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1. Understanding surrogacy in Cyprus: A legal guide to the legal process

Motherhood is a significant milestone in every woman's life, but for some, the journey to having biological children can be challenging. Due to medical conditions or infertility, many women and couples find themselves unable to conceive naturally. ...

2. Iran opens clinic to ''Cure'' women who refuse to wear the hijab

Iran has opened a new clinic aimed at ''treating'' women who resist wearing the hijab, a key symbol of the country’s strict dress code. The center, called the Clinic for Quitting Hijab Removal, i...

3. Study links air pollution during pregnancy to heightened autism risk

New research suggests that air pollution exposure during pregnancy may increase the risk of autism in babies with a genetic predisposition for the condition, according to a study by Dr. Haitham Amal and his team at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem....

4. Part-time work declines in Cyprus, gender gap narrows

In 2023, the share of part-time workers in Cyprus for those aged 20-64 was at 8%, a slight drop from 9.1% in 2022. This trend of declining part-time work has been consistent in Cyprus since 2014...

5. Why I almost voted for Trump—and why many Americans did

I’ve been a staunch Democrat my whole life, but as I look at the results of the latest election, I can’t say I’m entirely shocked by Trump’s success. ...

6. Cyprus' average monthly salary reaches €2,250 in 2023

Cyprus saw a notable increase in average salaries in 2023. According to the latest figures from the Cyprus Statistical Service, the average gross monthly salary for employees on the island reached €2,363 in 2023, ...

7. Nearly 30% of non-EU seniors in EU Report Health in ''bad'' or ''very bad'' condition

In 2023, a percentage of 28% of non-EU citizens living in the EU aged 65 years or over perceived themselves to be in bad or very bad state of health. ...

8. Greek-American community in Queens divided as US election stirs deep tensions

In Astoria, Queens—a long-standing Greek-American hub—the upcoming U.S. election has created deep rifts in a typically tight-knit community....

9. Outrage as Iranian student detained after stripping to protest Hijab law

Amnesty International is calling for the immediate release of a university student reportedly detained in Tehran after allegedly protesting Iran’s mandatory hijab laws by stripping to her underwear....

10. Elon Musk’s $35 million Texas family compound

In a move seemingly straight out of the US TV series 'Sister Wives', Elon Musk has reportedly bought a massive $35 million estate in Austin, Texas, designed as a family hub for his 11 children and two of their mothers....

11. Newborns in stable condition after receiving ethanol-laced formula in occupied Cyprus

The condition of six newborns who were administered baby formula laced with ethanol remains stable, with treatment progressing positively, according to health authorities in Turkish-controlled northern Cyprus....

12. Cyprus claims gold and three bronze medals at ISF Gymnasiade in Bahrain

13. Major trafficking ring uncovered in Cyprus involving former football player

The Anti-Trafficking Bureau in Cyprus is intensifying its efforts to unravel a serious case involving an organized trafficking ring that is believed to be sexually exploiting women on the island....

14. Heart-wrenching video highlights the plight of children in Gaza

A heartbreaking video has emerged from Gaza, capturing the dire circumstances faced by children caught in the ongoing conflict. In the footage, a young girl walks barefoot on the road, ...

15. Politico: Giuliani ordered to hand over property to pay defamation suit

Former New York City mayor Rudy Giuliani has been ordered by a federal judge to hand over a significant portion of his property, including his luxury Upper East Side apartment, to two Georgia election workers who won a $148 million defamation case against him....

16. The 7th Autumn Festival – Halloween Edition by Inspired Family Fun Returns!

Join us for a weekend of spooktacular fun at My Mall Limassol from October 26 to 28, as we celebrate Halloween in the most magical way! ...

17. Katz to Erdogan: 'Take back your murderer friend' in fiery social media post

Israel’s Foreign Minister Israel Katz, who was the first public official to announce the death of Yahya Sinwar, took to social media today with a harsh message directed at Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan. ...

18. Merchants of cheap patriotism: Empty words, no solutions

Throughout the history of the Cyprus issue, particularly after the Turkish invasion of 1974, ultra-patriotic rhetoric has emerged from time to time, revealing a lack of understanding about what truly happened in Cyprus in 1974. ...

19. Cyprus tops Europe in lawyers but struggles with court delays

Cyprus leads Europe with the highest number of lawyers per capita, with 505 lawyers per 100,000 residents, far above the European average, according to a new Council of Europe report....

20. Samaras warns of Cyprus partition and calls for justice in emotional speech

Former Greek Prime Minister Antonis Samaras, speaking at a ''Woman of the Year'' event in Cyprus, delivered a powerful message on the Cyprus problem. ...

21. Free flu shots offered for GeSY beneficiaries

The Ministry of Health is offering free flu vaccines for GeSY beneficiaries, focusing on protecting vulnerable groups....

22. Cyprus elected to UN Human Rights Council for the first time

The Republic of Cyprus' election in the UN Human Rights Council for the period 2025-27 for the first time, is a "great success", Foreign Affairs Minister Constantinos Kombos told CNA immediately after the results of the vote were announced on Wednesday. ...

23. Over 1,600 domestic violence complaints in first half of 2024

The number of domestic violence complaints in Cyprus has steadily increased over the past five years, prompting concerns among authorities and advocates. ...

24. Health Minister highlights breast cancer screening upgrades

President Nikos Christodoulides announced the addition of three new cancer screening programs for both men and women during his address at the 20th annual "Pink Silhouette Walk" organized by Europa Donna Cyprus, in Nicosia, on Saturday, in a bid to raise awareness on breast cancer. ...

25. SPP Media Goes Pink for October

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, a time dedicated to raising awareness about the importance of prevention and early detection. The pink ribbon, a symbol of the cause, is a reminder of the global fight against breast cancer....

26. Thousands flee southern Lebanon amid Israeli strikes

Thousands of civilians are fleeing southern Lebanon as intense Israeli airstrikes target Hezbollah positions, creating a mass exodus that has choked major roads leading to Beirut....

27. Erdogan pushes for recognition of occupied north at UN Assembly

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan urged the international community to recognize the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus during his address at the United Nations General Assembly on Tuesday....

28. Israeli airstrikes kill 492 in Lebanon, deadliest day since 2006

The conflict between Israel and Hezbollah escalated to its most lethal point in years on Monday, as Israeli airstrikes killed 492 people in Lebanon......

29. Stella Kyriakides: A lifetime of fighting for better health

Stella Kyriakides, European Commissioner for Health and Food Safety, is currently in New York attending the 79th United Nations General Assembly,...

30. Kremlin pushes procreation amid declining birthrate, encourages 'sex at work'

Russia’s top health official has urged workers to consider procreation during breaks, as part of an effort to counter the country’s population decline, a move supported by President Vladimir Putin’s long-standing push for higher birth rates....