News: Society
Cyprus news in the “Society” category — updated throughout the day.
SocietyAudit report flags sick leave and overtime irregularities in Cyprus prison system
Nicosia, Cyprus. Serious irregularities in sick leave, overtime payments and operational procedures in the prison system were highlighted in an audit office report presented on Tuesday by auditor-general Andreas Papaconstantinou. The report covers the…
SocietyHealth minister says adequate staffing needed to improve care at Famagusta general hospital
Paralimni, Cyprus. Health Minister Neophytos Charalambides said on Tuesday that adequate staffing levels are necessary to improve the…
SocietyTaxi drivers protest in Nicosia over alleged illegal competition and rising costs
Nicosia, Cyprus. Taxi drivers staged protests in Nicosia on Tuesday morning before driving in convoy to key government…
SocietyCyprus dam levels at 21% as WDD says water reserves remain low despite recent rainfall
Nicosia, Cyprus. Dams across Cyprus are currently 21 per cent full, the Water Development Department said on Monday,…
SocietyAkrotiri nursery and primary pupils to attend classes in Kolossi after week-long closure
Akrotiri, Cyprus. Pupils from the nursery and primary school in Akrotiri, closed for a week after a drone…
SocietyCyprus commissioner finds no Holocaust denial by private school teacher after parents’ complaint
Nicosia, Cyprus. Human rights commissioner Maria Stylianou Lottides said on Monday that a teacher at a private school,…
SocietyMoufflon enclosures in Platania and Stavros tis Psokas to remain closed as precaution
Nicosia, Cyprus. Moufflon enclosures in Platania and Stavros tis Psokas will remain closed to the public for precautionary…
SocietyCyprus veterinary association says EU rules require culling in foot and mouth disease cases
Nicosia, Cyprus. Veterinary association chairman Demetris Epaminondas said there is “no less painful alternative” to killing animals in…
SocietyTaxi drivers warn of indefinite strike over unlicensed competition and infrastructure concerns
Nicosia, Cyprus. Urban taxi drivers warned on Monday they would start an indefinite strike on Tuesday unless authorities…
SocietyRoad tax renewals reach 677,133 vehicles as March 8 deadline approaches
Nicosia, Cyprus. The road transport department (TOM) said 677,133 vehicles had renewed their road tax as of March…
SocietyEU urged to take coordinated action as 20 million children face risk of poverty or exclusion
Nicosia, Cyprus. Cyprus Deputy Minister of Social Welfare Clea Hadjistefanou-Papaellina on Monday called for decisive action to combat…