News: Society
Cyprus news in the “Society” category — updated throughout the day.
SocietyLionfish consumption could help curb invasive species in Cyprus, biologist says
Nicosia, Cyprus. Consuming lionfish could help limit the spread of the invasive species in the Mediterranean, marine biologist Evagoras Isaias said on Thursday, as the fish becomes increasingly established in Cypriot waters. Lionfish, native…
SocietyCyprus government prioritises school safety after audit findings
Nicosia, Cyprus. Education Minister Athena Michaelidou said school safety remains a “non-negotiable priority” after the Audit Office identified…
SocietyCyprus forestry department appoints four new officers
Nicosia, Cyprus. The forestry department has appointed four new forestry officers, who began duties on Thursday at forestry…
SocietyLakatamia to open three cooling centres during heatwaves
Lakatamia, Cyprus. Lakatamia municipality announced on Thursday that it will open three cooling centres during heatwaves to assist…
SocietyDaughter of 1974 missing person calls for inheritance law reform
Nicosia, Cyprus. The daughter of a man missing since the 1974 Turkish invasion has called for legal reform…
SocietyAudit report raises concerns over fire safety in Cyprus state schools
Nicosia, Cyprus. State school pupils appear to be treated as “second class” compared with private school pupils due…
SocietyHot, sunny weather forecast across Cyprus on Thursday
Nicosia, Cyprus. Cyprus is expected to experience mostly hot and sunny weather on Thursday, with inland temperatures forecast…
SocietyOvernight motorway works to affect traffic on Nicosia-Limassol route
Nicosia, Cyprus. Drivers are being advised to expect delays next week during maintenance works on sections of the…
SocietyCyprus issues yellow warning as heatwave pushes Nicosia towards 40C
Nicosia, Cyprus. Cyprus will be under a yellow weather warning for high temperatures on Thursday as a prolonged…
SocietyCyprus forestry department expands wildfire prevention education and training
Nicosia, Cyprus. The forestry department has highlighted environmental education and specialised National Guard training as part of efforts…
SocietyCyprus trails EU average in young people’s digital skills, Eurostat says
Nicosia, Cyprus. Cyprus remained below the European Union average for young people with at least basic digital skills…