News: Society
Cyprus news in the “Society” category — updated throughout the day.
SocietyFitiris inspects Limnes migrant detention centre works and Menoyia facilities
Nicosia, Cyprus. Justice Minister Costas Fitiris inspected construction progress at the pre-departure migrant detention centre in Limnes and the existing detention facilities in Menoyia, the justice ministry said. Inspection and project timetable According to…
SocietyCyprus emergency SMS test sees delays, language issues, Civil Defence says
Nicosia, Cyprus. A test emergency SMS sent to Cyprus residents on Wednesday evening resulted in delays, inconsistencies, and…
SocietyPasydy branch seeks immediate teleworking for staff in British base areas in Cyprus amid security concerns
Akrotiri, Cyprus. Employees of the British base areas’ civil administration branch of Pasydy have formally requested the immediate…
SocietyCentral Bank of Cyprus announces bank closures for March and April national holidays
Nicosia, Cyprus. The Central Bank of Cyprus issued a public notice on Thursday advising people and businesses that…
SocietyCyprus reinspects bomb shelters and reviews emergency systems amid regional tensions
Nicosia, Cyprus. Authorities in Cyprus are reinspecting bomb shelters across the island and reviewing emergency systems, Civil Defence…
SocietyCyprus IT sector urges urgent reforms to informatics education to keep pace with technology
Nicosia, Cyprus. Cyprus’ information technology sector has called for urgent reforms in the way informatics is taught in…
SocietyFoot-and-mouth disease detected at cattle unit in Dromolaxia; herd to be culled
Dromolaxia, Cyprus. Veterinary authorities confirmed on Thursday that foot-and-mouth disease has been detected at a cattle unit in…
SocietyCyprus to use presidential aircraft for urgent transplant transport after return to service
Nicosia, Cyprus. President Nikos Christodoulides said the presidential aircraft, Cyprus Airforce One (CAF001), will be made available for…
SocietyVeterinary Services on alert after foot-and-mouth disease case found in Dromolaxia cattle unit
Dromolaxia, Cyprus. Veterinary Services are on alert after a positive case of foot-and-mouth disease was identified in a…
Society45 flights cancelled at Larnaca airport on Thursday amid Middle East hostilities
Larnaca, Cyprus. A total of 45 flights to and from Larnaca airport were cancelled for Thursday due to…
SocietyCyprus forecast: Mostly fine Thursday, rain and possible thunderstorms Friday, snow in Troodos
Nicosia, Cyprus. Cyprus is set for mainly fine weather on Thursday, with rain expected on Friday along with…