Revolutionizing Emergency Care: Fast-Track Clinics Enhance A&E Services in Cyprus

by News Editor

April 29, 2025

In a significant move to upgrade healthcare services, fast-track clinics are being introduced in the A&E departments of Nicosia and Paphos general hospitals. Announced by Health Minister Michalis Damianos, these clinics are set to elevate emergency care standards.

The Government’s Commitment to Public Health

The initiative underscores the government’s unwavering commitment to public health, aiming to modernize the healthcare system to effectively respond to rising demands.

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Successful Pilot and Future Plans

Initially piloted at Nicosia General Hospital on March 31, the clinic has already catered to 479 patients, yielding promising outcomes, according to Kypros Stavrinides, the Health Ministry’s permanent secretary. With this success, the project is expanding to Paphos, with operations set to begin on Monday, June 2.

Fast-Track Clinics: What to Expect

Located within existing A&E departments, these clinics will operate daily from 2.30 to 9.30 pm. Staffed by a doctor and nurse, they will provide prompt care for non-urgent cases, ensuring a better quality of life for citizens.

Looking Ahead

The new clinics align with efforts to create a more immediate and humane healthcare system, despite ongoing development at Paphos Hospital. This innovation parallels Cyprus’s growth in tech and global ambitions, as seen in this fascinating article about the nation’s transformation.

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Eurobank Wins Two Euromoney Awards Following Cyprus Merger

by THEFUTURE.TEAM

July 17, 2026

Eurobank has been named Cyprus’ Best Bank for 2026 by Euromoney, while also receiving the award for Best Bank for Large Corporates at the publication’s latest Awards for Excellence.

Merger Marks A Milestone

The awards recognise the bank’s performance during 2025, a year marked by the completion of the legal merger between Hellenic Bank and Eurobank Cyprus. The transaction created Eurobank Limited, which the group says is now Cyprus’ largest banking and insurance organisation, with assets exceeding €28 billion.

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Euromoney’s Awards for Excellence evaluate banks’ performance over the previous calendar year, with this edition covering January 1 to December 31, 2025.

Lending, Customers And Digital Growth

Eurobank said its business lending portfolio expanded by around 17 per cent during 2025, while its customer base grew to more than 710,000 retail clients and 11,500 business customers.

The bank also continued its digital expansion, saying more than 96 per cent of transactions are now completed through digital channels, and most financing applications are submitted via its mobile app.

Expanding International Presence

Eurobank also highlighted the opening of its first representative office in India, describing the move as a step toward strengthening business links between Cyprus and India while supporting Cyprus’ role as a gateway to the European Union for Indian businesses and investors.

According to the bank, Euromoney recognised not only the successful completion of the merger but also its lending growth, digital transformation and contribution to Cyprus’ position as an international business and investment hub.

CEO On The Awards

“The Euromoney awards confirm Eurobank’s strong momentum and the successful implementation of our group’s strategy in Cyprus,” Chief Executive Michalis Louis said.

He said the merger strengthened the bank’s ability to support households, businesses and the wider economy, while highlighting continued investment in digital services and the opening of the representative office in India as key milestones during the year.

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