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31. FT: Netanyahu called on EU to pressure Egypt to accept Gaza refugees

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu sought to convince European leaders to put pressure on Egypt to accept refugees from Gaza, according to people briefed on the discussions....

32. Gynecologist ordered to pay €2.5 million in landmark medical negligence case

In a recent court ruling on a case of medical negligence, a gynecologist in Cyprus has been ordered to pay a substantial sum of €2.5 million....

33. Dangerous catfish species spotted in Cyprus seas

The Department of Fisheries and Marine Research has issued a public alert regarding the discovery of a new species of catfish, Plotosus lineatus, in the waters of Cyprus....

34. GHS welcomes Ygia Polyclinic

On Monday, September 25, 2023, the "" Polyclinic officially became part of the General Health System, offering inpatient care and a First Aid Department...

35. The European Health Insurance Card (EHIC) is your passport to health

The European Health Insurance Card (EHIC) is a valuable resource for European citizens, providing access to essential healthcare services during temporary stays in 27 European Union (EU) countries. ...

36. 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...

37. 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....

38. Gang rape horrors shake Italy: 7 men accused, victim's assault filmed

The treatment is already allowed on a voluntary basis in several EU countries, but only in Poland is it currently compulsory for rapists and child sex abusers....

39. 13-year-old cyclist injured in Paphos traffic collision

A 13-year-old cyclist, who got injured in a traffic accident on Thursday afternoon at the roundabout where Ellados and Evagora Pallikaridi avenues intersect in Paphos, is currently being treated for a broken collarbone at Makarios Hospital in Nicosia....

40. Proper disposal of medical waste needed to prevent wastewater contamination

Improper disposal of unused or expired medicines, whether in waste bins or down drains, poses significant risks, according to the Environment Department and Dr. Nikolas Dietis,...

41. Cyprus' vet services doles out feline coronavirus medications

Feline Infectious Peritonitis (FIP), a virus-induced ailment that exclusively affects cats, has raised concerns within the veterinary community. A particular strain of the coronavirus causes FIP, leading to a progressive illness that ultimately results in the cat's demise....

42. Paphos: Vacation tragedy linked to medical mishap

"The bottled water he drank in Paphos (combined with the inadequate medical care he received) was the reason for the infection that caused his death." Vacation Tragedy: Bottled Water and Medical Error Led to UK Tourist's Death" Subtitle: "Coroner's Inquest Reveals Untreated Water Contamination and Medication Mishap"...

43. When drugs for weight and diabetes backfire

Joanie Knight has a message for anyone considering drugs like Ozempic or Wegovy, which have become popular for the dramatic weight loss they can help people achieve....

44. Greek wildfires lead to flight cancellations

Raging wildfires on the Greek island of Rhodes have sparked the evacuation of around 2,000 tourists from its resorts....

45. Experts confront the menace of feline coronavirus

46. Child awarded $800,000 in McDonald's nuggets case

A Broward jury decided the answer was $800,000 Wednesday afternoon, the amount in damages McDonald’s will now have to pay a girl who received second-degree burns from a Chicken McNugget in 2019, a substantial decrease from the $15 million the family’s lawyers had requested....

47. Prioritizing profits over patient safety

Kelly Hanna underwent the amputation of her leg in 2020 after a Michigan doctor, self-proclaimed as the "leg saver," damaged her arteries while attempting to clear away plaque using metal wires....

48. Migrants treated respectfully during repatriation

The Council of Europe's Committee for the Prevention of Torture and Inhuman or Degrading Treatment or Punishment (CPT) has said that persons being returned to their countries were treated with respect by the Cypriot Police but highlighted the need for clear guidelines on the flight preparations and the boarding procedure....

49. Man arrested for shooting neighbor's dog in Paphos

Authorities handcuffed a 58-year-old man in Paphos in a case of shooting a dog....

50. Cyprus calls for medicine market reform

Health Minister for Health Popi Kanari said that Cyprus is in favor of the creation of a single market for medicines, and highlighted the problems that Cyprus faces regarding medicine access as a small member state, during the second day of the Employment, Social Policy, Health and Consumer Affairs Council (EPSCO) of the EU, which was held on Tuesday in Luxembourg in its Health Ministers configuration....

51. French President honors Cypriot doctor for cancer research

French President Emanuel Macron awarded Cypriot doctor Dr. Loizos G. Loizou with the National Order of Merit of France. ...

52. Racial undertones uncertain in Ayia Napa brutal assault

A Turkish Cypriot woman, who was brutally assaulted over the weekend during an escalated altercation with Greek Cypriot men in Ayia Napa, says she is shocked but hopes there will be no worsening of relations between the two communities over the incident...

53. Larnaca man sentenced for assaulting woman holding infant

In a recent ruling, the Larnaca District Court sentenced a 44-year-old man to eight months in jail for assaulting a 29-year-old woman from Congo who was holding her infant last July....

54. Cyprus Cancer Research Institute: Scientific bridge between Europe and Cyprus

An important project for science and humanity was inaugurated on Monday, May 22, at the University of Cyprus campus, the "Nicola David – Pinedo Building" of the Cyprus Cancer Research Institute (CCRI), made possible thanks to the donation of Georgios and Kaiti David in memory of their daughter Nikola, who passed away in 2016 due to cancer....

55. Health Ministry reports 10 deaths and over 2000 cases of covid

Ten deaths were announced by the Ministry of Health between April 21 to May 4 due to COVID-19 as well as 2.404 new cases....

56. Childhood cancer rates in Cyprus among the world's highest, says expert

Children's cancer rates in Cyprus are among the highest in the world, Dr. Loizos Loizou Professor of Pediatrics, Pediatric Oncology, has told CNA, adding that they are investigating the causes....

57. Russian opposition leader Navalny grapples with severe stomach pain in jail

Alexei Navalny, Russia's most prominent opposition politician, is grappling with severe stomach pain in jail that could be some sort of slow-acting poison, his spokeswoman said on Thursday....

58. Delivery driver killed in Nicosia downtown crash

A young delivery driver was killed in a road accident after his motorcycle collided with a vehicle on Thursday night in downtown Nicosia...

59. Officers bitten during arrest of Ayia Napa flasher

A man who was naked from the waist down when he approached a woman in Ayia Napa to ask for help ended up biting police officers who were trying to arrest him...

60. US specialist in Cyprus to treat patient's rare disease, 100% funded by EU

A significant development in the EU medical industry has occurred in Cyprus involving EU cross-border treatment. Greece's National Healthcare Service (EOPYY) recently approved using the "Planned medical treatment abroad" scheme to cover the costs of a Greek patient receiving surgical treatment for a rare disease by a world-leading US-based surgeon in a private hospital in Cyprus. ...