News: Society
Cyprus news in the “Society” category — updated throughout the day.
SocietyCyprus records lowest share of women in managerial roles in EU in 2024, Eurostat says
Nicosia, Cyprus. Cyprus recorded the lowest percentage of women in managerial positions in 2024 at 25.3%, compared with the EU average of 35.2%, Eurostat said on Monday. The EU average rose from 31.8% in…
SocietyCyprus announces new measures on gender-based and domestic violence, citing Istanbul Convention recommendations
Nicosia, Cyprus. New interventions to combat gender-based and domestic violence were announced at parliament on Monday, with Law…
SocietyHealth Minister highlights Karaiskakio Foundation bone marrow donor registry
Nicosia, Cyprus. Health Minister Neofytos Charalambides on Monday highlighted the significance of the Karaiskakio Foundation’s volunteer bone marrow…
SocietyCurium and Apollo Hylates sites, Kolossi Castle and Archaeological Curium Museum closed until further notice
Limassol, Cyprus. The archaeological sites of Curium and Apollo Hylates, Kolossi Castle and the Archaeological Curium Museum will…
SocietyCyprus Civil Defence says 2,500 bomb shelters cover 45% of population, seeks to expand capacity
Nicosia, Cyprus. Cyprus has around 2,500 bomb shelters that can accommodate up to 45 per cent of the…
SocietyCapsule wardrobes focus on coordinated staples for Cyprus’ climate and lifestyle, designer says
Nicosia, Cyprus. Capsule wardrobes can help people build more outfit options from fewer items by focusing on pieces…
SocietyFoot and mouth disease spread described as expected within infected zone, Cyprus official says
Nicosia, Cyprus. The spread of foot and mouth disease seen over the weekend was “normal and expected within…
SocietyCyprus farmers say no expected Easter meat shortage as foot and mouth disease monitored
Nicosia, Cyprus. A spokesman for the sheep and goat farmers’ coordinating committee said on Monday that there does…
SocietyDromolaxia–Meneou mayor says municipal services available to livestock farmers amid foot-and-mouth concerns
Dromolaxia, Cyprus. Municipal services are available to livestock farmers in the Dromolaxia–Meneou area following a February 27 meeting…
SocietyCivil defence reminds public of shelter procedures after drone hits Akrotiri air force base
Nicosia, Cyprus. Civil defence on Monday reminded the public of procedures for finding and using evacuation shelters after…
SocietyLimassol port ready to support possible evacuations under Cyprus’ ‘Estia’ plan, harbourmaster says
Limassol, Cyprus. The port of Limassol is ready to provide its facilities for potential evacuations of people from…