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91. Transgender students choose dorms based on gender identity in elite schools

In a recent revelation, top-tier fee-paying schools in the UK, including Taunton School and Bedales, are allowing transgender students to choose dormitories based on their gender identity....

92. Women say 'NO' to more babies despite Chinese Government urges

Amid a national emergency, China's Communist Party strives to increase birth rates with incentives like cheaper housing and tax benefits....

93. Church and far-right parties react to Greece's marriage equality proposal

Marriage equality legislation has managed to rattle the entire spectrum of the political system in Greece’s conservative society, from the right to the left....

94. Only 20 of 36 missing children from 1974 invasion identified

Out of the 36 children missing since the 1974 Turkish invasion of Cyprus, only 20 have been identified so far, President......

95. Diversity and the Church

The ongoing discussion in Greece regarding same-sex couples and parenting is poised to capture the attention of the political leadership and Cypriot society at some point. ...

96. Legal battle after IVF mishap shatters couple's dreams

In a shocking turn of events, a New York-based Asian American couple, known only as Y.Z. and A.P., has recently settled with a Southern California fertility clinic after a distressing mix-up during in vitro fertilization (IVF) services....

97. Minister Michaelidou unveils ambitious strategy for sports talent development

All the necessary policies and actions are being adopted to promote talent in sport and to ensure an environment with equal opportunities and equal participation for all,...

98. SppMedia, EPIC, and Deejay Radio hand over a cheque to Nicosia's Center

The Epic Street Fest, which has now been established as an institution in the heart of the capital, is characterized by its philanthropic nature....

99. Mitsotakis unveils stance on same-sex marriage

He opened his cards on the issue of same-sex marriage, which has caused a lot of discussion, yesterday the Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis......

100. Greek PM sparks debate on same-sex marriage rights

Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis has decided to open the debate on same-sex marriage and parenthood, as is expected to address the issue extensively in a television interview on Wednesday....

101. Pope Francis urges worldwide ban on ''despicable'' surrogacy

In his annual foreign policy address to ambassadors, Pope Francis strongly condemned surrogate motherhood as "despicable" and urged for a universal ban on the practice, including its commercialization. ...

102. Cyprus welcomes 15 griffon vultures in battle for survival

In a renewed effort to save the endangered Cypriot Griffon Vulture, fifteen new arrivals from Spain landed in Cyprus in December....

103. Cabinet approves free preschool for 4-year-olds

The Council of Ministers today greenlit the expansion of free pre-primary education for 4-year-olds, announced Education Minister Athina Michaelidou following the conclusion of the Cabinet meeting....

104. ''Same-sex childbearing not allowed,'' says Archbishop George

Archbishop George of Cyprus clarifies the content of his Christmas message, which sparked political reactions....

105. Knitted octopuses emerge as essential companions for preterm babies

In the delicate world of premature infant care, a heartwarming discovery has emerged. Crafted with precision and care, knitted octopus teddies are proving to be indispensable companions for preterm babies....

106. Landlords urged to be reasonable when pricing rentals

Marinos Keynegirou, the president of the Real Estate Registration Council, warns of escalating prices and dwindling demand in the real estate market's fourth quarter....

107. Makarios Hospital faces surge in pediatric respiratory cases

The Makarios Hospital in Cyprus is currently experiencing a bed occupancy rate of over 90%, primarily due to an influx of children with respiratory infections, according to Dr. Avraam Elia, the Director of the hospital's Pediatrics Department....

108. Preventive pediatrics expansion: Center takes on eight more diseases

''The CPP has been carrying out a project on behalf of the State for 35 years and covers the needs of the entire population of the country free of charge on a voluntary basis'', says Fotini Tsiridou, the president of the Association of Friends of the Center of Preventive Pediatrics ''Amerikos Argyriou'' and councillor of DISY, to ''K''....

109. Authorities probe infant abuse by unlicensed childcare worker

110. Student 'stoned' in Paphos school raising concerns on school violence

In the latest episode of school violence, a student was reportedly stoned by classmates on Tuesday at a school in Paphos, according to statements made by DIKO MP Chrysanthos Savvidis during a session of the Education Committee....

111. Parliament set to battle bullying in schools

The focus of today's Parliament Committee on Education session is the pervasive issue of school bullying, coupled with the Ministry of Education's strategies to address this escalating problem, which coincides with a surge in violence and delinquency within school premises....

112. Controversy erupts as schools implement voucher scanning systems for needy students

The decision by certain schools to install systems for scanning vouchers of needy students, enabling them to receive their food, has sparked strong reactions....

113. Student attacks bus driver mid-route to Parekklisia

The director of Limassol Passenger Transport Company (EMEL), George Kyriakou, reported an attack on a bus driver en route from Limassol high school to the Parekklisia community....

114. Parekklisia students walk out, demand swift infrastructure attention

In a poignant demonstration against the school's crumbling infrastructure and alleged governmental negligence, students of Parekklisia Primary School orchestrated a two-hour walkout, seizing the streets with fervent calls for change....

115. Parents express concerns over primary school textbook's inclusion of pornographic website

Parents of young students were shocked to discover that a primary school textbook contained a reference to a pornographic website featuring bestiality. Parents are expressing great concern about this issue....

116. Mortgage-to-Rent scheme sparks overwhelming interest as call centers inundated

In a significant response to the newly launched 'Mortgage to Rent' Scheme by the implementing agency, KEDIPES, the service center has been inundated with hundreds of calls since the official commencement of the initiative today....

117. 570 buses grounded after Aglantzia blaze

The incident last Friday (01/12), where a fire broke out in the school bus engine in Aglantzia, prompted the Ministry of Transport and stakeholders to hold meetings over the weekend....

118. 13-year-old victim of school assault injured

In a disturbing incident last week at a Nicosia district high school, a group of students reportedly lifted and threw a 13-year-old boy, leaving him with a broken shoulder blade....

119. Ministers focus on prevention in school drug crisis

Last week, Ministers of Education and Justice, along with the Deputy Governor of YKAN, convened to address the escalating concern of drug-related incidents in schools....

120. Education minister pushing for all day schools

The Ministry of Education in Cyprus, led by Minister Athena Michaelidou, is on a mission to supercharge the all-day school scene. The goal? Give kids more time to learn and develop skills in a school setting....