News: Society
Cyprus news in the “Society” category — updated throughout the day.
SocietyOsak cancer committee urges informed media discourse as Kyriakides becomes special advisor
Nicosia, Cyprus. Osak’s Standing Cancer Committee chair Antonis Tryfonos said World Cancer Day is a reminder that cancer affects people and families, not just statistics. He also announced that former EU Health Commissioner Stella…
SocietyEU designates Kleides islets as conservation priority for Audouin’s gull amid colony decline
Brussels, Belgium. The European Union has designated the islets off the Karpasia peninsula as a conservation priority under…
SocietyNestlé recalls baby milk products in Cyprus over possible cereulide contamination
Nicosia, Cyprus. Nestlé has recalled several baby milk products in Cyprus due to the possible presence of cereulide,…
SocietyCyprus extends reduced VAT rate on household electricity for another year
Nicosia, Cyprus. Finance Minister Makis Keravnos said the government will extend the reduced value added tax rate on…
SocietyFree trauma-informed LGBTQI+ workshop on self-expression to be held in Nicosia
Nicosia, Cyprus. A free, two-hour experiential workshop for LGBTQI+ people and allies will be held on Thursday at…
SocietyOkypy rejects union claim that understaffing at Nicosia general led to two cardiac arrests
Nicosia, Cyprus. The state health services organisation (Okypy) said allegations that inadequate staffing at Nicosia general hospital led…
SocietyCyprus warns summer water cuts possible as reserves remain low and demand rises
Nicosia, Cyprus. Cyprus could face water cuts during the summer as reserves remain low and demand continues to…
SocietyMostly clear weather forecast with isolated showers possible later in the week
Nicosia, Cyprus. Wednesday is expected to be mostly clear across most of the island, with temperatures reaching 19…
SocietyStorm Byron floods Cyprus cities as officials focus on EU water resilience meeting in Nicosia
Nicosia, Cyprus. Storm Byron brought heavy rainfall to Cyprus on December 9, 2025, flooding streets in Nicosia and…
SocietyCyprus urges importers and consumers to report Chinese-origin replacement airbags after US warning
Nicosia, Cyprus. Cyprus’ road transport department (TOM) on Tuesday called on importers and sellers to inform the department…
SocietyCyprus Institute study reports potential approach to treat aggressive cancers by improving drug delivery
Nicosia, Cyprus. Research by the Cyprus Institute of Neurology and Genetics reported progress toward treating aggressive and resilient…