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Pharmaceutical services warn of dangerous hair wax and perfume
The pharmaceutical services warn of three perfumes and two types of hair wax currently circulating on the Cypriot market, as they contain prohibited substances and do not comply with European cosmetics regulations. According to the services, the...

UAE and Cyprus launch an initiative to provide relief to Gaza through Amalthea maritime corridor
Guided by humanitarian principles, and fully cognisant of the urgent need to address the dire humanitarian situation in Gaza, the Republic of Cyprus and the United Arab Emirates have partnered to deliver life-saving assistance to Palestinian...

UAE, Cyprus issue statement on humanitarian assistance in Gaza
In this context, both sides reaffirm their commitment to alleviating the suffering of civilians by continuing to ensure safe, sustained and unhindered humanitarian aid through all available and potential routes, including the additional maritime...

UAE: Want to study medicine abroad? A parent & student 7-step guide
Studying medicine abroad is an exciting, life-changing journey -- one that opens doors to world-class education, diverse clinical exposure, and global career pathways. For students in the UAE—where more than 215 private schools offer over 17...

More than 1,000 Syrian children have left Cyprus this year
Exactly 1,127 Syrian children aged between four and 18 years old have left Cyprus so far this year within the framework of Cyprus’ voluntary repatriation scheme, according to reports on Friday. The Cyprus News Agency reported that in total, around...

Class of 2029: Georgina Bonsu, future physician and international health leader
Georgina Bonsu's interests range from medicine to policy and law. That's why she decided to begin her journey at FIU this summer as a disaster management major. "I want to become a doctor, specifically an OBGYN," Bonsu says. "I would love to work...

Knowledge, Counseling Practice, Perceived Barriers, and Clinical Decision-Making of Community Pharmacists in Saudi Arabia Regarding Glucagon-Like Peptide-1 Receptor Agonists and Sodium-Glucose Cotransporter 2 Inhibitors
Ibrahim S Alhomoud, Sura A Aldakhil, Reema F Alhosan, Hanan S Alrashidi, Nada S Alsaqabi, Arjwan M Aldugishem, Abdulrahman A Alsuhibani, Alian A Alrasheedy Department of Pharmacy Practice, College of Pharmacy, Qassim University, Qassim, 51452,...

Fatal Umbilical Cord Hemorrhage Triggering Neonatal Demise: Clinicopathological Insights from the Case Analysis
Introduction The umbilical cord serves as the sole vital conduit for gas exchange, nutrient transfer, and waste elimination between the fetus and the placenta. In a full-term pregnancy, the umbilical cord measures 30–100 cm in length and 0.8–2.0...

Cyprus industrial output prices fall 1 per cent in July
The Index of Industrial Output Prices in Cyprus stood at 122.8 units in July 2025, based on 2021 as the reference year, showing a decrease of 0.2 per cent compared to June, according to the Statistical Service (Cystat)reported on Friday. Compared...

School supplies donated to Greek Cypriot, Maronite children in north
School supplies have been donated to Greek Cypriot and Maronite children who attend schools in the north, the Pancyprian volunteerism coordinating council said on Friday. It said the supplies had been donated as part of its “All children with...

Cyprus industrial production up 0.8 per cent in June
The Industrial Production Index in Cyprus reached 115.9 units in June 2025, based on 2021 as the reference year, reflecting an annual increase of 0.8 per cent compared to June 2024, according to data released by the Cyprus Statistical Service...
Medicine Hat identifies potential site for new Mustard Seed facility
The City of Medicine Hat says it's targeting an old labour hall on the city's outskirts for a new, all-hours location for The Mustard Seed charity. The announcement Thursday marks a major milestone in a year-long effort by the city, the...

UCB Presents Latest Research And Clinical Advancement Across Leading Epilepsy Portfolio At International Epilepsy Congress
(MENAFN- PR Newswire) 26 scientific abstracts, including two oral presentations, demonstrate UCB's ongoing commitment to advancing research for people living with epilepsies Data include an open-label extension study describing the long-term...

How to select the right health insurance plan based on your lifestyle
Last month, a friend of mine in Delhi got a sudden call in the middle of the night. His father had collapsed and was rushed to the hospital. The treatment went on for ten days, and the bill ran into several lakhs. Thankfully, the family had a...

Cypress appoints interim city manager following contentious resignation
The Cypress City Council, in its first regular meeting since summer break, announced former City Manager Peter Grant’s resignation and appointed an interim leader in his place. During closed session, the council unanimously voted to tap Matt...

Cyprus: The go-to destination for tech businesses
Cyprus is making serious moves on the international tech map, and it’s no longer “maybe” or “someday” – the shift is happening now. Over the last decade, tech entrepreneurs, innovators, and investors from every continent have landed here, drawn...

Abandoned CVS store in Cypress becomes illegal dumping ground, residents frustrated
CYPRESS, Texas – As CVS continues to scale its brick-and-mortar presence—closing more than 900 stores nationwide over the past two years—some of the shuttered locations are now creating a new kind of headache for Houston-area communities. Through...

Cyprus IoT use above EU average
More than three quarters of people in Cyprus used internet-connected devices in 2024, outpacing the EU average, official data showed on Thursday. Eurostat said 76.9 per cent of Cypriots aged 16–74 used such devices, compared with 70.9 per cent...

The Cypress Center Reopens in Santa Monica
By SARAH SHMERLING | Editor-in-Chief The Cypress Center—which offers “innovative physical therapy and wellness”—has reopened in Santa Monica after the loss of its Via De La Paz location in the Palisades fire. “Our mission is to provide the...

Cyprus steps up effort to attract Cypriot returnees
Faced with acute labour shortages but also a growing economy, Cyprus is stepping up efforts to turn brain drain into brain gain, rolling out new tax breaks, family support schemes and a digital platform aimed at bringing back professionals from...