News: Society
Cyprus news in the “Society” category — updated throughout the day.
SocietyCyprus schedules repatriation flight from Dubai as government activates return plan
Dubai, United Arab Emirates. A repatriation flight bringing Cypriots home from the Middle East is scheduled to depart on Wednesday from Dubai as part of an organised effort to return stranded nationals. Cyprus Airways…
SocietyCyprus reiterates mandatory culling rules after foot-and-mouth disease detection
Larnaca, Cyprus. Authorities reiterated on Tuesday that all animals in a farming unit where foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) is…
SocietyTraining seminars and videos aim to improve security forces’ communication with deaf people
Nicosia, Cyprus. Short seminars for security personnel have been found to improve understanding of deafness and non-verbal communication,…
SocietyRoadworks scheduled on Paphos and Larnaca district highways on Wednesday
Paphos, Cyprus. The department of public works said roadworks will take place on highways in the Paphos and…
SocietyCyprus Post warns of mail delays amid flight disruptions and continued suspensions
Nicosia, Cyprus. Cyprus Post said dispatches of postal items to Europe and worldwide will be carried out subject…
SocietyQuiet night reported near Akrotiri base after drone strike, amid panic and calls for information
Akrotiri, Cyprus. Communities around the Akrotiri British air base reported a quiet night following Monday’s Iranian-backed drone strike…
SocietyCyprus interior ministry reiterates public guidance on shelters and siren signals in case of military aggression
Nicosia, Cyprus. The interior ministry on Tuesday reiterated instructions to the public in case of military aggression directed…
SocietyFoot-and-mouth disease in Cyprus remains limited to 22 units in Larnaca district, authorities say
Larnaca, Cyprus. Authorities said on Tuesday that the spread of foot-and-mouth disease in Cyprus remains confined to 22…
SocietyCyprus Red Cross opens temporary children’s activity centre in Limassol area
Limassol, Cyprus. The Cyprus Red Cross on Tuesday announced the launch of a temporary children’s activity centre to…
SocietyCyprus forecast: Clear Tuesday, showers possible in mountains midweek
Nicosia, Cyprus. Cyprus is forecast to have mainly clear weather on Tuesday, with temperatures rising to 19C inland,…
SocietyCyprus unions urge government to ensure sufficient lifeguards for summer beach safety
Nicosia, Cyprus. Trade unions warned on Monday that beach safety must remain a top priority and called on…