News: Society
Cyprus news in the “Society” category — updated throughout the day.
SocietyCyprus launches gov.cy “e-registration” for national guard conscripts
Nicosia, Cyprus. The defence ministry on Friday launched the digital service “e-registration” for conscripts of the national guard intake, opening the platform for submission of selection data declarations. The system will remain available until…
SocietyParalimni-Deryneia opposes migrant accommodation facilities in tourist areas
Paralimni, Cyprus. The municipality of Paralimni-Deryneia has voiced opposition to the operation of migrant accommodation structures in tourist…
SocietyCyprus issues yellow warning for isolated thunderstorms as Sahara dust lingers
Nicosia, Cyprus. A yellow weather warning for isolated thunderstorms has been issued for Cyprus, with conditions expected to…
SocietyRare indigenous Cypriot sheep breed faces possible cull after FMD antibodies detected
Dromolaxia, Cyprus. A rare indigenous Cypriot sheep breed is at risk after antibodies for foot-and-mouth disease were detected…
SocietyLimassol building in Yermasoyia set for evacuation amid safety concerns
Limassol, Cyprus. A residential building in the Yermasoyia area of Limassol is scheduled to be evacuated due to…
SocietyCyprus pulmonologist urges legislative action over rising dust pollution health risks
Nicosia, Cyprus. Pulmonologist Dr Haris Armeftis has described dust pollution in Cyprus as a public health hazard that…
SocietyCulling begins at first pig unit infected with foot-and-mouth disease in Palaiometocho
Palaiometocho, Cyprus. Culling has begun at the first pig unit confirmed to be infected with foot-and-mouth disease (FMD)…
SocietyStormy weather brings muddy rain, hail and power outages across Cyprus
Nicosia, Cyprus. Torrential rain, thunderstorms and hail affected parts of Cyprus on Friday, causing hazardous road conditions and…
SocietyChristodoula March postponed due to severe weather forecast in Cyprus
Nicosia, Cyprus. The annual Christodoula March scheduled for Saturday has been postponed due to a forecast of severe…
SocietyOvercast skies, showers and thunderstorms forecast, with temperatures dropping over the weekend
Nicosia, Cyprus. Predominantly overcast conditions with sporadic rain showers and possible thunderstorms are forecast for Friday, with rainy…
SocietyCyprus among EU’s highest users of single-use plastic bottles, Commission report finds
Nicosia, Cyprus. Cyprus is among the European Union countries with the highest per capita use of single-use plastic…