News: Society
Cyprus news in the “Society” category — updated throughout the day.
SocietyPension rises expected under social insurance reform, minister says
Nicosia, Cyprus. Labour and Social Insurance Minister Marinos Mousiouttas said pension increases from the planned reform of the social insurance system are expected to be noticeable, particularly for low-income pensioners. He said the first…
SocietyAnimal Party seeks clarification on delays to nationwide cat sterilisation programme
Nicosia, Cyprus. The Animal Party has called on the government to immediately clarify delays in implementing a nationwide…
SocietyEledio village faces depopulation as housing and commuting costs deter young families
Paphos, Cyprus. The village of Eledio in the Paphos rural area is facing continued depopulation, with its community…
SocietyCyprus GMI scheme supports 17,000 families as officials outline eligibility and benefit calculations
Nicosia, Cyprus. Cyprus’ Guaranteed Minimum Income (GMI) scheme provides financial support to around 17,000 families, covering about 22,000…
SocietyLarnaka Talks to host open discussion on Larnaca’s environmental challenges on February 17
Larnaca, Cyprus. Larnaka Talks and Michalis Kalopaidis will host an open discussion on Larnaca’s environmental challenges on February…
SocietyRepublic says no briefing on latest foot-and-mouth disease developments in the north
Nicosia, Cyprus. The Republic’s authorities have not been briefed on the latest developments regarding the spread of foot-and-mouth…
SocietyOkypy urges patients with flu symptoms to avoid A&E departments
Nicosia, Cyprus. State health services Okypy urged patients not to visit A&E departments for flu symptoms, saying the…
SocietyCyprus dam levels at 14.1% capacity, slightly higher than last year
Nicosia, Cyprus. Cyprus dams stood at 14.1% of capacity on Friday, slightly higher than at the same time…
SocietyPomos dam overflows after heavy rainfall as Cyprus reservoir levels remain critically low
Pomos, Cyprus. The Pomos dam overflowed on Saturday morning after recent heavy rainfall in the area, despite Cyprus…
SocietyCyprus forecasts local rain, coastal winds and possible sleet on Troodos peaks
Nicosia, Cyprus. Cyprus is expected to see partly cloudy conditions on Saturday with local rain in the west…
SocietyCyprus has EU’s highest food waste rate, environment commissioner says
Nicosia, Cyprus. Cyprus records the highest rate of food waste in the European Union, environment commissioner Antonia Theodosiou…