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1. Illegal tobacco stash found in daycare nursery

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/illegal-tobacco-stash-found-in-daycare-nursery

Authorities in Cyprus have made a series of eyebrow-raising discoveries in recent days, seizing large quantities of untaxed tobacco—one of which was found in an unexpected and highly unusual location: a daycare nursery....

2. Tobacco products worth €200,000 found hidden behind bird cages (PHOTOS)

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/tobacco-products-worth-€200-000-found-hidden-behind-bird-cages-photos

Members of the Nicosia CID conducted a coordinated operation today between 7:00 AM and 5:00 PM....

3. More spending in Cyprus, but prices are rising

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/more-spending-in-cyprus-but-prices-are-rising

Cyprus is seeing more people shopping and spending money, but higher prices are still affecting the cost of living. New data shows that in November 2024, both the amount of goods sold and the money spent in retail stores went up compared to last year....

4. Belgium becomes first EU country to ban disposable e-cigarettes

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/belgium-becomes-first-eu-country-to-ban-disposable-e-cigarettes

Belgium has made history as the first country in the European Union to ban the sale of disposable electronic cigarettes (vapes), a move aimed at reducing nicotine addiction among young people and protecting the environment....

5. UCL: Each cigarette takes 20 minutes off life expectancy

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/ucl-each-cigarette-takes-20-minutes-off-life-expectancy

A single cigarette reduces a smoker's life expectancy by an average of 20 minutes, a new study from the University of London UCL concludes....

6. Stella Kyriakides earns an A- for health leadership

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/stella-kyriakides-earns-an-a-for-health-leadership

The European Commission's first team under Ursula von der Leyen for the 2019-2024 term has had a tumultuous and significant five years....

7. Major tobacco smuggling bust shakes Cyprus

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/major-tobacco-smuggling-bust-shakes-cyprus

In a big win against tobacco smuggling, Customs officials and local police have seized a large amount of untaxed tobacco products in Larnaca and Limassol over the past two days....

8. Larnaca airport seizes 48 Kg tobacco and 145 cigarette cartons

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/larnaca-airport-seizes-48-kg-tobacco-and-145-cigarette-cartons

Cyprus customs officials seized 48 kilograms of roll-your-own tobacco and 145 cartons of cigarettes from two passengers at Larnaca Airport on Tuesday, August 27....

9. Police issue 140 tickets and make multiple arrests in Limassol

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/police-issue-140-tickets-and-make-multiple-arrests-in-limassol

During a three-day enforcement campaign, Limassol police made multiple arrests, seized vehicles, and issued numerous citations in a bid to prevent crime, traffic violations, and ensure public safety, according to the Limassol Police Department....

10. Ukraine intensifies fight against illicit tobacco trade

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/ukraine-intensifies-fight-against-illicit-tobacco-trade

The illicit tobacco trade in Ukraine, one of Europe's most prominent black markets for cigarettes, is sending shockwaves through the economies of neighboring countries,...

11. Illegal tobacco smuggling from occupied territories hits new high in Cyprus

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/illegal-tobacco-smuggling-from-occupied-territories-hits-new-high-in-cyprus

Last Friday, two Cypriots and a British national were apprehended at Paphos Airport with illegal tobacco products valued over €30,000 while attempting to smuggle them into the UK....

12. Philip Morris Cyprus opens its new flagship offices in Nicosia, advocating for a smoke-free Cyprus

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/philip-morris-cyprus-opens-its-new-flagship-offices-in-nicosia-advocating-for-a-smoke-free-cyprus

Philip Morris Cyprus has set an ambitious goal to make Cyprus the first smoke-free country in Europe, as announced by the company's General Manager Mr. Stavros Dracularakos at an event celebrating the opening of its new offices in Nicosia....

13. Elderly couple arrested in Famagusta cannabis haul

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/elderly-couple-arrested-in-famagusta-cannabis-haul

In a targeted operation led by members of the YKAN (Famagusta Branch), a search was conducted yesterday at the residence of a 70-year-old man in the Famagusta district....

14. UK ranked worst in world for underage drinking

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/uk-ranked-worst-in-world-for-underage-drinking

Great Britain has the worst rate of child alcohol abuse worldwide, and more than half of children in England, Scotland and Wales have drunk alcohol by the age of 13, according to a report....

15. WHO introduces SARAH

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....

