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1. McDonald’s cuts LGBTQ+ inclusion efforts, but claims it still ‘cares’ about diversity

McDonald’s, one of the world’s most recognizable brands, is recalibrating its diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) policies in response to recent societal and legal changes....

2. Antidepressants exposed: Myths, controversies, and the truth behind the pills

Even if you’ve never taken antidepressants, you’re likely familiar with the criticism and controversy surrounding them....

3. UK Prime Minister and Cyprus President tackle key issues

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s visit to Cyprus on Monday was more than just a diplomatic formality — it was a historic moment. ...

4. Study reveals high-dose IV vitamin C combined with chemotherapy improves survival in advanced pancreatic cancer

5. U.S. election countdown: What’s at stake for Cyprus and Europe

With the U.S. election just a day away, the world is on edge. This isn’t just a choice between two candidates; it's about the future direction of the United States and how that might echo across the globe, including in Europe and Cyprus....

6. Over 50% of advanced melanoma patients survive 10 years

A groundbreaking trial has shown that more than half of patients diagnosed with advanced melanoma now survive at least 10 years when treated with a combination of two immunotherapy drugs....

7. Call for Kokkina crossing point to be reopened gains momentum

The Kato Pyrgos Tillyria Community Authority is renewing its push for the reopening of the Kokkina crossing point, a move they argue is essential for revitalizing the region and addressing longstanding grievances....

8. 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. ...

9. Fidias' victory brings new hope to Cypriot politics

In modern pedagogy, one can distinguish between a young person who reacts to various situations and suggestions of expected behaviour, and another who remains apathetic......

10. Transport minister Vafeades calls for fair climate laws in shipping

Transport Minister Alexis Vafeades spoke of the need to prevent the side effects of legislation to tackle climate change on the shipping sector and ports, during discussions in the Transport Council of the EU held on Tuesday in Luxembourg....

11. CBC chief warns: Tax on big profits could hurt economy

The new Governor of the Central Bank of Cyprus (CBC), Christodoulos Patsalides, expressed opposition to a windfall profits tax, which is a tax imposed by governments on companies that have experienced unexpectedly large profits,...

12. Blood test detects cancer 7 years before diganosis

Researchers funded by Cancer Research UK have made a groundbreaking discovery that could revolutionize cancer detection by up to seven years using a simple blood test. ...

13. New study links Ozempic to 20% reduced heart attack risk

Ozempic could dramatically reduce the risk of heart attacks and stroke, a new study indicates....

14. Cypriots torn between Palestine and Israel

The Greek Cypriot approach to the conflict between Palestinians and Israelis has always been conflicted, mainly because we don't know with whom to identify....

15. US considers downgrading marijuana

In a historic shift in American drug policy, the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) is poised to reclassify marijuana as a less dangerous drug, moving it from Schedule 1 to Schedule 3, alongside substances like ketamine and certain anabolic steroids,...

16. AstraZeneca faces lawsuits over vaccine's rare blood-clotting risk

AstraZeneca has admitted that its COVID-19 vaccine could cause a rare but deadly blood-clotting condition, potentially exposing the UK pharmaceutical......

17. Vasiliko energy project now under EU scrutiny

The procedures and decisions related to Cyprus' largest energy project in Vasilikos are gaining significant attention....

18. 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. ...

19. King Charles' battle and Cyprus' cancer crusade

The specter of cancer has reached even the ''semigod'' King Charles of Britain, sending shockwaves through the British populace and beyond....

20. Macan sets new standards: the first all-electric SUV from Porsche

21. Crisis averted as Cyprus and Chevron reach compromise

The resolution of the dispute between the Republic of Cyprus and Chevron Cyprus Limited, the manager of the Aphrodite field, can be seen as a compromise satisfying both parties. ...

22. Cyprus battles antibiotic overuse

In a recent press conference, The Pathological Society of Cyprus highlighted the alarming statistic that 1 in 2 citizens annually take antibiotics, leading to Cyprus outpacing other European countries in antibiotic consumption....

23. New 4p-a-day drug to benefit 300,000 women in fight against breast cancer

A new breast cancer drug will be offered to almost 300,000 women in what has been hailed as a ‘major step forward’ to help fight the illness....

24. Israel demands 1.1 million to evacuate North Gaza

In a harrowing turn of events, the Israel-Hamas conflict has reached a critical juncture. Israel has issued a startling demand, calling for the evacuation of all 1.1 million Palestinians in North Gaza, amounting to nearly half of the strip's population. ...

25. What immunologists say about COVID shot side effects

It's officially fall, and that means pumpkin spice lattes are back—and that a new COVID-19 booster is available....

26. Weight-loss drug Ozempic transforms Denmark's economy

Massive demand for diabetes and weight loss drugs made by Danish pharmaceutical group Novo Nordisk has turned it into Europe's most valuable company, giving Denmark's economy a major makeover....

27. Pyla developments raise alarm in Nicosia

For months, the intention of the Turkish side to occupy a part of the buffer zone in Nicosia has been known. They plan to construct a road from the village of Arso to Pyla....

28. When drugs for weight and diabetes backfire

Joanie Knight has a message for anyone considering drugs like Ozempic or Wegovy, which have become popular for the dramatic weight loss they can help people achieve....

29. When society turns a blind eye to homeless ''foreigners''

A few hours before expensive Lamborghinis and Ferraris, driven by wealthy "foreigners," start their ostentatious daily progress on the coastal road of Limassol, poor "foreigners" sleep on the sand, as long as it is still night, to become news in the morning from a well-known television station that they are "obstructing the work of local boat owners."...

30. A breakthrough in men's birth control

Researchers revealed on Tuesday (yep, Valentine’s Day) that a birth control pill for men is yielding promising results in the lab. Because of the unique way it would prevent pregnancy, this pill could become the first legit contraception alternative to vasectomies and condoms for men....