News: Society
Cyprus news in the “Society” category — updated throughout the day.
SocietyCyprus among lowest in Europe for children with unmet medical needs, Eurostat says
Nicosia, Cyprus. Cyprus recorded one of Europe’s lowest shares of children with unmet medical needs in 2024, Eurostat said on Monday. The rate stood at 0.6%. EU figures on unmet medical needs Eurostat said…
SocietyHIO warns Gesy beneficiaries to delete ongoing malicious SMS scam
Nicosia, Cyprus. The Health Insurance Organisation (HIO) on Monday warned that malicious text messages targeting Gesy beneficiaries continue…
SocietyPets increasingly recognised as partners in health and mental wellbeing
Nicosia, Cyprus. Pets are increasingly being recognised as partners in health, with research and local experiences pointing to…
SocietyRare Mediterranean horseshoe bat colony found in Troodos cave, Forestry Department says
Troodos, Cyprus. A large colony of rare Rhinolophus euryale bats has been discovered in a Troodos cave, the…
SocietyLawyer says first lady’s request to remove posts is attempt to silence online activist
Nicosia, Cyprus. Lawyer Pambos Ioannides said First Lady Philippa Karsera Christodoulides’ request that online activist Nicoletta Tsikkinis remove…
SocietyCyprus surpasses 1 million kilograms of batteries recycled since 2009, waste management association says
Nicosia, Cyprus. More than one million kilograms of batteries have been recycled in Cyprus since 2009, according to…
SocietyInfluenza A hospital admissions stabilise in Cyprus, Okypy spokesman says
Nicosia, Cyprus. Hospital admissions for Influenza A in Cyprus appear to have stabilised, with early signs of a…
SocietyColder-than-usual temperatures expected on Monday with possible rain and sleet
Nicosia, Cyprus. Monday is expected to be colder than is typical for this time of year, with temperatures…
SocietyStudy links metabolic drugs to improved Alzheimer’s symptoms in mice, highlighting importance of treatment timing
Nicosia, Cyprus. Drugs used to treat metabolic disorders such as Type 2 diabetes alleviated symptoms of Alzheimer’s disease…
SocietyFamilies call for greater awareness and support for Alzheimer’s disease
Washington, United States. Alzheimer’s disease is described as an illness that develops quietly before progressing into a severe…
SocietyHeavy traffic reported on roads leading to Troodos amid fog and immobilised vehicle
Nicosia, Cyprus. Heavy traffic was reported on roads leading to Troodos on Sunday due to a large number…