News: Society
Cyprus news in the “Society” category — updated throughout the day.
SocietyCyprus continues livestock culling as cabinet approves tougher animal health penalties
Limassol, Cyprus. Animal culling to contain the outbreak of foot-and-mouth disease is continuing as planned, Agriculture Minister Maria Panayiotou said on Thursday, as the cabinet approved significantly tougher penalties for violations of animal health…
SocietyCyprus expands all-day school programme by 60 schools from September
Nicosia, Cyprus. Cyprus will expand its all-day school programme in September with the addition of 60 schools, Education…
SocietyKonia road nears reopening after five months of disruption, authorities say
Paphos, Cyprus. Authorities are coordinating final works on a road in Konia that has disrupted residents and motorists…
SocietyCyprus fire brigade chief urges public caution as peak wildfire season begins
Nicosia, Cyprus. Fire brigade chief Nikos Longinos on Thursday urged the public to avoid activities that could cause…
SocietyBirdLife Cyprus to hold blood donation event in memory of late director Martin Hellicar
Nicosia, Cyprus. BirdLife Cyprus said on Thursday it is organising a blood donation event in memory of its…
SocietyArgyroupoleos avenue opens to traffic in Nicosia with direct access to Limassol motorway
Nicosia, Cyprus. Argyroupoleos avenue opened to traffic on Thursday, creating a new road link between Tseriou avenue and…
SocietyEAC to continue smart meter installations across Cyprus throughout June
Nicosia, Cyprus. The Electricity Authority of Cyprus said on Thursday it will continue installing smart electricity meters across…
SocietyRadio and television authority urges broadcasters to avoid children in mobile phone advertisements
Nicosia, Cyprus. The radio and television authority has urged broadcasters to avoid using children in advertisements for mobile…
SocietyFormer bishop Tychikos leaves Paphos bishopric residence before successor’s enthronement
Paphos, Cyprus. Former bishop Tychikos has vacated his residence at the Paphos bishopric ahead of the enthronement of…
SocietyCyprus weather to stay mainly fine through weekend with slight warming on Sunday
Nicosia, Cyprus. Weather conditions in Cyprus will remain mainly fine on Thursday, with sunshine for most of the…
SocietyHealth ministry bill proposes higher nurse-to-patient ratios in state hospitals
Nicosia, Cyprus. The health ministry is promoting a bill to change nurse-to-patient ratios in state hospitals as part…