Makarios at forefront of battling childhood cancers

Makarios at forefront of battling childhood cancers

The paediatric clinic of Makarios hospital handles between 30 and 40 new benign and malignant haematological and oncological cases every year.

Watch it now, later doesn, ’t count

Watch it now, later doesn, ’t count

Fact: Netflix has a policy of cancelling underperforming series based on metrics such as completion rate and time spent on the Top Ten Watched list.

Ninety-three new projects to beat water shortage

Ninety-three new projects to beat water shortage

A new desalination unit is being built in Moni in Limassol.

Swords drawn over illegal Ayia Napa monastery

Swords drawn over illegal Ayia Napa monastery

Architects and engineers involved in the construction of a monastery at the environmentally protected Natura 2000 site in Cape Greco will appear before a disciplinary board.

Ayia Napa Marina charity dinner in aid of Karaiskakio

Ayia Napa Marina charity dinner in aid of Karaiskakio

Fact: The Karaiskakio Foundation and Ayia Napa Marina are co-organizing a charity event called “The Glowmorous Dinner” on June 21, 2024, to raise funds for the Foundation’s specialized Children’s Cancer Centre, featuring Greek singer Despina Vandi.

Analysis: TikTok’s popularity among European politicians rises despite security fears

Analysis: TikTok’s popularity among European politicians rises despite security fears

Simon Harris, Ireland’s prime minister-in-waiting, has embraced TikTok to connect with younger voters, despite security concerns about the Chinese-owned platform. European politicians like French President Macron and German Health Minister Lauterbach have also joined TikTok to reach a wider audience. Mainstream parties are feeling pressured to engage with TikTok to prevent fringe parties like the AfD from dominating the platform. Concerns about data privacy and influence from China persist, but politicians are finding ways to use TikTok effectively while addressing these issues.

Today, ’s weather: Yellow warning in place

Today, ’s weather: Yellow warning in place

The meteorology department has issued a yellow weather warning for Monday from 10am until 7pm. Intense storms are expected with precipitation rates between 35 and 55 millimeters per hour.

Home renovations for Europe, ’s low-income families get a boost

Home renovations for Europe, ’s low-income families get a boost

Fact: In the northeastern Italian city of Trieste, a construction project is underway to demolish and replace eight buildings with social housing from the 1950s with energy-efficient apartments, creating green spaces and improving existing ones to enhance the area and promote outdoor activity and social interaction.