News: Society
Cyprus news in the “Society” category — updated throughout the day.
SocietyCyprus lawmakers review disability benefit changes expected to expand eligibility by over 10,000 people
Nicosia, Cyprus. Revised legislation under review by the House labour committee is expected to make more than 10,000 additional people eligible for disability benefits, with officials aiming for approval before the parliamentary term ends…
SocietyCyprus to switch to daylight saving time on March 29, 2026
Nicosia, Cyprus. Cyprus will move to daylight saving time on Sunday, March 29, 2026. Clocks will move forward…
SocietyERB Asfalistiki delivers firefighting training simulator to Cyprus fire service
Nicosia, Cyprus. ERB Asfalistiki, a member of the Eurobank Group, announced that it delivered a firefighting training simulator…
SocietyAudit office cites weaknesses in civil defence shelter information and coordination
Nicosia, Cyprus. The audit office reported perceived weaknesses in the management and operation of evacuation shelters, calling for…
SocietyCyprus parliament approves national centre for clinical documentation
Nicosia, Cyprus. President Nikos Christodoulides welcomed parliament’s approval of government plans to establish a national centre for clinical…
SocietyBus drivers strike over safety concerns linked to camera-equipped traffic lights
Nicosia, Cyprus. Bus drivers went on strike on Friday morning, citing safety concerns and saying the government has…
SocietyFriday forecast: Partial cloud, dust and isolated rain; frost expected in mountains
Nicosia, Cyprus. Friday is expected to be partly cloudy with increased dust levels and isolated rain, mainly in…
SocietyPame Express park-and-ride to continue for two months as operator seeks solution to driver shortage
Nicosia, Cyprus. The operator of the Pame Express park-and-ride service said it can continue operations for two more…
SocietyThree new foot and mouth disease cases confirmed in Larnaca infected zone, total affected units reach 49
Larnaca, Cyprus. Authorities confirmed three new cases of foot and mouth disease within the infected zone in the…
SocietyCyprus MPs hear childhood obesity rates reach up to 42% in some age groups
Nicosia, Cyprus. Cyprus has some of the highest rates of childhood obesity in Europe, reaching up to 42%…
SocietyHIO to enable prescription barcode display via Beneficiary Portal from March 27
Nicosia, Cyprus. The Health Insurance Organisation (HIO) said a new feature allowing prescription barcodes to be displayed via…