The FDA issued a warning about GLP-1 medications, such as Ozempic and Wegovy, due to a possible increase in the risk of NAION, a rare ophthalmological condition that can lead to vision loss, although a causal relationship has not been established. #ΔημόσιαΥγεία #Ozempic #NAION (translated)
Cyprus
The Eurofighter consortium presented plans to sell an additional 24 Eurofighter Typhoon aircraft to Turkey, which has already ordered 20 aircraft from Britain, with the first deliveries scheduled for 2030. #Eurofighter #Τουρκία #ΔιεθνείςΣυμφωνίες (translated)
The Employment Committee of the European Parliament proposes the creation of an autonomous European Social Fund with a budget of 124.19 billion euros for the period 2028-2034, focusing on funding investments in areas such as employment and the combat against child poverty. #ΕυρωπαϊκόΚοινωνικόΤαμείο #ΚοινωνικήΈνταξη #ΠαιδικήΦτώχεια (translated)
The perpetrator of the deadly attack in Krakow, which left 9 dead and 15 injured, had an interest in Norwegian Breivik, and investigators are examining his radicalization as they found evidence suggesting far-right ideologies. #Κρακοβία #Ακροδεξιά #Τρομοκρατία (translated)
Officials from India and Poland expressed their support for Cyprus's enhanced participation in the India-Middle East-Europe Economic Corridor (IMEC) during the 22nd Cyprus Summit. #Κύπρος #IMEC #Πολωνία (translated)
Six pillars of proposals for the adoption of artificial intelligence that will lead to a competitive economy, strong businesses, and workers with skills for the new era were presented on Tuesday at a press conference by the President of DISY, Annita Demetriou, criticizing the Government, as she stated, since its strategy for transforming Cyprus into a regional hub for artificial intelligence is not accompanied by adequate planning for energy needs, specific budgets, and substantial reskilling measures. #τεχνητήνοημοσύνη #Κύπρος #ΔΗΣΥ (translated)
The President of DISY, Annita Dimitriou, presented six proposals for the adoption of artificial intelligence in the Cypriot economy, emphasizing the need for strategic planning and policy intervention. #τεχνητήνοημοσύνη #Κύπρος #ΔΗΣΥ (translated)
Timelines for the reactivation of livestock units affected by foot-and-mouth disease were provided on Tuesday to the Parliamentary Agriculture Committee by the Minister of Agriculture, Rural Development and Environment, Christos Senekis. #Κτηνοτροφία #ΑγροτικήΑνάπτυξη #Αποζημιώσεις (translated)
The Minister of Agriculture, Christos Senekis, presented timetables for the reactivation of livestock units affected by foot-and-mouth disease, while the Ministry is planning a special compensation framework to support farmers and livestock breeders. #Κτηνοτροφία #ΑγροτικήΑνάπτυξη #Αποζημιώσεις (translated)
Russian forces attacked 10 Ukrainian regions, striking five key power substations and causing the death of two people during a new airstrike campaign. #Ουκρανία #Ρωσία #Ενέργεια (translated)
The torture case in Pyla has been postponed to November 25, with a 48-year-old and a 27-year-old as defendants, while a third person is being sought, involving six victims. #Βασανιστήρια #Κύπρος #Δικαιοσύνη (translated)
A tragedy occurred at the Zenobia shipwreck with the discovery of the body of a 61-year-old British diver who was found unconscious in the sea area of the wreck. #Ζηνοβία #ναυάγιο #Λάρνακα (translated)
Serhat Akpınar stated that the new corridors must have substantial documentation and should not be considered merely formalities, while also pointing out the economic costs they entail. #Κυπριακό #Εμπιστοσύνη #Διέλευση (translated)
The President of the Community Democracy Party (CDP), Zeki Celer, stated that the agreement reached between the leaders of the two communities includes positive steps, but does not fully meet expectations. #Κυπριακό #Εμπιστοσύνη #Διέλευση (translated)
He pointed out the need for the agreement reached at the leaders' meeting to be implemented without delay for the opening of two new crossing points and the implementation of confidence-building measures, Fikri Toros, "MP" and secretary of international relations of the RTC, adding that the positive atmosphere created must be transferred to the negotiations for a comprehensive solution to the Cyprus issue. #Κυπριακό #Εμπιστοσύνη #Διέλευση (translated)
Reactions in the occupied territories were expressed regarding the agreement to open two new crossing points, with leaders emphasizing the need for immediate implementation and further improvements in the confidence-building process between the communities. #Κυπριακό #Εμπιστοσύνη #Διέλευση (translated)