News: Society
Cyprus news in the “Society” category — updated throughout the day.
SocietySaturday to start partly cloudy with isolated rain later across the island
Nicosia, Cyprus. Saturday is expected to begin with partial cloud cover across most of the island, with isolated rain forecast later in the day. An isolated storm may develop in the west. Saturday outlook…
SocietyOvernight lane closures planned on Limassol–Nicosia and Larnaca–Paralimni highways
Nicosia, Cyprus. Highways will face overnight lane closures from Monday as scheduled maintenance and safety works begin, the…
SocietyPeo criticises Okypy reorganisation plan for Athalassa hospital, citing safety and staffing concerns
Nicosia, Cyprus. Labour union Peo’s medical workers’ branch criticised Okypy’s reorganisation plan for Athalassa hospital, warning that overcrowding…
SocietyCyprus district EOAs warn of possible household water cuts as summer supply trails demand
Nicosia, Cyprus. District self-government organisations in Nicosia, Larnaca, Limassol and Paphos have voiced concerns over possible household water…
SocietyTurkish Cypriot doctors stage full-day strike, citing public health system shortcomings
Nicosia, Cyprus. Turkish Cypriot doctors went on a full-day strike on Friday, citing shortcomings by the north’s ruling…
SocietyMinister Maria Panayiotou reappointed to educational service commission list after controversy
Nicosia, Cyprus. Agriculture Minister Maria Panayiotou has been reappointed to the educational service commission appointments list after controversy…
SocietyLarnaca named Green City of Cyprus 2025 for green beaches project
Larnaca, Cyprus. Larnaca Municipality has been awarded the Green City of Cyprus 2025 by the Cyprus Centre for…
SocietyAyia Skepi foundation to receive €1.32 million annual state sponsorship, says Christodoulides
Nicosia, Cyprus. The Ayia Skepi addiction and rehabilitation foundation will receive an annual sponsorship of €1.32 million, President…
SocietyFather raises staffing concerns at Makarios hospital as Okypy says child receiving required care
Nicosia, Cyprus. A father of a young child treated at Makarios hospital raised concerns on Sigma’s ‘Mesimeri kai…
SocietyPasyki calls for investigation into nurses’ allegations and warns of patient safety risks
Nicosia, Cyprus. State doctors union Pasyki on Friday called for a thorough investigation into incidents raised by the…
SocietyCyprus winter heating costs and poor insulation leave many households struggling to stay warm
Nicosia, Cyprus. Nearly one in six people in Cyprus cannot keep their homes warm in winter, according to…