News: Society
Cyprus news in the “Society” category — updated throughout the day.
SocietyMay dam inflows hit record high in Cyprus, Water Development Department says
Nicosia, Cyprus. Water flow into Cyprus’s dams this month has made it the best May on record, the Water Development Department said on Thursday. By May 19, 9.6 million cubic metres had flowed into…
SocietyOceana urges Cyprus to ban bottom trawling and create coastal fishing zone for small-scale fishers
Limassol, Cyprus. Marine conservation group Oceana has urged Cyprus to ban bottom trawling within its territorial waters and…
SocietyIsotita prison wardens file anti-corruption complaint over alleged intimidation at central prisons
Nicosia, Cyprus. Prison wardens affiliated with the Isotita trade union have filed a complaint with the anti-corruption authority,…
SocietyPaphos acting mayor raises concerns over hospital morgue conditions and lack of district pathologist
Paphos, Cyprus. Serious concerns were raised on Thursday over conditions at the morgue of Paphos general hospital after…
SocietyCyprus to amend special education legislation for first time in 27 years, minister says
Nicosia, Cyprus. Education Minister Athena Michaelidou said reforms to special education are “long overdue” as Cyprus prepares to…
SocietyCyprus veterinary service warns of action after attacks during foot-and-mouth disease inspections
Pachna, Cyprus. Cyprus veterinary service and its employees’ union warned they will take action following reported attacks and…
SocietyLarnaca authorities to evacuate 24-flat building declared dangerous
Larnaca, Cyprus. Authorities in Larnaca said measures will be taken over the next few days to evacuate a…
SocietyLivestock farmers association heads to Pachna to oppose further animal culling amid foot-and-mouth outbreak
Pachna, Cyprus. Members of the newly formed livestock farmers association The Voice of Livestock Breeders headed to Pachna…
SocietyThursday forecast: local cloud increase, isolated showers and possible hail in mountainous areas
Nicosia, Cyprus. Local cloud cover is expected to increase on Thursday, with isolated showers possible. Afternoon and evening…
SocietyCyprus reported 33,640 farm beehives in 2023 as EU total rose to 9.4 million, Eurostat says
Nicosia, Cyprus. Cyprus recorded 33,640 beehives on farms in 2023, as the number of farm beehives across the…
SocietyLarnaca EOA calls for funds to manage dangerous buildings amid evacuations
Larnaca, Cyprus. The Larnaca district government organisation (EOA) called on Wednesday for the allocation of funds to manage…