News: Society
Cyprus news in the “Society” category — updated throughout the day.
SocietyCyprus highlights satellite role in EU search-and-rescue exercise in Larnaca
Larnaca, Cyprus. Cyprus on Monday showcased its role in Europe’s satellite-enabled search-and-rescue network during a live demonstration exercise held at the Joint Rescue Coordination Centre in Larnaca as part of the European conference EU…
SocietyIsolated rain and thunderstorms expected as temperatures rise through the week
Nicosia, Cyprus. Unsettled weather will continue over the coming days, with isolated rain and thunderstorms forecast despite a…
SocietySupporters of former Paphos bishop Tychikos protest outside municipal hall
Paphos, Cyprus. Supporters of former Paphos bishop Tychikos gathered on Monday outside the Paphos municipal hall to oppose…
SocietyCyprus plans traffic projects to ease congestion in Limassol
Limassol, Cyprus. The government said on Monday that a number of projects aimed at easing traffic congestion in…
SocietyCMP says two people identified this year as excavations continue across Cyprus
Nicosia, Cyprus. Excavations by the Committee on Missing Persons are continuing at multiple sites, and two people have…
SocietyHealth minister warns tobacco products are targeting young people through social media and flavours
Nicosia, Cyprus. Health Minister Neophytos Charalambides warned on Monday that new tobacco and nicotine products are targeting young…
SocietyGDPR strengthened public rights and accountability, commissioner says
Nicosia, Cyprus. The General Data Protection Regulation strengthened the public’s rights and reinforced accountability in the handling of…
SocietyNicosia occupational rehabilitation unit inaugurated as part of mental health reform
Nicosia, Cyprus. Health Minister Neophytos Charalambides inaugurated the Nicosia Occupational Rehabilitation Unit on Monday, calling it an important…
SocietyVeterinary services and livestock farmers continue talks over foot and mouth outbreak
Nicosia, Cyprus. Veterinary services and livestock farmers continued consultations on Monday over the foot and mouth disease outbreak,…
SocietyFour clerics vie for vacant Paphos bishop post as Church of Cyprus prepares final list
Paphos, Cyprus. Nominations for the vacant position of bishop of Paphos closed on Monday lunchtime, with four clerics…
SocietyCyprus rainfall in May reaches 220 per cent of monthly average
Nicosia, Cyprus. Rainfall recorded across Cyprus so far in May has reached 220 per cent of the monthly…