16. Tougher regulations loom for tobacco heat sticks in Europe

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/tougher-regulations-loom-for-tobacco-heat-sticks-in-europe

European governments are weighing the introduction of tougher rules on cigarette makers’ new zero-tobacco heat sticks, moving to close the loopholes they were designed to exploit just months after their launch. ...

17. Greek Mafia hits, 'Alexoui' murder, and the enigmatic escape via Mount Athos

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/greek-mafia-hits-alexoui-murder-and-the-enigmatic-escape-via-mount-athos

In the world of crime, an international expatriate group with ties to the former USSR is making headlines. ...

18. Greek Mafia: Stolen phones expose three murders and attempted homicide

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/greek-mafia-stolen-phones-expose-three-murders-and-attempted-homicide

In a breakthrough discovery, two phones found in a stolen car in Aspropyrgos have unraveled a series of crimes linked to the so-called Greek Mafia....

19. Police arrested for leaking Mafia-style execution video

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/police-arrested-for-leaking-mafia-style-execution-video

Two officers of the police’s motorcycle division were arrested on Monday for leaking a video showing the body of a man who was gunned down in a mafia-style execution in the Athens suburb of Neos Kosmos in the early hours of Sunday....

20. Major crime boss gunned down in Greece

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/major-crime-boss-gunned-down-in-greece

New evidence has emerged about the mafia execution of Vangelis Zambounis on Sunday morning in Neos Kosmos. The Hellenic Police are still investigating the case, which is another episode in the bloody cycle of the Greek mafia....

21. France's controversial anti-smoking campaign sparks debate

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/france-s-controversial-anti-smoking-campaign-sparks-debate

France is set to intensify its battle against smoking, with Health Minister Aurelien Rousseau announcing a comprehensive anti-smoking program....

22. Cyprus' robust 11.8% surge in household spending defies EU norms

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-robust-11-8-surge-in-household-spending-defies-eu-norms

In 2022, Cyprus experienced a notable 11.8% increase in household final consumption expenditure compared to the previous year, surpassing the EU's overall growth of 4.7%, as reported by Eurostat. ...

23. Nations unite for a tobacco-free tomorrow

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/nations-unite-for-a-tobacco-free-tomorrow

There is a growing number of countries implementing measures to curb smoking, to eradicate the habit in future generations. Portugal, Canada, Australia, France, New Zealand, Mexico, and the UK are among those taking steps to create a smoke-free generation....

24. Cyprus's mental health services focus on prevention

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/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....

25. Producers and importers join forces to tackle tobacco product waste

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/producers-and-importers-join-forces-to-tackle-tobacco-product-waste

Producers and importers of tobacco products with filters have embarked on a significant environmental initiative, aligning themselves with the European Directive 2019/904/EU....

26. Annual inflation drops to 3.3% in October

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/annual-inflation-drops-to-3-3-in-october

Annual inflation in Cyprus is projected to decrease to 3.3% in October 2023, a drop from 4.3% in September, as per preliminary estimates released by Eurostat, the statistical agency of the European Union....

27. Consumer prices surged 4.3% in September, fueled by food and beverages

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/consumer-prices-surge-4-3-in-september-fueled-by-food-and-beverages

The Harmonised Consumer Prices Index (HCPI) in Cyprus witnessed a 4.3% increase in September, marking its second consecutive rise, primarily propelled by surging prices in Food and Non-Alcoholic Beverages, according to data from the Cyprus Statistical Service (CyStat)....

28. Flavored heated tobacco to be banned as Cyprus aligns with EU directives

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/flavored-heated-tobacco-to-be-banned-as-cyprus-aligns-with-eu-directives

The Council of Ministers has approved amendments to regulations, including bans and warning labels on heated smoking products with flavored substances, according to Health Minister Poppy Kanari, in a move to align national legislation with European directives....

29. Cyprus inflation skyrockets to 3.1% in August

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-inflation-skyrockets-to-3-1-in-august

The annual inflation rate in Cyprus saw a rise to 3.1% in August 2023, up from 2.4% in July....

30. France to prohibit disposable e-cigarettes in new anti-tobacco initiative

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/france-to-prohibit-disposable-e-cigarettes-in-new-anti-tobacco-initiative

France plans to ban disposable electronic cigarettes, French Prime Minister Elisabeth Borne said on radio station RTL on Sunday....

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