News: Society
Cyprus news in the “Society” category — updated throughout the day.
SocietyResidents remain in dangerous Yermasoyia building after April 20 evacuation deadline
Limassol, Cyprus. Occupants of the Seagate block in Yermasoyia are still living in the building despite an April 20 deadline to leave, as the Limassol EOA prepares to seek a court order to enforce…
SocietyTV owners using aerials must switch to DVB-T2 by July 1, deputy digital policy ministry says
Nicosia, Cyprus. Television owners who receive free channels via an aerial have until July 1 to transition to…
SocietyMostly clear weather expected across Cyprus with isolated mountain showers possible
Nicosia, Cyprus. Cyprus is expected to be mostly clear on Wednesday after early morning fog lifts, though clouds…
SocietyPaphos and Ierokipia discuss 16 breakwaters to protect southwestern coastline
Paphos, Cyprus. Further measures to protect the southwestern coasts in the municipalities of Paphos and Ierokipia, including 16…
SocietyBarn owls aid rodent control and need special protection, game and wildlife service says
Nicosia, Cyprus. Barn owls support natural biological control of rodents, benefiting public health and the environment and requiring…
SocietyCyprus inaugurates €6.5 million 24-hour fire service operations coordination centre
Nicosia, Cyprus. The fire service on Tuesday inaugurated a new 24-hour operations coordination centre with a total budget…
SocietyDecisions on culling or preserving rare breeds amid FMD to be made by week’s end
Nicosia, Cyprus. Decisions on whether to preserve or cull fat-tailed sheep and red cattle affected by foot and…
SocietyBirdLife urges action on lead from hunting after pollution findings in Cyprus wetlands
Larnaca, Cyprus. BirdLife on Tuesday warned that lead used in shotguns and fishing weights harms human health and…
SocietyCyprus workplace accidents down nearly half over decade, labour minister says
Nicosia, Cyprus. Workplace accidents in Cyprus have fallen by nearly half over the past decade, Labour Minister Marinos…
SocietyChristodoulides announces internal meeting on foot and mouth disease, reiterates readiness to meet farmers
Nicosia, Cyprus. President Nikos Christodoulides said an internal meeting on foot and mouth disease will be held later…
SocietyOev warns Cyprus healthcare under pressure amid structural nurse shortage
Nicosia, Cyprus. Cyprus’ healthcare system is operating under sustained pressure due to a structural shortage of nurses, Oev…