News: Society
Cyprus news in the “Society” category — updated throughout the day.
SocietyEU launches #EUBeachCleanup campaign from Limassol seafront
Limassol, Cyprus. The European Commission’s #EUBeachCleanup campaign was launched from Limassol’s seafront on Saturday, with EU commissioner for fisheries and oceans Costas Kadis and Limassol mayor Yiannis Armeftis taking part in a coastal cleanup.…
SocietyTorrential rain sparks hazardous driving conditions as hail hits parts of Nicosia
Nicosia, Cyprus. Torrential rain on Saturday created hazardous driving conditions, with police warning of water build-up and reduced…
Society889 buildings in Larnaca district listed as dangerous under updated records, EOA says
Larnaca, Cyprus. Updated records compiled by the Larnaca district government organisation (EOA) classify 889 buildings in the Larnaca…
SocietyThree soldiers hospitalised with viral infection as meningitis ruled out, says Cyprus defence spokesman
Nicosia, Cyprus. Three hospitalised soldiers are being treated for a viral infection, and meningitis has been ruled out,…
SocietyTemporary fence installed at Cape Greco sea caves to prevent diving injuries
Cape Greco, Cyprus. A temporary fence has been installed around the sea caves at the Cape Greco national…
SocietyPaphos general hospital morgue closes after fault in refrigerated cabinets
Paphos, Cyprus. A fault in refrigerated mortuary cabinets forced the Paphos morgue at the general hospital to close…
SocietyAutomated imaging and genetic analysis system delivered to Makarios hospital laboratory
Nicosia, Cyprus. A new automated imaging and genetic analysis system was formally delivered to Makarios hospital on Friday,…
SocietyYellow warning issued for severe thunderstorms and possible hail in parts of Cyprus on Saturday
Nicosia, Cyprus. A yellow weather warning for severe thunderstorms and possible hail will take effect across parts of…
SocietyArchbishop Georgios defends synod’s handling of former Paphos bishop Tychikos
Nicosia, Cyprus. Archbishop Georgios defended the synod’s handling of former Paphos bishop Tychikos and warned that further disciplinary…
SocietyCyprus veterinarians warn they may halt foot and mouth sampling without police protection
Limassol, Cyprus. Veterinarians warned on Friday they may refuse to carry out foot and mouth disease sampling unless…
SocietyHIO to tighten rules on Gesy doctor replacements to curb abuses
Nicosia, Cyprus. The Health Insurance Organisation (HIO) said on Friday new regulations on replacements between Gesy personal doctors…