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1. Texas-based AI powerhouse Tenstorrent expands to Cyprus

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/texas-based-ai-powerhouse-tenstorrent-expands-to-cyprus

One of the fastest-growing U.S. artificial intelligence companies is looking to set up shop in Cyprus, in a move that could boost the island's ambition to become a tech hub in the Eastern Mediterranean....

2. €100 ER fee only for tourists, not GESY patients

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....

3. COVID-19 resurgence alarms Asia as cases soar in Hong Kong, Singapore and beyond

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....

4. Cyprus Parliament approves bill for decentralized hospital administration

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....

5. Now doctors can access your health records anywhere in Europe

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/now-you-can-access-your-health-records-anywhere-in-europe

We’ve all been there: you're traveling in another country, and suddenly, you need to see a doctor. But what if the doctor doesn’t know your medical history? ...

6. Doctor shortages and management issues plague Famagusta General Hospital

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....

7. New health bill ensures no more prescriptions from non-GESY doctors

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....

8. Ex-Health Minister Pamboridis warns of efforts to weaken GESY

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/ex-health-minister-pamboridis-warns-of-efforts-to-weaken-gesy

Former Health Minister Giorgos Pamboridis has made explosive claims about attempts to undermine Cyprus’ General Health System (GESY), warning that financial and political interests are working behind the scenes to weaken the public healthcare scheme....

9. AI Auditing or Auditing AI? Ensuring Accountability and Trust

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/ai-auditing-or-auditing-ai-ensuring-accountability-and-trust

As artificial intelligence (AI) systems are used more and more in core business models in multiple sectors such as finance, healthcare, technology, and human resources, ensuring their transparency, fairness, integrity and reliability is paramount....

10. Whispers of power, lent-friendly meals, and a mission impossible

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/whispers-of-power-lent-friendly-meals-and-a-mission-impossible

These are whispers—'Whispers of the Heart', as Michalis Hatzigiannis once sang—so take them with a grain of salt. A meeting reportedly took place between Young Nikos and Elder Nikos....

11. Court grants private doctors prescription rights under GESY

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 ...

12. President Christodoulides: ‘Together, we are changing Cyprus’

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/president-christodoulides-‘together-we-are-changing-cyprus

President Nicos Christodoulides reflected on his administration’s accomplishments during a televised sit-down with journalists, marking two years since he took office....

13. Calls for resignation of SHSO board amid growing healthcare concerns

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/calls-for-resignation-of-shso-board-amid-growing-healthcare-concerns

The resignation of the Board of Directors of the Cyprus Health Services Organization was demanded today during a Parliamentary Health Committee meeting discussing the 2025 budgets for SHSO and the Health Insurance Organization....

14. Too much sun, too much wind, too little strategy.

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....

15. Hôtel-Dieu de France expands to Limassol

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/hotel-dieu-de-france-expands-to-limassol

Investment in Limassol’s healthcare sector is gaining momentum, with the renowned Hôtel-Dieu de France hospital from Beirut set to establish a state-of-the-art medical center in the heart of the city....

16. National strategy for eating disorders in development

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/national-strategy-for-eating-disorders-in-development

The Ministry of Health is developing a national strategy to address eating disorders....

17. Anti-immigration rhetoric grows, but immigrants could help Europe's (and Cyprus') aging populations

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/anti-immigration-rhetoric-grows-but-immigrants-could-help-europe-s-aging-populations

The rise of far-right, anti-immigration politics across Europe is threatening to accelerate the continent’s demographic decline, experts warn, potentially triggering economic instability, labor shortages, and soaring costs for elderly care....

18. Cyprus scores above EU average in Life Satisfaction Survey

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-scores-above-eu-average-in-life-satisfaction-survey

A recent Eurostat survey has revealed that life satisfaction in the European Union (EU) averaged 7.3 out of 10 in 2023....

19. Doctor fired for bribery over patient’s surgery

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....

20. Abu Dhabi’s PureHealth expands into Cyprus

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/abu-dhabi-s-purehealth-expands-into-cyprus

Cypriot citizens may soon see noticeable changes in their healthcare services following a significant acquisition deal involving PureHealth, an Abu Dhabi-based healthcare company....

21. Greek companies dominate Cyprus market with expanding investments

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/greek-companies-dominate-cyprus-market-with-expanding-investments

In recent years, a wave of Greek companies has been making significant strides in Cyprus, investing across various sectors and expanding their reach....

22. Important changes coming to GHS medicine prices

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....

23. Doctors sound alarm on HIO's new Policy

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/radiologists-sound-alarm-on-hio-s-new-policy

The Cyprus Radiological Society (CRS) has strongly condemned the Health Insurance Organization (HIO)'s decision to allow "other doctors" to conduct radiological examinations starting January 2025, effectively replacing radiologists....

24. Hospitals brace for more visits as infections rise with school reopenings

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/hospitals-brace-for-more-visits-as-infections-rise-with-school-reopenings

Seasonal infections are picking up across Cyprus, with flu cases, the RSV virus, and COVID-19 leading the charge....

25. Thank God for GESY!

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/thank-god-for-gesy

The recent news surrounding the murder of United Healthcare CEO Brian Thompson and the arrest of Luigi Mangione, the suspected shooter, has sparked an intense debate. As an American who grew up in Los Angeles and now calls Cyprus home, I find the entire case deeply thought-provoking, especially in light of my own personal experiences with healthcare systems....

26. ELPIS is a lifeline for victims of domestic violence

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/elpis-is-a-lifeline-for-victims-of-domestic-violence

The “ELPIS” application, designed specifically for victims of domestic violence at high risk, will become operational in the coming days....

27. Luigi Mangione: The Ivy League graduate turned suspected murderer

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/luigi-mangione-the-ivy-league-graduate-turned-murderer

In a saga that feels ripped straight from a Netflix thriller, Luigi Mangione, a once-promising Ivy League graduate from a prominent Maryland family, finds himself at the center of one of the year’s most jaw-dropping scandals....

28. Tragic death of a 7-year-old sparks outrage

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/tragic-death-of-7-year-old-sparks-outrage-over-state-of-public-healthcare-in-cyprus

A tragic incident has sparked widespread anger and calls for accountability after a 7-year-old child from Paphos died following a series of alleged mishandlings by the island's public healthcare system....

29. Internet sleuths go silent on CEO’s murder

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/internet-sleuths-go-silent-on-ceo-s-murder

In the wake of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson’s murder in New York City, a striking silence has emerged from the typically active online community of amateur internet sleuths....

30. Temporary truce in the healthcare sector as December showdown looms

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/temporary-truce-in-the-healthcare-sector-as-december-showdown-looms

A temporary truce has been reached in the healthcare sector following the 48-hour doctors' strike....