News: Society
Cyprus news in the “Society” category — updated throughout the day.
SocietyCyprus to host National and Kapodistrian University of Athens branch, Christodoulides says
Athens, Greece. President Nikos Christodoulides said the establishment of a branch of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens in Cyprus marks a milestone in efforts to further internationalise and upgrade higher education in…
SocietyHealth Minister visits Yeri blood centre amid periodic shortages
Yeri, Cyprus. Health Minister Neophytos Charalambides visited the blood centre in Yeri on Tuesday, citing ongoing concerns about…
SocietyCyprus outlines 2026 plan to expand digital public services after 2025 rollout
Nicosia, Cyprus. Cyprus has outlined a broader push to digitalise public administration in 2026 after expanding online services…
SocietyOfficials say water cuts may be avoided with proper management amid planned 10% flow reduction
Nicosia, Cyprus. Cyprus agriculture ministry director general Andreas Gregoriou said water cuts could be avoided if district government…
SocietyOsak raises concerns over complaints about care and conduct in Gesy
Nicosia, Cyprus. The federation of patients’ associations, Osak, said it is concerned about the protection of the general…
SocietyEU-funded META-BRAIN project studies nanotechnology to reduce invasiveness of brain disorder treatments
Barcelona, Spain. EU-funded researchers are investigating whether nanotechnology could one day provide a safer, less invasive alternative to…
SocietyRain and isolated storms expected Tuesday, with snow possible in higher mountains
Nicosia, Cyprus. Rainy conditions with isolated storms are expected on Tuesday, mainly in the western and northern parts…
SocietyCyprus ranks 14th in EU road deaths in 2024, Commission document says
Nicosia, Cyprus. Cyprus recorded 44 road fatalities per million inhabitants in 2024, ranking 14th among EU countries, according…
SocietyTurkish Cypriot CMP employees call off strike after receiving back pay
Nicosia, Cyprus. Turkish Cypriot employees at the Committee on Missing Persons in Cyprus (CMP) called off a planned…
SocietyBank of Cyprus Oncology Center plans expansion, seeks additional state funding
Nicosia, Cyprus. The Bank of Cyprus Oncology Center is advancing expansion plans that include new operating theatres, a…
SocietyHIO chief says Gesy is financially stable after meeting with Akel in Nicosia
Nicosia, Cyprus. HIO chairman Stavros Michael said on Monday that Gesy is not facing financial problems, following a…