News: Society
Cyprus news in the “Society” category — updated throughout the day.
SocietyForestry department holds nationwide voluntary blood donation during Forest protection week
Engomi, Cyprus. The forestry department said it held a nationwide voluntary blood donation on May 13 and 14 as part of this year’s “Forest protection week” events. Forest protection week campaign The department said…
SocietyTrozena abandoned village draws debate over investment, environment, access and identity
Limassol, Cyprus. Trozena, an abandoned village in the Diarizos valley, has in recent weeks become the centre of…
SocietyFishermen in Cyprus warn of rising dolphin damage to nets and catches
Famagusta, Cyprus. Fishermen in Cyprus’ Famagusta district say bottlenose dolphins are increasingly damaging nets and taking catches, threatening…
SocietyCyprus-based team develops CAT-BRAIN digital platform for cognitive rehabilitation
Nicosia, Cyprus. A Cyprus-based digital health startup is advancing cognitive rehabilitation through a new platform aimed at addressing…
SocietyDust and strong winds expected across Cyprus as temperatures cool by midweek
Nicosia, Cyprus. Dust, strong winds and a risk of isolated storms are expected across Cyprus in the coming…
SocietySupporters rally in Nicosia for reinstatement of suspended former Paphos bishop Tychikos
Nicosia, Cyprus. Supporters of suspended former Paphos bishop Tychikos gathered outside the archbishop’s palace in old Nicosia on…
SocietyPeyia residents call for ATM and banking services after closures in Akamas municipality
Peyia, Cyprus. Concerns have been raised over the absence of ATMs and bank branches in Peyia, with calls…
SocietyFour new foot-and-mouth disease cases confirmed in Dromolaxia and Athienou, total affected farms reaches 116
Nicosia, Cyprus. Four new cases of foot-and-mouth disease were confirmed in livestock units in Dromolaxia and Athienou, bringing…
SocietyMainly clear weather expected through Tuesday with temperatures up to 29C inland
Nicosia, Cyprus. Mainly clear weather is forecast on Saturday, with localised cloud developing and temperatures reaching 29C inland.…
SocietyPaphos farmers call off planned protest after minister intervention on water shortages
Paphos, Cyprus. Farmers in the Paphos district have called off a planned protest over water shortages after an…
SocietyCRAM Foundation warns plastic pollution is harming Mediterranean sea turtles
Barcelona, Spain. Plastic pollution in the Mediterranean is severely affecting marine life, with sea turtles frequently ingesting plastic…