News: Society
Cyprus news in the “Society” category — updated throughout the day.
SocietyGrain producers urge Cyprus to consider closing crossings as foot-and-mouth disease spreads
Nicosia, Cyprus. The Pancyprian grain producers’ organisation said the state should consider closing crossing points to and from the north as a “drastic measure” to contain the spread of foot-and-mouth disease. It also called…
SocietyCyprus bus drivers to stage two-hour stoppage over intersection warning lights, unions say
Nicosia, Cyprus. Bus drivers will stage a two-hour work stoppage on March 27 from 9am to 11am, unions…
SocietyFoot and mouth disease spreads to Yeri and Dali in Nicosia district, veterinary association chair says
Nicosia, Cyprus. Foot and mouth disease has spread to Yeri and Dali in the Nicosia district, an outcome…
SocietyEurobank holds first aid training for employees’ children in Nicosia
Nicosia, Cyprus. Eurobank organised a first aid training event in Nicosia for the children of its employees, offering…
SocietyCyprus consumer protection service outlines new transparency and safety measures for World Consumer Day
Nicosia, Cyprus. Cyprus’ consumer protection service marked World Consumer Day on March 15 by outlining new steps to…
SocietyCyprus reservoir inflows improve as more rain forecast, official says
Nicosia, Cyprus. Water inflows into Cyprus’ reservoirs have improved compared to last year, and forecast rainfall later this…
SocietyAkrotiri pupils return to school after evacuation order lifted; safety exercise set for Wednesday
Akrotiri, Cyprus. Pupils returned to school on Monday after Friday’s lifting of the evacuation order in Akrotiri, local…
SocietyCyprus farm groups call for matching foot-and-mouth measures in north amid ongoing culling
Nicosia, Cyprus. As mass culling continues to address a foot-and-mouth disease outbreak in Cyprus, agricultural organisations have called…
SocietyFoot and mouth disease cases reported in Dhali and Yeri outside Larnaca containment zone
Nicosia, Cyprus. Two cases of foot and mouth disease have been reported outside the Larnaca containment zone, in…
SocietyCyprus appeals court overturns deportation ruling against Nepalese domestic worker
Nicosia, Cyprus. An appeals court has cancelled a decision to declare a woman from Nepal an illegal immigrant…
SocietyOev criticises postponement of bill to ease hiring of non-EU nurses in Cyprus
Nicosia, Cyprus. The Cyprus Employers and Industrialists Federation (Oev) expressed disappointment and concern over the House health committee’s…