News: Society
Cyprus news in the “Society” category — updated throughout the day.
SocietyKysoa president condemns MEP Fidias Panayiotou’s use of “loonies” for people with intellectual disabilities
Nicosia, Cyprus. Kysoa president Themis Anthopoulou criticised the use of the term “loonies” to describe people with mental disabilities, calling it a “rotten perception” and “unthinkable” for an MEP to use. Criticism of remarks…
SocietyCovid-19 and Influenza A hospitalisations rise in Limassol over weekend
Limassol, Cyprus. Hospitalisations for Covid-19 and Influenza A increased over the weekend at Limassol’s district general hospital, according…
SocietyCyprus labour minister highlights workplace inclusion for people with ADHD at Nicosia conference
Nicosia, Cyprus. Labour Minister Marinos Mousiouttas emphasised the importance of equal access, retention and career advancement for people…
SocietyOvercast start to week with 17cm of snow on Troodos peak
Nicosia, Cyprus. The week is set to begin overcast, with 17cm of snow reported on the peak of…
SocietyMazotos residents protest plans for mobile desalination plant, citing protected habitats
Mazotos, Cyprus. Local residents held a protest on Saturday against plans to install a mobile desalination plant in…
SocietyYellow weather warning issued for rain and storms until Saturday evening
Nicosia, Cyprus. The met office has issued a yellow weather warning for rain and storms, in effect until…
SocietyCyprus says €17.4 million paid in 2025 for July Limassol wildfire support plan
Limassol, Cyprus. Government support for residents affected by July 2025 wildfires totalled €17.4 million in 2025 under the…
SocietyPower restored to parts of Nicosia after EAC distribution system fault
Nicosia, Cyprus. Electricity supply to several areas of Nicosia was restored on Friday after outages caused by a…
SocietyCyprus to add mobile desalination units in Limassol as water shortage continues
Limassol, Cyprus. Agriculture Minister Maria Panayiotou said the government will bolster Cyprus’ desalination capacity as the island faces…
SocietyCyprus lawmakers inspect Lakatamia 3rd Primary School after parents raise renovation concerns
Lakatamia, Cyprus. House education committee president Pavlos Mylonas and committee members visited Lakatamia’s 3rd primary school to inspect…
SocietyLarnaca opens applications for summer beach fee collector jobs
Larnaca, Cyprus. Larnaca municipality has opened applications for beach fee collector positions for the upcoming summer season. Applicants…