https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/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....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/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....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/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....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/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....
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? ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/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....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/more-viper-sightings-in-the-cyprus-countryside
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....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/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....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/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...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/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....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/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....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/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....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/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). ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/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....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-considers-cutting-edge-cell-transplant-center
A proposal to create a unit for stem cell treatments, including allogeneic transplants (where stem cells are taken from a donor), was presented today to the Parliamentary Committee on Health....
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....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/audit-exposes-gaps-in-health-ministry-s-grant-and-payment-systems
In a recent audit by the Auditor General on the Ministry of Health's activities for 2022 and 2023, a number of financial discrepancies and issues have come to light, particularly in the way grants were distributed and payments were handled. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/the-alarming-impact-of-chronic-obstructive-pulmonary-disease-copd-in-cyprus
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) is a leading cause of death worldwide, yet it remains less recognized than other pulmonary conditions like lung cancer....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/suspended-ex-commissioner-still-paid-thousands-while-awaiting-trial
By next June, former Volunteer Commissioner Giannakis Giannakis will have received a staggering €76,800 from the state—despite being suspended for allegedly forging his diploma and altering his final high school grades....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/teenager-fights-for-life-on-ventilator-after-meningitis-diagnosis
A 17-year-old student is in serious condition in the Intensive Care Unit at Nicosia General Hospital after being diagnosed with meningitis....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/daleela-sets-sail-again-cyprus-greece-ferry-resumes-for-2025
The Cyprus-Greece passenger ferry is gearing up for another season, with the Daleela setting sail from Limassol on Saturday, May 31. The service, now in its fourth year, will run 22 round trips between Cyprus and Piraeus, continuing to offer travelers an alternative to air travel....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/give-a-stray-a-second-chance-by-joining-the-mission-to-save-homeless-animals-in-cyprus
Don't just talk the talk, take action and make a difference in Cyprus. God knows we need it!...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/hope-fades-as-search-for-missing-migrants-off-cape-greco-suspended
Authorities have called off the search for migrants who were aboard a boat that overturned in international waters southeast of Cape Greco....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/limassol-general-hospital-enters-a-new-era-with-major-upgrades
Limassol General Hospital is undergoing significant modernization to enhance patient care and service efficiency....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/hellenic-seaplanes-sets-sights-on-launching-cyprus-first-seaplane-routes
Cyprus, with its strategic geographical position, has the potential to become a key hub for seaplane routes, both domestically and across the Eastern Mediterranean....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/new-health-and-education-complex-to-transform-lakatamia
Investments in Cyprus' health sector are booming, with new hospital units sprouting up across the island....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/meningitis-cases-–-ministry-of-health-guidelines-for-prevention-and-management
The diagnosis of two cases of meningococcal disease has prompted action from Medical Services and Public Health Authorities, which are closely monitoring developments and remain on high alert, having already activated the relevant protocols....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/seven-dead-search-ongoing-for-missing-migrants-off-cavo-greko
A desperate search is underway in the waters off Cape Greco after a boat carrying over 20 Syrian men capsized 25 nautical miles offshore, in international waters. Despite overnight rescue efforts, authorities have yet to locate any additional survivors....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/three-dead-search-ongoing-after-migrant-boat-sinks-off-cavo-greko
A desperate search is underway off the coast of Cyprus after a migrant boat capsized in international waters near Cape Greco, leaving at least three people dead and many still missing....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/tragic-death-of-9-month-old-baby-left-in-a-car
A heartbreaking incident occurred on Friday afternoon (March 14) in Nicosia, when a 9-month-old baby was found dead after being left in a car for several hours....
