News: Society
Cyprus news in the “Society” category — updated throughout the day.
SocietyYellow weather warning issued as storms expected across Cyprus
Nicosia, Cyprus. A yellow weather warning issued from 9am is set to remain in force until 5pm on Sunday afternoon as storms are expected to affect the entire island. Warning period and storm coverage…
SocietyLivestock breeders seek meeting with Cyprus president over foot and mouth outbreak
Nicosia, Cyprus. Livestock breeders demanded on Saturday to meet President Nikos Christodoulides amid an ongoing foot and mouth…
SocietyFoot and mouth disease detected at two more farms, bringing infected total to 110
Athienou, Cyprus. Two more farms were reported to have been infected with foot and mouth disease on Saturday,…
SocietyOvercast skies and patchy rain forecast as temperatures reach 27C inland
Nicosia, Cyprus. Saturday is expected to be more overcast than recent days, with patchy rain possible across the…
SocietyCyprus trade unions Peo and Sek issue May Day calls for unity, labour rights and social protection
Nicosia, Cyprus. Trade unions across Cyprus issued May Day calls for unity, improved working conditions and stronger social…
SocietyLanes closed near Rizoelia roundabout cause congestion on Nicosia–Larnaca highway
Nicosia, Cyprus. Traffic disruption was reported on the Nicosia–Larnaca highway after lanes were closed in both directions near…
SocietyCyprus poverty or social exclusion risk steady at 17.1% in 2025, Eurostat says
Nicosia, Cyprus. Around 17.1 per cent of people in Cyprus were at risk of poverty or social exclusion…
SocietyCyprus approves €1 million fund for advanced genetic testing to identify missing persons’ remains
Nicosia, Cyprus. A €1 million fund has been approved for specialised genetic testing to help identify remains of…
SocietyEAC to continue smart meter installations across Cyprus in May 2026
Nicosia, Cyprus. The Electricity Authority of Cyprus (EAC) said the mass installation programme for electricity smart meters will…
SocietyCyprus scientific committee head says Veterinary Services to decide on rare breeds with foot-and-mouth disease
Nicosia, Cyprus. Decisions on animals infected with foot-and-mouth disease that belong to rare breeds fall exclusively under the…
SocietyJustice minister urges public trust and cooperation at police cadets’ graduation
Nicosia, Cyprus. Justice Minister Costas Fitiris said the public must be made an ally, stressing that no security…