News: Society
Cyprus news in the “Society” category — updated throughout the day.
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 storms are forecast for parts of the south, east and interior, mainly affecting mountainous areas. Rain…
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…
SocietyBonelli’s eagle chick rescued after mother dies in power line collision
Nicosia, Cyprus. Wildlife officers rescued a young Bonelli’s eagle on Wednesday after determining it was not receiving enough…
SocietyExemption allows fat tailed sheep in Dromolaxia to be spared from culling under strict conditions
Dromolaxia, Cyprus. Veterinary services confirmed on Wednesday that an exemption has been granted allowing fat tailed sheep in…
SocietyHoly Synod approves new statutes and starts process to elect new bishop of Paphos
Nicosia, Cyprus. The Holy Synod unanimously approved new church statutes on Wednesday and launched the formal process for…
SocietyAkamas highlights Cyprus biodiversity and human-nature challenges, commissioner says
Nicosia, Cyprus. Environment Commissioner Antonia Theodosiou said on Wednesday that the Akamas is a living example of Cyprus’…
SocietyLimassol district confirms first foot and mouth outbreak as authorities cull infected herd
Pachna, Cyprus. Authorities moved on Tuesday to contain the first confirmed foot and mouth disease outbreak in the…
SocietyFoot and mouth disease detected in Pachna livestock unit as Limassol awaits test results
Pachna, Cyprus. Livestock farmers in Pachna in the Limassol district are awaiting laboratory test results on Wednesday after…
SocietyParaglider photographed drifting over Limassol-Nicosia motorway near Pera Chorio exit
Pera Chorio, Cyprus. A paraglider was photographed drifting over the Limassol-Nicosia motorway on Wednesday morning near the Pera…
SocietyUnsettled weather in Cyprus as weak low-pressure system brings showers and thunderstorms
Nicosia, Cyprus. A weak low-pressure system combined with an unstable air mass is affecting Cyprus, bringing unsettled weather…