https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/harris-surges-in-polls-but-faces-key-test-in-first-debate-with-trump
The June 27 debate between President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump marked a turning point in the race, leading to Biden's exit from the campaign on July 21. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/multicare-elite-by-universal-life-delivers-unparalleled-medical-coverage-with-the-highest-limits-in-cyprus
Interview with Accident & Health Manager of Universal Life Stelios Sofroniou...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/police-under-investigation-after-bulgarian-in-paphos-killed-and-emergency-calls-ignored
Authorities are pursuing disciplinary action against four police officers following the brutal murder of 41-year-old Petya Krateva from Bulgaria, a resident of Paphos, allegedly by her former husband....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/jd-vance-tells-kamala-harris-go-to-hell-over-trump-s-cemetery-dispute
Republican vice presidential nominee Sen. JD Vance (R-Ohio) sharply criticized Vice President Kamala Harris on Wednesday after reports of a confrontation involving......
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/life/tablet-use-linked-to-anger-issues-in-young-kids-study-finds
A new study suggests that giving toddlers a tablet might lead to anger issues as they grow up. Researchers followed a group of preschoolers in Nova Scotia, Canada, and found that kids who used tablets at around 3.5 years old were more likely to have angry outbursts by the time they were 4.5. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/experts-warn-of-dangerous-decline-in-young-people-s-mental-health
Experts are sounding alarms over a ''dangerous'' decline in the mental health of young people worldwide, citing factors such as intergenerational inequality, pervasive social media use, low wages, unstable employment, and the climate crisis....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/mental-health-over-job-security-is-gen-z-s-new-workplace-mantra
Gen Z, born between 1997 and 2012, is expected to make up 27% of the global workforce by next year, according to the Guardian. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/boxer-khelif-condemns-bullying-amid-gender-scrutiny
Olympic boxer Imane Khelif has called for an end to athlete bullying, stating that the hateful scrutiny over misconceptions about her gender “harms human dignity.” The Algerian athlete spoke out following intense international backlash.
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https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/cyprus-ranks-second-in-eu-for-workers-unable-to-afford-vacations
Cyprus recorded the second-largest share of workers unable to afford vacations in 2022 among EU member states, with 25% of its workforce affected, according to an analysis of Eurostat data by the European Trade Union Confederation (ETUC)....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/kyriakides-secures-eu-health-funding-for-bosnia-and-herzegovina
Commissioner for Health Stella Kyriakides signed on behalf of the European Commission an association agreement of Bosnia and Herzegovina with theEU4Health programme, according to a press release....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/we-don-t-come-here-just-to-take-video
“Many afternoons, I look at the opening between the trees and think, I’d like to go there too, but I know I can’t...'' says the 15-year-old from...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/stranded-and-struggling-asylum-seekers-in-cyprus-un-buffer-zone
The UN Buffer Zone in Cyprus has become a temporary refuge for asylum seekers who arrived via Turkey, with 25 individuals currently stranded in the Aglantzia area....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/democrats-urge-biden-to-withdraw-from-2024-elections
In the wake of Joe Biden's recent debate with Donald Trump, Democratic pressures mount for the American president to be forthright about his health condition. Questions swirl about the responsibilities of his closest aides....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/ministry-pushing-for-ban-on-mobile-phones-in-schools
The measure to ban mobile phones in educational institutions across Cyprus is neither sudden nor unprecedented, stated Minister of Education Athina Michaelidou. She noted that similar measures have been implemented in almost all European countries....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/us-surgeon-general-urges-social-media-warning-labels
In a bold move aimed at protecting youth mental health, US Surgeon General Vivek Murthy has proposed mandatory warning labels on social media platforms, akin to those found on cigarette packages. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/small-homeless-communities-pop-up-in-us-cities
In a dreary part of downtown Atlanta, shipping containers have been transformed into an oasis for dozens of previously unsheltered people who now proudly call a former parking lot home....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/labor-shortage-hits-antiparos-island
The small Aegean island of Antiparos is in a fever of preparations for the summer’s tourism miracle. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-has-the-potential-to-become-a-model-of-sustainability-in-europe
In a recent interview during the first-ever Green Agenda Cyprus Summit held at the Hilton in Nicosia, environmental economist and sustainability advocate, Professor Cameron Hepburn, delved into the pressing need for Cyprus to embrace a green transition...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/eu-commissioner-warns-of-the-health-impact-of-climate-change
European Commissioner for Health and Food Safety Stella Kyriakides described the climate crisis as one of humanity's most pressing challenges, emphasizing its impact on health....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/climate-crisis-a-health-emergency
On December 1, 2019, Ms. Kyriakides assumed the role of European Commissioner for Health and Food Safety....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/kyriakides-announces-eu-allocation-of-€11m-to-bridge-mental-health-gaps
In a recent announcement coinciding with European Mental Health Week, EU Commissioner for Health and Food Safety Stella Kyriakides revealed......
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/puppy-yoga-banned-in-italy-for-animal-safety
Italy’s Ministry of Health has banned “puppy yoga” classes, saying only adult dogs should take part in order to protect the health of animals as well as the safety of attendees....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/eu-crackdown-on-tiktok-lite-over-child-addiction-concerns
European digital regulators are taking a stern stance against TikTok's latest feature, which rewards users for engaging with content, citing concerns over addiction, especially among children....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/who-introduces-sarah
The World Health Organization (WHO) is venturing into the realm of artificial intelligence (AI) to disseminate health information worldwide through a human-like avatar....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/drug-enforcement-cops-send-420-youths-to-rehab
Between 2021 and 2024, YKAN, Cyprus' drug enforcement agency, facilitated rehabilitation treatment programs for 420 young individuals, the majority of whom were students. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/whatsapp-s-lowered-age-limit-sparks-controversy
Meta, the parent company of WhatsApp, has revised its minimum age requirement for the messaging app in Europe, lowering it to 13 from 16, a move that has drawn criticism from children's rights advocates....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/workplace-harassment-hits-1-in-3-eu-report-finds
A third of sexual harassment occurs in the workplace, European Commissioner for Health and Food Safety Stella Kyriakides said at an event organised by Cyprus Workers......
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/who-led-european-health-summit-convenes-in-limassol
Health and Deputy Health Ministers from 13 European states, including Malta, Luxembourg, Andorra, San Marino, Iceland, Monaco, Montenegro, Latvia, Estonia, Slovenia, Moldova, North Macedonia, and Cyprus...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/life/dimitra-explains-what-it-s-like-to-be-a-bee-mama
Dimitra Zakynthinos is a resident of central Athens and has a very particular approach to issues concerning the environment and our transition to the green era. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/usa-teens-turn-to-weight-loss-drugs-amid-rising-obesity-rates
In response to escalating obesity rates among teens, some adolescents are turning to powerful weight loss medications, with the American Academy of Pediatrics endorsing their use for those aged 12 and above. ...