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First Babies of 2026: Two Healthy Girls Born in Cyprus

Published January 1, 2026, 19:12

Cyprus welcomed the new year with the birth of two healthy baby girls. The first was born in Limassol at 02:25, delivered naturally, weighing 3 kg and 105 grams. The parents are of Russian origin. A few hours later, at 08:46, the second girl was born at the American Medical Center in Nicosia via cesarean section. The second baby, named Athena, weighs 2 kg and 790 grams and is the fourth child of a family of English descent. Both mothers and babies are in excellent health. Doctors and midwives expressed their joy at the births and wished the families health and happiness.