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1. Cyprus to open euthanasia bill debate in September as government prioritizes end-of-life care

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-to-open-euthanasia-bill-debate-in-september-as-government-prioritizes-end-of-life-care

Parliament will begin an article-by-article debate in September on a controversial bill to legalize medically assisted death, with a full vote expected in January 2026. However, the government maintains the move is premature without first expanding palliative care services....

2. New Larnaca ER to open July 25 amid staff shortages and safety concerns

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/new-larnaca-er-to-open-july-25-amid-staff-shortages-and-safety-concerns

In the ongoing crisis surrounding Cyprus’ overstretched emergency services, officials have announced that the much-delayed new Accident and Emergency Department (A&E) at Larnaca General Hospital will be handed over on July 25, but many are skeptical....

3. Health Ministry cracks down on illegal botox, dysport found in clinics and salons

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/health-ministry-cracks-down-on-illegal-botox-dysport-found-in-clinics-and-salons

The Ministry of Health has issued a stark warning after unauthorized Botox and Dysport products were discovered at beauty salons and medical clinics across Cyprus....

4. Child in Limassol found with burns, head injuries; parents arrested

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/child-in-limassol-found-with-burns-head-injuries-parents-arrested

A 22-month-old child was hospitalized with second-degree burns, head injuries, and signs of neglect, authorities said Tuesday....

5. Cyprus serves as lifeline amid Israel-Iran crisis

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-serves-as-lifeline-amid-israel-iran-crisis

As the Israel-Iran crisis reached its peak over the past two weeks, with direct military confrontation and U.S. involvement, Cyprus once again played a small but effective role in the safe evacuation of civilians. ...

6. Watch: Cyprus’ new attack helicopters take flight at Paphos air base

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/watch-cyprus-new-attack-helicopters-take-flight-at-paphos-air-base

A new video obtained by Kathimerini offers the first glimpse of the National Guard’s newly acquired H145M helicopters in action at the Andreas Papandreou Air Base, showcasing the powerful aircraft’s capabilities as part of Cyprus’ growing defense arsenal....

7. Driver hospitalized after car overturns on Tseri highway

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/driver-hospitalized-after-car-overturns-on-tseri-highway

A car overturned on the Tseri highway in Nicosia Sunday afternoon after hitting a roadside guardrail, authorities said....

8. Social media checks now part of U.S. student visa process

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/social-media-checks-now-part-of-u-s-student-visa-process

Foreign students hoping to study in the United States will now face much stricter screening, including having their social media accounts reviewed, under a new U.S. State Department policy announced this week....

9. New Zealand approves component of ''magic mushrooms'' for medicinal use

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/new-zealand-approves-component-of-magic-mushrooms-for-medicinal-use

New Zealand has become the latest country to permit the medicinal use of psilocybin, the active compound in so-called “magic mushrooms,” approving it for treatment-resistant depression under tightly controlled conditions....

10. India’s drone power lands in Cyprus

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/india-s-drone-power-lands-in-cyprus

Indian business interest in Cyprus is gaining momentum, with drone tech leader Drone Destination planning to set up shop on the island....

11. 70,000 units of blood collected annually from voluntary donors in Cyprus

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....

12. Debate over euthanasia bill draws public and political reactions

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/debate-over-euthanasia-bill-draws-public-and-political-reactions

A proposed bill to legalize euthanasia in Cyprus has prompted public discussion and divided opinions among lawmakers, with supporters advocating for open dialogue and critics warning of potential risks....

13. She came back to say thank you...20 years later

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/life/she-came-back-to-say-thank-you-20-years-later

Two decades ago, an 8-year-old British girl named Sophie arrived in Cyprus for a sunny holiday with her family. But what should have been a carefree vacation quickly turned into a nightmare when she collapsed shortly after landing....

14. Woman rescued from sea caves in Famagusta

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/woman-rescued-from-sea-caves-in-famagusta

A woman was rescued Sunday afternoon from the Sea Caves area in Famagusta by crews from the Famagusta Fire Station, according to the Cyprus Fire Service....

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

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-launches-national-campaign-to-combat-‘silent-killer-of-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....

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

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/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....

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

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/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....

18. Joe Biden diagnosed with advanced prostate cancer

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/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....

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

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/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....

20. Four month old baby diagnosed with drug addiction

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/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...

21. Lifesaving help at the push of a button for vulnerable seniors

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,...

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

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/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....

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

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/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....

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

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/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....

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

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/life/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. ...

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

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-reports-38-new-cases-of-metastatic-breast-cancer-each-year

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

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/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....

28. Privacy concerns fuel tension over Afghan students with warts at Engomi School

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....

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

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/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:...

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

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/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. ...

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