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451. Child deaths in Khartoum orphanage amid Sudan conflict

At least 60 infants, toddlers, and older children perished over the past six weeks while trapped in harrowing conditions in an orphanage in Sudan’s capital as fighting raged outside....

452. Ayia Napa marina expands with exciting new additions

Ayia Napa Marina, renowned as the island's premier entertainment hotspot, is set to enhance its offerings with the addition of selected stores and brands in the shopping zone. The new establishments, expected to open in June, aim to provide visitors with even more choices to satisfy their every need and taste....

453. Larnaca man sentenced for assaulting woman holding infant

In a recent ruling, the Larnaca District Court sentenced a 44-year-old man to eight months in jail for assaulting a 29-year-old woman from Congo who was holding her infant last July....

454. Cracking down on 'Conversion Therapies': Parties' positions and ethical concerns unveiled

Based on the voting patterns of the AKEL and DISY parliamentary groups thus far, it appears that the proposed law criminalizing "conversion therapies" will be presented to the Parliament's plenary session on Thursday, May 25th....

455. Cyprus Cancer Research Institute: Scientific bridge between Europe and Cyprus

An important project for science and humanity was inaugurated on Monday, May 22, at the University of Cyprus campus, the "Nicola David – Pinedo Building" of the Cyprus Cancer Research Institute (CCRI), made possible thanks to the donation of Georgios and Kaiti David in memory of their daughter Nikola, who passed away in 2016 due to cancer....

456. Cyprus banks' strict adherence to sanctions worries legitimate entities

Banks have become cautious regarding sanctions imposed by the USA, EU, and UK, and they are not willing to take any risk in serving individuals or entities in Cyprus who are subject to sanctions....

457. Empowering parenthood: Health Ministry's innovative plan for fertility

The Ministry of Health is spearheading an innovative legislative push for assisted reproduction and subsidizing infertility treatments, according to Minister Popi Kanari. ...

458. Kyriakides to attend G7 meeting on global health architecture

Commissioner for Health Stella Kyriakides will take part in discussions regarding a global health architecture, representing the EU, during the G7 health ministerial meeting set to take place in Nagasaki Japan on Saturday, May 13th and Sunday, May 14th....

459. Cyprus tackles alarming rates of antibiotic consumption

Cyprus is facing a serious problem with the consumption of antibiotic drugs and is now implementing a surveillance program on antibiotic prescriptions in outpatient health care in collaboration with the Health Insurance Organization....

460. Health Ministry reports 10 deaths and over 2000 cases of covid

Ten deaths were announced by the Ministry of Health between April 21 to May 4 due to COVID-19 as well as 2.404 new cases....

461. MINTHIS Spa wins a Gold Award in Cyprus Tourism Awards

We are proud to announce that MINTHIS and its world-class destination Spa has won a prestigious award at the Cyprus Tourism Awards 2022. ...

462. 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....

463. Cyprus faces legal action over inadequate wastewater treatment

Cyprus is currently facing legal action by the European Commission for failing to ensure that its wastewater treatment plants comply with EU legislation....

464. Childhood cancer rates in Cyprus among the world's highest, says expert

Children's cancer rates in Cyprus are among the highest in the world, Dr. Loizos Loizou Professor of Pediatrics, Pediatric Oncology, has told CNA, adding that they are investigating the causes....

465. Russian opposition leader Navalny grapples with severe stomach pain in jail

Alexei Navalny, Russia's most prominent opposition politician, is grappling with severe stomach pain in jail that could be some sort of slow-acting poison, his spokeswoman said on Thursday....

466. Macron's mission in China: Convincing Xi on Ukraine

467. Silvio Berlusconi diagnosed with leukemia

Former Italian prime minister Silvio Berlusconi has been diagnosed with leukemia, according to Corriere della Sera, a leading Italian newspaper....

468. Is it the beginning of the end of the gender pay gap?

Imagine you are Anna, a dedicated and hardworking engineer with a passion for your work. You've spent years honing your skills and made a significant contribution to your company's success....

469. Single EU work & residence permit for 3rd country nationals

The Members of the European Parliament’s Civil Liberties Committee have agreed today on a draft legislation that updates the way single work and residence permits for third-country nationals are issued....

470. Delivery driver killed in Nicosia downtown crash

A young delivery driver was killed in a road accident after his motorcycle collided with a vehicle on Thursday night in downtown Nicosia...

471. Officers bitten during arrest of Ayia Napa flasher

A man who was naked from the waist down when he approached a woman in Ayia Napa to ask for help ended up biting police officers who were trying to arrest him...

472. US specialist in Cyprus to treat patient's rare disease, 100% funded by EU

A significant development in the EU medical industry has occurred in Cyprus involving EU cross-border treatment. Greece's National Healthcare Service (EOPYY) recently approved using the "Planned medical treatment abroad" scheme to cover the costs of a Greek patient receiving surgical treatment for a rare disease by a world-leading US-based surgeon in a private hospital in Cyprus. ...

473. Road tax deadline looms

There are only a few days left until the deadline for renewing registration licenses and, as a result, drivers who fail to renew will face a charge or even a fine if they are caught by the police....

474. Is an EU-wide digital driver's license a good idea?

The European Commission has presented proposals that aim at updating driving license rules in an effort to improve the enforcement of traffic rules and also tackle the driver shortage issue....

475. 'The right to quality treatment for all,' says Health Minister

Newly appointed Minister of Health Popi Kanari has said that if we let the General Healthcare System (GeSY) collapse, then the entire state will collapse, stressing that she is in favour of qualitative and quantitative controls to improve the system....

476. Dog rescued after being dragged behind pickup truck

Concerned citizens in rural Nicosia rushed to save a dog on Friday as it was being dragged behind a pickup truck, with the owner reportedly telling them he did not care if the animal lived or died...

477. Neighbor arrested over dog’s death in Paphos

The death of a dog in rural Paphos is under police investigation following a complaint that the canine was stabbed by an angry neighbor...

478. Akamas compensation guidelines poses risks, says Finance Minister

"The guidelines for compensating landowners in Akamas for the loss of land value they have incurred and providing assistance to the neighborhood are speculative and ill-defined....

479. 576 cases of domestic violence investigated in the past year

According to Pafos Assistant Police Director Michael Ioannou, 576 cases have been investigated since the Violence in the Family Unit of the Pafos Crime Detection Department began operations on 15.2.21 until yesterday, 22.2.23....

480. Hooded men break up LGBTQ meeting in Limassol

A group of hooded men stormed an LGBTQ event at the Cyprus University of Technology on Wednesday, yelling anti-gay slurs, assaulting participants, and discharging a fire extinguisher towards them, with police saying they were investigating a hate crime...