at the 2025 national ceremony held Wednesday at Fig Tree Bay, Protaras....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/unlawful-dna-testing-for-birth-certificates-violated-family-rights-commissioner-finds
A demand by the Department of Civil Registry and Migration (DCRM) for compulsory DNA testing in a paternity case has been deemed unjustified, according to a report released by the Commissioner for Administration....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/€100-er-fee-only-for-tourists-not-gesy-patients
Patients covered by Cyprus’s national health system (GESY) and other approved groups will not be affected by the recently announced €100 advance fee for Accident and Emergency Department (A\&E) visits, health officials confirmed on Tuesday....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/protein-cookies-recalled-in-cyprus-over-undeclared-allergen
The Ministry of Health has announced a recall of certain protein cookies after undeclared gluten was found in the product, posing a potential risk to individuals with gluten intolerance, allergies or celiac disease....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/covid-19-resurgence-alarms-asia-as-cases-soar-in-hong-kong-singapore-and-beyond
A fresh wave of COVID-19 is spreading through parts of Asia, including Hong Kong, Singapore, China and Thailand, prompting health authorities to renew warnings as infections and hospitalizations rise....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/university-of-limassol-inaugurates-department-of-psychology-marking-a-milestone-in-academic-excellence
The University of Limassol (UoL) proudly announced the official inauguration of its Department of Psychology during a distinguished ceremony held at the Elias Beach Hotel in Limassol....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/lifesaving-help-at-the-push-of-a-button-for-vulnerable-seniors
Elderly people living alone or far from their families will soon have access to round-the-clock emergency help and emotional support,...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/life/the-happiness-well-being-fair-is-back
The Municipality of Strovolos and the Strovolos Open School, in collaboration with CARDET and the Institute of Development – N. Charalambous, are bringing back the Happiness & Well-Being Fair...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-parliament-approves-bill-for-decentralized-hospital-administration
The House of Representatives approved a bill Thursday aimed at decentralizing the management of Cyprus’ public hospitals, in a move supporters say will address widespread healthcare inefficiencies and region-specific challenges....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-faces-eu-fines-over-toxic-landfills-12-years-and-still-no-cleanup
The European Commission has had enough. Back in 2013, the European Court of Justice found that Cyprus had violated EU waste rules at two landfill sites in Kotsiatis and Vati. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/alcohol-sales-to-minors-on-the-rise-and-no-one-seems-to-be-stopping-it
More and more teenagers in Cyprus are getting their hands on alcohol, and they’re not hiding it. In the afternoons, groups of underage drinkers are gathering in public parks across the island, bottles in hand, as the sale of alcohol to minors spirals out of control....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/privacy-concerns-fuel-tension-over-afghan-students-with-warts-at-engomi-school
A group of five Afghan-origin children were sent home from Engomi A’ Primary School after arriving with visible skin warts, despite presenting a doctor's note indicating the condition was in remission....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/infant-hospitalized-with-meningitis-in-serious-condition-fourth-case-in-cyprus-in-2025
A 3.5-month-old infant is in serious condition at Makarios Hospital in Nicosia after being diagnosed with meningitis, marking the fourth reported case of the disease in Cyprus since the start of 2025....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/transport-ministry-to-relaunch-electric-car-grants-after-public-backlash
The Cypriot government is preparing new grant schemes to support the purchase of electric cars, following criticism over its recent decision to scale back an earlier subsidy program due to low uptake....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/ayia-napa-pharmacies-to-stay-open-longer-year-round
The long-standing confusion over pharmacy hours in Ayia Napa, especially during the busy tourist months, is finally being cleared up. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/politics-served-with-a-side-of-flaouna-karousos-vs-koumis-chartsiotis-dishes-blame-and-electra-fizzles
An all-out brawl on social media, right in the middle of the holy Easter days, between the President of the Famagusta Tourism Development Board and former Minister under Anastasiades' government, Yiannis Karousos, and the current Deputy Minister of Tourism, Kostas Koumis....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/foreign-owned-hair-salons-draw-scrutiny-over-operating-hours-lack-of-oversight
The Pancyprian Federation of Hairdressers and Barbers is raising concerns about what it describes as unfair competition from hair salons and barbershops operated by foreign nationals....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/tourism-win-housing-headache-as-airbnbs-boom-in-cyprus
With over 12,000 short-term rentals currently in operation (and counting), Cyprus has become a hotspot for travelers seeking more flexible and often cheaper accommodation than traditional hotels. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-cracks-down-on-easter-food-safety-with-island-wide-inspections
As Cypriots prepare for their Easter feasts, the Ministry of Agriculture is stepping up efforts to ensure that what ends up on the table is safe, fresh, and exactly what it claims to be....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/system-failure-or-failure-of-its-operators
The recent, catastrophic failure of the Ministry of Social Welfare and the Social Welfare Services to provide necessary protection to five children is yet another example of a systemic issue, ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/paphos-mayor-slams-delayed-autopsy-for-62-year-old-man
Paphos Mayor Phedon Phedonos on Thursday criticized the Health Ministry and state forensic pathologists over what he described as an unacceptable delay in performing an autopsy on a 62-year-old man who died Wednesday....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/1-the-power-of-collaboration-a-step-forward-for-the-protection-of-the-mediterranean-monk-seal-monachus-monachus
On March 29, 2025, the Cap St Georges Hotel & Resort in Agios Georgios, Paphos, hosted a significant event titled "Mediterranean Seal: An iconic species of the Mediterranean – Past, Present and Future." ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/audit-exposes-gaps-in-health-ministry-s-grant-and-payment-systems
In a recent audit by the Auditor General on the Ministry of Health's activities for 2022 and 2023, a number of financial discrepancies and issues have come to light, particularly in the way grants were distributed and payments were handled. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/welcome-home-panagis
After a long journey and months of care, Panagis, the Mediterranean monk seal who captured hearts last year, is finally heading back to the Cypriot seas. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/ministries-of-labor-and-health-outline-efforts-in-the-national-strategy-for-autism
The Ministries of Labor and Health have outlined their efforts toward implementing the National Strategy and Action Plan for Autism (2024-2028) in a recent response to AKEL MP George Koukoumas....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/foxes-roam-central-nicosia-sparking-curiosity-and-concern
Foxes have been spotted in central Nicosia, raising both interest and concern among residents. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/teenager-fights-for-life-on-ventilator-after-meningitis-diagnosis
A 17-year-old student is in serious condition in the Intensive Care Unit at Nicosia General Hospital after being diagnosed with meningitis....
