https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/measles-surges-in-europe-and-the-u-s-is-cyprus-next
A disease that many thought was gone for good is making an alarming return. Measles, a highly contagious virus once considered nearly eradicated in developed countries, is back with a vengeance in both the United States and Europe....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/fewer-kids-getting-vaccinated-worldwide-experts-warn-cyprus-not-immune
Fewer children around the world are getting vaccinated, and health experts say that’s putting millions of young lives at risk, even in countries like Cyprus, where coverage is still high....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/toxic-fungus-tied-to-‘pharaoh-s-curse-yields-promising-leukemia-drug
A fungus once feared as the source of the so-called “Pharaoh’s Curse” has been transformed into a potential treatment for leukemia, according to researchers at the University of Pennsylvania....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/why-the-u-s-china-trade-war-matters-to-cyprus-and-europe
As the United States sharpens its rhetoric against China’s trade practices, reviving a tariff-heavy policy rooted in the Trump years, global markets are once again bracing for impact. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-faces-uncertainty-as-trump-s-tariffs-target-global-trade
In a dramatic move that has sent shockwaves through global trade, US President Donald Trump has imposed hefty tariffs on imports from several key countries, ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/norwegian-ski-jumping-team-accused-of-manipulating-ski-suits-to-fly-farther
Is nothing sacred anymore? You’d think ski jumping would be immune to cheating—after all, how can you manipulate something as straightforward as launching off a ramp?...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/meritocracy-privilege-and-the-cypriot-dream-reflections-on-the-english-school-controversy
Children and adolescents in many parts of the world, including Cyprus, face real problems. Bombs rain down on Ukraine, poverty ravages Gaza, school shootings plague the USA, natural disasters devastate the poorest regions, and here in Cyprus, an entire family recently perished in a tragic house fire....
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....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/ey-the-biggest-risks-facing-cyprus-and-governments-worldwide
As we move further into 2025, governments around the world, including Cyprus, are facing a range of challenges....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/groundbreaking-cancer-study-by-cyprus-institute-of-neurology-and-genetics
Researchers from CING have published a new study in Cancers, offering significant insights for the accurate staging and early detection of multiple myeloma....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/woman-thrives-after-groundbreaking-pig-kidney-transplant
Towana Looney, a 53-year-old Alabama resident, is enjoying a new lease on life after receiving a gene-edited pig kidney in a groundbreaking transplant at NYU Langone Health last month....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/life/amid-war-and-displacement-gaza-s-christians-hold-onto-faith-we-re-still-here
In Gaza, where war has ravaged communities, a small but resilient group of Christians has continued to celebrate Christmas, defying the odds and remaining steadfast despite the intense challenges they face....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/over-50-of-advanced-melanoma-patients-survive-10-years
A groundbreaking trial has shown that more than half of patients diagnosed with advanced melanoma now survive at least 10 years when treated with a combination of two immunotherapy drugs....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/first-ever-mrna-vaccine-for-lung-cancer-begins-human-trials
Doctors have launched the first clinical trial of an mRNA vaccine designed to treat lung cancer, a groundbreaking step that could significantly impact survival rates....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/monkeypox-outbreak-over-500-dead-who-sounds-alarm
Last Wednesday, the World Health Organization (WHO) declared the escalating spread of the so-called "monkeypox" virus in Africa as a global health emergency....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/virus-in-newborns-linked-to-autism-risk-study-finds
A common virus in newborns may significantly increase their risk of developing autism, according to a new study....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/tiny-proteins-in-liver-tumors-may-hold-key-to-new-cancer-vaccines
Scientists have made an exciting discovery that could lead to new cancer vaccines, according to a study published in the journal Science Advances....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/christodoulides-we-cannot-accept-the-28-migrants-in-the-buffer-zone
The President of the Republic stated, ''We cannot accept the 28 migrants in the buffer zone because we cannot allow the creation of a new migrant route.''...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/hadjimanoli-we-hope-to-expand-into-the-asian-market
Marina Hadjimanoli stepped into her role as Deputy Minister of Shipping amidst a period of upheaval, with the shipping sector grappling with various challenges including geopolitical conflicts and safeguarding supply chains against potential terrorist threats targeting merchant vessels....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/vaccine-triggers-robust-immune-response-against-brain-cancer
In groundbreaking trials, scientists have unveiled a pioneering mRNA cancer vaccine, igniting a robust immune response to combat deadly brain tumors. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/european-airfares-hit-20-30-increase-from-2019-to-2023
Throughout the summer of 2023, air travel across Europe witnessed a significant uptick in prices, with fares soaring 20 to 30% higher compared to pre-pandemic levels in 2019, according to recent data from E data.E. released in October....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/new-vaccine-shows-promise-against-deadly-skin-cancer
In a groundbreaking development in cancer treatment, doctors are conducting trials on what could be the world’s first personalized mRNA vaccine against melanoma, marking a potential game-changer in the fight against cancer....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/netflix-vs-the-world-unraveling-the-future-of-streaming-wars
In the rapidly evolving landscape of streaming services, industry titans are facing a pivotal moment as they navigate through a period of consolidation and uncertainty. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/new-jersey-and-new-york-shaken-by-strongest-quake-in-100-years
A rare magnitude 4.8 earthquake jolted New Jersey on Friday, surprising residents across the Northeast United States, an area unaccustomed to significant seismic activity....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-cracks-down-on-smoking-in-cars
In Cyprus, lighting up a cigarette in your car could cost you a hefty sum if kids are riding along. It's one of those lesser-known traffic violations that could hit your wallet hard - a whopping 300 euros!...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/hiv-removed-from-cells-researchers-find
In a groundbreaking development, scientists have utilized the Nobel Prize-winning Crispr gene-editing technology to eliminate HIV from infected cells....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/supreme-court-clears-trump-for-2024-ballots-despite-capitol-riots-role
The U.S. Supreme Court delivered a pivotal decision on Monday, stating that former President Donald Trump cannot be barred from 2024 ballots due to his role in the January 6, 2021, Capitol attack...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/kasselakis-vows-to-end-mp-immunity
Stefanos Kasselakis, the leader of the main opposition SYRIZA, has pledged to abolish the immunity of MPs from prosecution if his party comes into power.
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https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/ancient-zombie-viruses-stir-beneath-melting-permafrost
In a chilling revelation, scientists have unearthed a concerning array of ancient pathogens from beneath the permafrost in Siberia, indicating a potential threat of a bizarre new pandemic looming on humanity’s horizon....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/covid-19-jn-1-sub-variant-surpasses-3000-cases
Coronavirus outbreaks are increasing in Cyprus and Europe in general, following the emergence of the ''Omicron 2'' JN.1 sub variant....