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1. Cyprus launches national campaign to combat ‘silent killer’ hypertension

In observance of World Hypertension Day, health leaders in Cyprus have launched a nationwide campaign urging the public to take blood pressure seriously, literally....

2. Cyprus talks humanitarianism, but ducks EU move to press Israel

Cyprus has defended its controversial decision not to back a European Union proposal to review its agreement with Israel, a move aimed at pressuring Tel Aviv to allow more humanitarian aid into Gaza....

3. Burn marks and drawings on bodies found on children in Larissa abuse case

A 32-year-old woman accused of abusing her two young children has been remanded in custody after delivering a lengthy statement to a prosecutor in Larissa....

4. Joe Biden diagnosed with advanced prostate cancer

Former U.S. President Joe Biden, 82, has been diagnosed with an aggressive form of prostate cancer that has spread to his bones, according to a statement from his office on Sunday....

5. Lufthansa flight flew without conscious pilot for 10 minutes, report says

A Lufthansa flight from Frankfurt to Seville was left without an alert pilot for about 10 minutes in February after the co-pilot lost consciousness while alone in the cockpit, according to a report released Thursday by Spanish aviation authorities....

6. Four month old baby diagnosed with drug addiction

A four-month-old baby boy in Aigio, western Greece, has been diagnosed with drug addiction in a heartbreaking case that’s shocked the country...

7. 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,...

8. Abandoned baby found alive next to trash bins in Alimos (video)

A six-month-old baby was found abandoned next to garbage bins in the Athens suburb of Alimos on Tuesday afternoon, in a heartbreaking discovery by the Greek police....

9. School bus overturns in Yalousa area, injuring driver and 10 students (VIDEO)

A serious road accident occurred on Monday afternoon in the area of Yalousa (known locally as Yenierenkoy), located in the Karpasia peninsula, when a school bus overturned, resulting in injuries to the driver and ten students on board....

10. New evidence in Cyprus Papers passport scandal shows photos and faxes pointing to political interference

Testimony continued Tuesday in the high-profile case sparked by Al Jazeera’s 2020 Cyprus Papers investigation, with a police sergeant detailing evidence suggesting political interference and irregularities in the naturalization of foreign investors....

11. Nip, tuck… and anime? What's behind Cyprus’ cosmetic surgery boom

Gone are the days when plastic surgery was just for the rich and famous. In Cyprus, cosmetic procedures have gone mainstream, and business is booming. ...

12. Cyprus reports 38 new cases of metastatic breast cancer each year

13. Greek universities set up shop in Cyprus, but this time, you’ll pay tuition

In a move that’s set to shake up the local university scene, three of Greece’s largest public universities are opening campuses in Cyprus, and unlike back home, they’ll be charging tuition....

14. 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....

15. Cyprus first to lend a hand as Israel battles devastating wildfires

As Israel faces what may be the worst wildfire in its history, the Israeli ambassador to Cyprus took to social media with a heartfelt message of thanks:...

16. Major fires in Israel prompt request for help from Cyprus (VIDEOS)

Wildfires have been sweeping through the western parts of Jerusalem, rekindling concerns in areas affected by similar fires last week. ...

17. 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....

18.  Systemic neglect: Cyprus forces re-evaluations for lifelong disabilities, stripping vital benefits

Cyprus’ disability assessment system is under fire for failing to recognize congenital hearing loss as a permanent condition, prompting calls from lawmakers and disability advocates for urgent reforms....

19. New fast-track clinic to speed up care at Paphos General Hospital

A new Rapid Response Clinic is set to launch at Paphos General Hospital this June, offering faster care to patients with less urgent needs and aiming to ease pressure on the Accident and Emergency (A&E) department....

20. Dispute among bus drivers turns deadly in Astromeritis; 57-year-old held in custody

Investigations are underway following the death of 66-year-old Andreas Michailides, who died Saturday after an altercation outside a local cafe....

21. Now doctors 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? ...

22. Government hourly workers say they're fed up, and they want a raise

It’s official: Cyprus’ hourly government employees are tired of feeling like second-class citizens in their own departments....

23. More viper sightings in the Cyprus countryside (video)

If you’re heading out for a springtime walk along Cyprus' country roads or trails, keep your eyes peeled, and your cool. A recent spike in viper sightings has prompted fresh warnings from experts, especially as more people take to nature during the warmer months....

24. Shark attack off Israel's Mediterranean coast

In a rare and chilling incident off Israel’s Mediterranean coast, authorities are searching for a swimmer believed to have been bitten by a shark near Olga Beach, just north of Hadera....

25. Rapid response rescue motorcycles rolled out in Limassol to cut emergency response times

The State Health Services Organisation has deployed rapid response rescue motorcycles in Limassol for the first time...

26. Nicosia’s historic olive grove to be relocated for major urban project

All olive trees from the historic grove in the “Metochi tou Kykkou” area of Nicosia will be uprooted and replanted in a newly designated green space at the center of the site as part of plans to transform the land into a mixed-use urban development....

27. Workplace accident in Limassol leaves 60-year-old in critical condition

A 60-year-old man is in critical condition following a workplace accident Tuesday morning at a construction site in Limassol....

28. Kykkos monastery’s mega project set to transform Engomi

A major new development is taking shape in Engomi, Nicosia, on land owned by the Kykkos Monastery. The project is one of the largest mixed-use developments Cyprus has seen and is designed to transform the area surrounding the “Agios Prokopios” Metochi into a modern urban center....

29. U.S. officials in Cyprus for final checks before visa-free travel greenlight

A team of U.S. State Department and Congressional officials arrived in Cyprus on Monday to carry out the final technical checks required for the country’s entry into the coveted U.S. Visa Waiver Program (VWP). ...

30. Violent confrontation in Oroklini leaves man seriously injured, infant hospitalized (videos)

A violent confrontation erupted on Saturday at an apartment complex in Oroklini, Larnaca, leaving a foreign man seriously injured and a 9-month-old infant hospitalized as a precaution....