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Man dies after falling while trimming tree in Cypress neighborhood, constable says
A man died Tuesday after falling while he was trimming a tree. Constable Mark Herman said it happened in a Cypress-area neighborhood. HARRIS COUNTY, Texas — A man died Tuesday after being critically injured in a tree trimming accident in the...

How New Cyprus Embassy in Nairobi Will Benefit Kenyans
The government has announced the opening of the Cyprus Embassy in Nairobi, which could potentially unlock thousands of new job opportunities. The inauguration of the new embassy was announced on Tuesday, July 8, along with the signing of a new...

Cyprus to open euthanasia bill debate in September as government prioritizes end-of-life care
Parliament will begin an article-by-article debate in September on a controversial bill to legalize medically assisted death, with a full vote expected in January 2026. However, the government maintains the move is premature without first...

Cyprus ranks low in Europe for job satisfaction and leadership trust
Cyprus ranks among the lowest in Europe for job satisfaction, workplace leadership and psychological safety, according to the European Workforce Study 2025. The survey, whose findings were shared by Philenews, was based on responses from 24,938...

'Apocalyptic' wildfire closes in on Marseille, tornadoes form in the Med and Greece shuts Acropolis amid 42C heatwave while SNOW falls in Switzerland as Europe's extreme weather continues
Europe is once again being battered by extreme weather with 'apocalyptic' wildfires raging towards Marseille, tornadoes forming in the Med and even snow falling in Switzerland. Out-of-control fires fuelled by strong winds are closing in on the...

Bridges, not blocs: The imperative for a new Indian foreign policy
In mid-June 2025, during Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi's official visit to the Greek Cypriot administration, he was seen standing alongside Greek Cypriot leader Nikos Christodoulides, symbolically gazing across the dividing line toward the...
County’s Farm Family of the Year knows the meaning of reaping what they sow
Posted on July 10, 2025 by Ryan Dahlman By Anna Smith Southern Alberta Newspapers Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Cypress County’s Farm family of the year for 2025 believes it isn’t over until the yield is in the bin, but they can already...

China's CStone inks deal worth $192.5 M with Istituto Gentili to commercialise cancer drug in Europe
China's CStone inks deal worth $192.5 M with Istituto Gentili to commercialise cancer drug in Europe July 10, 2025 | Thursday | News Gentili will receive exclusive commercialisation rights for sugemalimab in 23 European countries China-based...

More than 2,000 patients visit Nicosia’s fast-track clinic in first three months
More than 2,000 patients have visited Nicosia general hospital’s “fast-track clinic” in the first three months of its operation, Health Minister Michael Damianos said on Monday. The clinic is operating as part of a pilot programme for patients...

EU Blue Card scheme now operable in Cyprus
The government on Monday began accepting applications for the issuance of the European Union Blue Card for workers from outside the EU. The deputy ministry of migration said those eligible for the EU Blue Card are “highly qualified workers” from...

55 charged in Texas, majority in Houston area, in national healthcare fraud takedown
(The Center Square) – Of the more than 324 people involved in a nearly $15 billion health care fraud scam, 55 were charged in federal courts in Texas. The majority charged were in the Houston area in the Southern District of Texas. Statewide,...

Vacancy: Productivity Officer, Bernhard Schulte Shipmanagement, Limassol, Cyprus
Job Objective To use data-driven analysis and process optimisation ability to improve operational performance, drive digital transformation, streamline workflows, and implement innovative solutions that improve efficiency and resource utilisation...

Doors open for global talent as Cyprus rolls out EU Blue Card
Starting Monday, July 7, non-EU professionals looking to live and work in Cyprus can officially apply for the EU Blue Card, a special residence and work permit for highly skilled workers. The announcement was made Friday by the Deputy Ministry of...

Last Chance! 80+ Prime Day K-Beauty Deals to Shop in 2025, According to Experts and
ICYMI: Amazon Prime Day (or shall we say, days, plural?) is already halfway over. That’s right, the best K-beauty deals disappear after July 11. But don’t worry, you’ve have two full business days left (and we won’t judge if you partake in some...

Paphos hospital set for takeover in multimillion-euro deal
The Evangelismos hospital in Paphos is set to be acquired following the signing of a sale agreement, pending final approval from the Cyprus Commission for the Protection of Competition (CPC). The buyer, Hellenic Healthcare Group (HHG), is...
Heatwave Returns to Cyprus With Temperatures Above 40 Degrees Celsius
Home Cyprus Heatwave Returns to Cyprus With Temperatures Above 40 Degrees Celsius FAMAGUSTA GAZETTE – Cyprus faced renewed heatwave conditions Monday, with temperatures expected to climb above 40 degrees Celsius (104 Fahrenheit) in inland areas,...

PFAS pollution in Pocotaligo River raises concerns
by Melissa Foust-McCoy A new national study has revealed that the Pocotaligo River, which winds through Sumter and Clarendon counties, is the most contaminated waterway in the United States when it comes to PFAS, toxic “forever chemicals,” that...

Forty-eight young Europeans gather in Cyprus for healthy living exchange
Forty-eight young people from six European countries are taking part in an international youth exchange programme focused on healthy living. The event, organised by Youth Dynamics, began on July 1 and will run until July 9 in the village of...

Health Ministry cracks down on illegal botox, dysport found in clinics and salons
The Ministry of Health has issued a stark warning after unauthorized Botox and Dysport products were discovered at beauty salons and medical clinics across Cyprus. According to an official announcement, inspections by Pharmaceutical Services...

Cyprus industrial turnover grows 1.6 per cent in April
Cyprus’ Industrial Turnover Index climbed to 137.2 units in April 2025, marking a 1.6 per cent increase compared with April 2024, according to data released on Friday by the Cyprus Statistical Service (Cystat). The index, based on 2021 as its...