News: Society
Cyprus news in the “Society” category — updated throughout the day.
SocietyLimassol Citizen Service Centre relocation remains under evaluation pending building assessment
Limassol, Cyprus. Seven years after a preliminary decision to move Limassol’s Citizen Service Centre from the seafront to the city centre, the project remains under evaluation pending key findings on the future of the…
SocietyCyprus creates embassy post in Paris to support patients receiving treatment in France
Paris, France. The Cypriot government has approved a dedicated position at its embassy in Paris to support Cypriots…
SocietyCyprus plans new body to promote universities abroad and attract international students
Nicosia, Cyprus. Cyprus is preparing to establish a new organisation modelled on the British Council to promote its…
SocietyLarnaca announces €1.2 million project to repair and replace sewer manholes
Larnaca, Cyprus. The Larnaca district government’s water supply and sewerage services announced on Wednesday €1.2 million in funding…
SocietyCyprus lifeguards strike over beach understaffing and warn of safety risks
Limassol, Cyprus. Lifeguards across Cyprus on Wednesday complained of severe understaffing on beaches and warned of potential safety…
SocietyCyprus suspends two doctors for six years over false specialty qualification information
Nicosia, Cyprus. Two doctors have been suspended from practising medicine in Cyprus for six years after being found…
SocietyCyprus EU Council Presidency scholarship programme expands to 110 postgraduate awards
Nicosia, Cyprus. The number of postgraduate scholarships linked to Cyprus’ EU Council Presidency has risen to 110 this…
SocietyRobot-assisted joint replacement surgery introduced at Nicosia General Hospital
Nicosia, Cyprus. Orthopaedic patients in Cyprus can now access robot-assisted joint replacement surgery through the public health system…
SocietyLarnaca authorities may evacuate apartment complex over structural safety risks
Larnaca, Cyprus. The Larnaca District local government organisation (EOA) is preparing to proceed with the evacuation of a…
SocietyTototheo Global, school and university launch Cyprus pilot programme focused on applied technology
Nicosia, Cyprus. Tototheo Global, The Heritage Private School and the Cyprus University of Technology have signed a memorandum…
SocietyHourly paid government employees begin 24-hour strike over pay and working conditions
Nicosia, Cyprus. Hourly paid government employees began a 24-hour strike at midnight, seeking pay rises and improved employment…