News: Society
Cyprus news in the “Society” category — updated throughout the day.
SocietyNegative test results raise hopes foot-and-mouth disease outbreak in Cyprus is contained
Nicosia, Cyprus. All samples examined so far in connection with the recent foot-and-mouth disease outbreak in Cyprus have returned negative, according to a member of the government’s epidemiological team. Authorities are awaiting results from…
SocietySecond week of Pancyprian examinations begins with Ancient Greek, mathematics and technology tests
Nicosia, Cyprus. The second week of the Pancyprian examinations began on Monday, with high school leavers sitting Ancient…
SocietyRescued owl found healthy with four chicks in Mammari, marking conservation success
Mammari, Cyprus. A female owl released from a wildlife care centre last year was found healthy with four…
SocietyThird Age Observatory urges stronger action against abuse of elderly people
Nicosia, Cyprus. The Third Age Observatory on Monday called for stronger measures to protect elderly people from abuse,…
SocietyCyprus weather to turn unsettled inland and in mountains before clearing through midweek
Nicosia, Cyprus. Low clouds and fine mist affected many areas on Monday morning before skies cleared, while isolated…
SocietyCyprus ranks first globally in voluntary unpaid blood donation per capita, health ministry says
Nicosia, Cyprus. Cyprus ranks first in the world in voluntary unpaid blood donation relative to population size, the…
SocietyPrickly pear cochineal spreads across Cyprus, raising concerns over long-term control
Nicosia, Cyprus. The prickly pear cochineal, Dactylopius opuntiae, has steadily spread across Cyprus over the past decade, damaging…
SocietyCyprus livestock farmers face emotional toll after mass culling to contain foot-and-mouth disease
Nicosia, Cyprus. Livestock farmers across Cyprus are struggling with the emotional aftermath of mass culling carried out to…
SocietyLocal showers and isolated thunderstorms forecast in parts of Cyprus
Nicosia, Cyprus. Clouds developing during the day are expected to bring localised showers and isolated thunderstorms, mainly in…
SocietyNationwide CY-Alert test to simulate missing person and kidnapping warning on Monday
Nicosia, Cyprus. A nationwide test of the government’s new CY-Alert emergency warning system will take place on Monday,…
SocietyFarmers to confront ministry as irrigation allocation fails to ease water shortage concerns
Nicosia, Cyprus. Farmers are set to confront the agriculture ministry on Monday after a cabinet decision to allocate…