Read the latest news from regional and global sources, presenting different voices and perspectives.

Cyprus rolls out new treatment to protect babies from dangerous winter virus
Cyprus’ Health Ministry has introduced a new preventive treatment for respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), aiming to cut hospital admissions among infants and young children during the upcoming winter season. Health Minister Michalis Damianos...

Tickets on sale for Cypress County’s upcoming Connections Business Luncheon
By Medicine Hat News on October 4, 2025. Tickets are now available for the return of Cypress County’s Connections Business Luncheon. A bi-annual event for several years running, the luncheon is the result of feedback from Cypress County businesses...

Cyprus genetics institute hosts annual student welcome
Students from three continents join CING postgraduate courses The Cyprus Institute of Neurology and Genetics (CING) welcomed its new postgraduate students earlier this month, in what it described as an event “filled with excitement and...

Cyprus pushes for breastfeeding awareness
Cyprus is participating in World Breastfeeding Month 2025 under the theme “prioritise breastfeeding: building sustainable support systems,” the health ministry announced. In coordination with the national breastfeeding committee, the ministry...

Cyprus: Another docking request from a flotilla vessel may be submitted later
Home Cyprus Cyprus: Another docking request from a flotilla vessel may be submitted later A vessel from the international flotilla bound for Gaza docked at Larnaca port on Thursday, according to Cypriot government spokesperson Konstantinos...

Cyprus Parliament Approves Aid Bill for Communities Near Dhekelia Power Station
Cyprus’s House of Representatives unanimously passed a bill Thursday to provide financial aid to communities near the Dhekelia power station, citing health and environmental concerns. The legislation was introduced by MPs from AKEL and DISY and...

Cyprus Customs Seize Undeclared Tobacco in Two Separate Incidents
Cypriot customs officers have seized large quantities of undeclared tobacco products in two separate operations on the same road, authorities confirmed. In the first incident, officials discovered 11 boxes containing 200 cigarettes each, 47 boxes...

St. Francis vying to become PCAL Cypress contenders | Girls volleyball
The confidence meter continues to grow for St. Francis after winning a fifth consecutive match Thursday night. In a clean sweep, the Sharks defeated North Salinas in three sets 25-19, 25-16, 27-25 in Pacific Coast Athletic League Cypress Division...

Obstetrical service gap a symptom of dysfunction in health care system: ER doc
By ZOE MASON on October 3, 2025. zmason@medicinehatnews.com For three days in September, there was no obstetrical services available at Medicine Hat Regional Hospital. According to local emergency physician Dr. Paul Parks, the disruption is a...

SHA highlights upgrades at Cypress Regional Hospital lab
Some improvements at the Cypress Regional Hospital lab. The Saskatchewan Health Authority highlighted those upgrades at their recent board meeting in Swift Current. "They've installed a new lab analyzer which they're seeing some workflow...

Prime Minister congratulates Cyprus on Independence Day
Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan sent a congratulatory message to the President of the Republic of Cyprus, Nikos Christodoulides, on the occasion of Independence Day, which, in particular, states: “On behalf of the people of Armenia and myself, I...

Sixth Wellness Camp reaffirms Lidl Cyprus’ investment in island’s wellbeing
Under the auspices of the Ministry of Agriculture, Rural Development and Environment, the Cyprus National Commission for UNESCO, the Cyprus Dietitians & Nutritionists Association, the Cyprus Psychologists Association and the Municipality of Ayia...

Prime Insurance becomes Grawe Cyprus
After 26 years of strong presence in the Cypriot insurance market and with a clear commitment to strategic growth, Prime Insurance enters a new chapter with the official presentation of its new name: Grawe Insurance Company (Cyprus) Ltd. The...

Gaza-bound flotilla ship docks in Larnaca after health concerns onboard
Cypriot authorities said Friday they allowed one of the ships from the international flotilla heading toward Gaza to dock in Larnaca after the crew requested permission to resupply and provide care for passengers with health problems. Government...

Cyprus Presidential Palace Lit Red for World Heart Day
Home Cyprus Cyprus Presidential Palace Lit Red for World Heart Day NICOSIA, Cyprus — The Presidential Palace was illuminated in red Wednesday to mark World Heart Day, sending a strong message about cardiovascular health awareness and the...

Cyprus’s Best Retreat: Minthis Spa Wins at the Prestigious World Spa Awards
Minthis Spa has been named Cyprus’s Best Wellness Retreat at the World Spa Awards 2025. This international accolade recognises Minthis as one of the most distinguished wellness destinations globally, a sanctuary where holistic wellbeing, nature,...

Gaza flotilla boat docks in Cyprus
One of the boats which formed the Gaza Sumud flotilla, a group of more than 50 boats which attempted to break the State of Israel’s naval blockade and provide humanitarian aid directly to the Gaza strip, docked in Cyprus, government spokesman...

Dr. Sarah Franklin Joins Baptist Health Arkadelphia Medical Clinic
By Press Release ARKADELPHIA, Ark. – Baptist Health Arkadelphia Medical Clinic-A Service of Baptist Health Medical Center-Arkadelphia recently welcomed Dr. Sarah Franklin. She specializes in obstetrics, women’s health, sports medicine, chronic...

Health Officials Call For Action Over Banned Doctors Still Practicing in Europe
Top health authorities in Europe have called for urgent changes to protect patients after an investigation by dozens of international media, which exposed how doctors continue practicing even after committing offenses like sexual assault and...

Cyprus urged to act as animal welfare crisis deepens
Cyprus is at a breaking point when it comes to animal welfare, campaigners warn, as thousands of dogs continue to be abandoned each year despite laws meant to protect them. The island’s Animal Protection and Welfare Law, passed back in 1994, was...