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1. 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. ...

2. GeSY: €1.58B revenue, €500M reserve, stable until 2031

The Health Insurance Organisation (OAY) has disclosed that its revenue from contributions to the General Health System (GeSY) reached €1.58 billion in 2023,...

3. Nineteen new private hospitals to transform health sector in Cyprus

Investors have shown interest in the health sector in Cyprus. According to the records, from 2021 until now, there are 12 new private hospitals......

4. Department faces 2,000 backlogged refugee applications due to understaffing

In February 2024, the Service for the Care and Rehabilitation of Displaced Persons (YMAPE) revealed a backlog of 2,000 pending applications, citing understaffing issues. ...

5. Over 810,000 patients sought primary care in 2023

In a recent announcement, the Health Insurance Organization (HIO) disclosed key statistics and advancements in Cyprus's healthcare system for the year 2023. ...

6. Minors still held in adult prisons, urgent action needed

In a concerning development, legislation addressing the detention of minors in adult prisons remains stalled since 2021....

7. Major announcement positions Cyprus for cutting-edge healthcare

In a significant development, Vivant Medical Investments PLC disclosed plans for AHEPA University Hospital Cyprus on Monday, positioning it as the largest private and fully accredited university hospital in Cyprus....

8. Israel approves more releases as truce nears deadline

In a surprising turn of events, the Israel-Hamas truce has rolled into its fifth day, bringing a ray of hope amid the recent tensions. Both sides have been diligently releasing hostages, signaling a possible thaw in the conflict....

9. ''Blade Runner'' granted parole after serving half his murder sentence

Oscar Pistorius, the ''Blade Runner,'' has been granted parole after serving half of his sentence for the 2013 murder of his girlfriend Reeva Steenkamp....

10. Cyprus's mental health services focus on prevention

In a world where the challenges of modern life continue to escalate, the importance of comprehensive mental health services cannot be overstated....

11. Austria allocates €33m for wrongly convicted gay men

A historic proposal by the Austrian Ministry of Justice sees €33m set aside to compensate those who were wrongly convicted - but critics say the amount on offer is not enough....

12. Emerging innovations shine at the Digital Agenda Cyprus Summit 2023

According to the decision of the five-member committee, within the framework of the Digital Agenda Cyprus Summit 2023, the competition for emerging businesses,...

13. Surgery cost inquiry leads to heated confrontation with doctor

The Patient Rights Observatory of the Federation of patient associations of Cyprus (OSAK) has recently received complaints regarding various issues related to healthcare services in Cyprus....

14. Overcrowding woes continue at Athalassa Hospital as mental health patients pay the price

In an urgent plea, PASYKI has called for immediate intervention to resolve the dire overcrowding issue at Athalassa Hospital, terming it a ''hostage situation'' for mentally ill patients....

15. Wildfires force Greeks to flee homes

Two wildfires, fanned by strong winds, raged uncontrolled through coastal towns near Athens on Monday forcing residents to flee their homes and prompting the evacuation of hundreds of children from a summer camp....

16. Akamas will be scanned by drones to find illegal converstions

Interior Minister Constantinos Ioannou has outlined the forthcoming measures to address complaints concerning livestock farms in the protected Akamas area,...

17. Controversial appointments continue: Latest allegations spark public outcry

The reactions regarding the appointments of the Christodoulides government are intensifying day by day, forcing them to take measures in order to address any lingering concerns that may provoke public sentiment....

18. Alarming rise in domestic violence in Cyprus

The Association for the Prevention and Handling of Violence in the Family (SPAVO) in Cyprus has released data revealing a concerning surge in domestic and partner violence incidents in 2022. ...

19. Shriners director provides care to children in Cyprus

Mathew Brock McConkey, Director of Prosthetics and Orthotic Rehabilitation at the renowned Shriners Hospitals, traveled to Cyprus for the second time in the last four months to provide high-quality care to children who were deemed in need of prosthetic limbs, splints and other orthopedic rehabilitation aids....

20. Homes are getting harder to find for Ukraine's animals

LVIV, Ukraine – The first thing you hear after entering the animal sanctuary in Znesinnya Park near the center of Lviv are the dogs. There are scores of them barking and howling, members of a raucous makeshift orchestra sounding out a discordant opera....

21. The issues affecting young people in rural areas

The public debate with young people living in rural areas is quite constructive because dialogue brings to light several issues that local authorities may be unaware of....

22. First Turkish Cypriots reported to have died in the earthquake identified

Turkish Cypriot media have reported the first Turkish Cypriots who died in building ruins as a result of the earthquake that struck Turkey....

23. €10 million worth of grants approved for women entrepreneurs

A total of 187 applications submitted by women were approved in 2021 for the amount of 10.6 million euros, in the framework of the New Entrepreneurship Programme covering the period 2021-2027, ...

24. Portugal's golden visa program netted €654.2 million in 2022

Investment in Portugal through golden visas in 2022 reached €654.2 million, representing a 41.9 per cent increase compared to the previous year....

25. Eva Kaili: From city council to city prison

26. Children's House: 1,565 children screened for sexual abuse

Children's House received referrals for 1,565 children to be investigated for sexual abuse from its inception in September 2017 until October 2022, according to a press release issued by Hope For Children Organization on Friday in honor of today's European Day for the Protection of Children Against Sexual Exploitation and Abuse....

27. Turtles Aphrodite and Anastasia returned to sea

Two more green sea turtles (Chelonia mydas), Aphrodite and Anastasia, returned recently back to their natural habitat after being found injured last August and receiving extensive treatment, the Fisheries and Marine Research Department of Cyprus’ Agriculture Ministry announced on Wednesday....

28. Private health insurance coverage declined by 20% due to GESY

Predictions of a drop in private health insurance coverage following the implementation of the second phase of the General Health Plan were slow to emerge....

29. NETFLIX airs film on Cypriot 'utopian' prison

The highly-anticipated NETFLIX documentary on Cyprus’ central prison aired this week, with the star of the series showing disbelief at the 'utopian' penitentiary that went from suicides to weddings under the direction of a reformist warden...

30. Masks no longer required, but with some exceptions

Minister of Health, Michael Hadjipandela, made statements following the Cabinet meeting today, followed by a further briefing by the communication officer of the Ministry of Health, Constantinos Athanasiou....