News: Society
Cyprus news in the “Society” category — updated throughout the day.
SocietyCyprus reptile handler trains in Thailand to remove king cobras from residential areas
Nicosia, Cyprus. Yiannis Angelis, owner of the Reptile Jungle showroom, has travelled to Thailand to train and assist local people in removing king cobras, which can reach five metres in length, from residential areas.…
SocietyCyprus temperatures set to reach 42C as hot conditions continue
Nicosia, Cyprus. Temperatures are expected to remain high across Cyprus in the coming days, reaching 41C in Nicosia…
SocietyCyprus to reform teacher appointment system, minister says
Nicosia, Cyprus. Education Minister Athena Michaelidou said the planned abolition of the teachers’ appointment list would not exclude…
SocietyFire brigade prepares emergency measures ahead of forecast heatwave
Nicosia, Cyprus. The Fire Service is preparing emergency measures ahead of a forecast heatwave, with a national coordination…
SocietyCyprus childhood cancer incidence estimated above EU average
Nicosia, Cyprus. Childhood cancer incidence in Cyprus was estimated at 15 cases per 100,000 children in 2022, above…
SocietyAkamas municipality advances Peyia historic centre regeneration plan
Peyia, Cyprus. Akamas municipality has signed a contract with CE Chrysanthou Architects LLC to prepare a masterplan, technical…
SocietyCyprus buffer zone becomes refuge for wildlife and plant species
Nicosia, Cyprus. Cyprus’s buffer zone has developed into an area of increased biodiversity, as limited human activity over…
SocietyNicosia temperatures forecast to reach 40C as yellow heat warning issued
Nicosia, Cyprus. Temperatures in Nicosia are expected to reach around 40 degrees Celsius on Saturday, when a yellow…
SocietyCape Greco sea caves fence bypassed despite safety warnings
Ayia Napa, Cyprus. Visitors were observed bypassing a fence at the Cape Greco sea caves and jumping into…
SocietyPolis Chrysochous urges vigilance as wildfire risk rises
Polis Chrysochous, Cyprus. The municipality of Polis Chrysochous on Friday urged residents to take extra care as high…
SocietyCyprus health minister urges hepatitis testing and prevention
Nicosia, Cyprus. Viral hepatitis remains a “silent epidemic” that can cause serious liver damage before symptoms emerge, Health…