OAY urges discreet handling of patient data at pharmacies under Gesy
The Health Insurance Organization (OAY) is reminding Gesy beneficiaries that personal data collected at pharmacies must be handled discreetly, following a related notice issued by the Commissioner for Personal Data…
Loneliness Linked to Higher Risk of Heart Valve Disease, Study Finds
Adults who reported feeling lonely faced a higher risk of developing valvular heart disease, even after researchers accounted for traditional heart‑disease risk factors and genetic predisposition, according to new research.…
Cyprus recorded EU’s highest prison overcrowding rate in 2024, Eurostat says
Cyprus had the most overcrowded prison system in the European Union last year, according to figures published by Eurostat. The country’s prison‑population density reached 227.6 in 2024, the highest rate…
Cyprus among EU states most concerned about children’s social‑media risks, survey finds
Cyprus ranks among the EU member states with the highest levels of concern about risks children may face on social‑media platforms, according to a new survey by the EU Agency…
Cyprus showcases wines at Oinorama 2026 in Athens
Cyprus mounted a strong presence at the Oinorama 2026 international wine exhibition in Athens, highlighting the richness and modern character of the island’s vineyards. The Cypriot delegation was organised by…
Health Minister Urges Public to Support Blood Donation Drive
Health Minister Neofytos Charalambides has called on the public to support a new nationwide blood‑donation initiative, saying the effort highlights the importance of solidarity and community responsibility. Speaking at the…
Cyprus Forestry Department reports strong public turnout for International Day of Forests events
Cyprus’ Forestry Department has said that all activities organized for the International Day of Forests on March 21 were successfully completed, drawing strong participation from the public. According to the…
Cyprus becomes associate member of European Space Agency
Cyprus formally became an associate member of the European Space Agency on March 17 after parliament ratified the agreement, a move officials say will expand the country’s access to space…
Cyprus Tourism Revenue Rises 11.3% in December; Full‑Year Earnings Up 15%
Tourism revenue in Cyprus rose 11.3 percent in December 2025, reaching €96.7 million compared with €86.9 million in the same month a year earlier, the Statistical Service has said. For…
Cyprus Prison Overcrowding Forces Inmates Into Police Cells, Report Says
Severe overcrowding at the Central Prison has forced authorities to hold inmates in police detention cells, a situation that has begun to hinder new arrests because even police holding areas…