News: Society
Cyprus news in the “Society” category — updated throughout the day.
SocietyBiosafety lapses blamed for spread of foot-and-mouth disease in Cyprus, committee head says
Nicosia, Cyprus. Special scientific committee head Stavros Malas said poor biosafety practices in the movement of animals are behind the spread of foot-and-mouth disease into new areas. He said early indications suggest negligence in…
SocietyNicosia team inspects 200 buildings as dangerous structures count reaches 1,466
Nicosia, Cyprus. A technical team inspected around 200 buildings in Nicosia’s walled city on Monday as part of…
SocietyCyprus reservoirs rise to 37.9% capacity after recent rains
Nicosia, Cyprus. Reservoirs across Cyprus reached 37.9% of capacity on Monday, a marked increase from 23.6% at the…
SocietyInvestigator says welfare officers failed procedures in case of 14-year-old who died by suicide
Nicosia, Cyprus. A criminal investigator testified on Monday that social welfare officers failed to follow prescribed procedures in…
SocietyLimassol EOA declares 36 buildings dangerous as inspections continue across Cyprus
Limassol, Cyprus. The Limassol district organisation (EOA) said 36 buildings were declared “dangerous” on Monday following inspections carried…
SocietyMost adults fall short on exercise, experts cite 150 minutes as minimum and 300 for added benefits
Nicosia, Cyprus. Many adults do not meet global physical activity guidelines, with experts warning that increasingly sedentary routines…
SocietyCyprus health minister sets out five priorities, focusing on prevention and system reforms
Nicosia, Cyprus. Health Minister Neophytos Charalambides on Monday presented a report on his ministry’s work last year and…
SocietyFire Brigade marks 25th fire safety week as minister calls for better coordination
Nicosia, Cyprus. Cyprus’ Fire Brigade launched its 25th annual fire safety week on Monday, with Justice Minister Costas…
SocietyCyprus opens annual state funding applications for animal protection organisations
Nicosia, Cyprus. Applications for annual state funding to animal protection organisations opened on Monday, the Veterinary Services said.…
SocietyLefkara mayor says hundreds of buildings are dilapidated and warns of public safety risks
Lefkara, Cyprus. Hundreds of buildings in Lefkara are in a dilapidated state, including listed ones, and efforts to…
SocietyVeterinary Services say total culling in foot and mouth cases is mandatory under EU rules
Nicosia, Cyprus. The total culling of animals on farms affected by foot and mouth disease is a legal…