News: Society
Cyprus news in the “Society” category — updated throughout the day.
SocietyCyprus met office issues yellow warning for storms, hail and strong winds
Nicosia, Cyprus. The met office issued a yellow warning on Tuesday for storms, hail and strong winds, in effect from 9.00 pm tonight until 6.00 pm tomorrow. Warning timeframe and expected conditions Authorities said…
SocietyAfoa accuses authorities of inaction as Wolt delivery drivers strike over conditions
Nicosia, Cyprus. Activist group Afoa on Tuesday accused authorities of failing to halt what it called a climate…
SocietyCyprus House committee urges halt to rent hike notices at Mesoyios artists’ park in Larnaca
Larnaca, Cyprus. The House refugee committee on Tuesday called for an immediate halt to rent increase notices for…
SocietyNew foot-and-mouth case confirmed in Dromolaxia as Cyprus outbreak affects 46 farms
Dromolaxia, Cyprus. A new case of foot-and-mouth disease has been detected in a small sheep and goat unit…
SocietyCharalambides ends hospital tour with Polis Chrysochous visit, cites plans for new facility
Polis Chrysochous, Cyprus. Health Minister Neophytos Charalambides concluded a tour of hospitals across the island on Tuesday with…
SocietyXyliatos dam overflows in Troodos pine forest, drawing visitors
Troodos, Cyprus. The 42-metre-high Xyliatos dam in Troodos’ pine forest has overflowed, with a waterfall now passing through…
SocietyCyprus poverty risk holds at about 17% as network warns of rise of “working poor”
Nicosia, Cyprus. The share of people at risk of poverty or social exclusion in Cyprus has remained near…
SocietyBritish Bases align with Cyprus measures to contain foot and mouth disease outbreak in Larnaca
Larnaca, Cyprus. The British Bases said they are fully aligned with measures introduced by the Republic of Cyprus…
SocietyAgriculture ministry says Akamas park reorganisation aims to ensure safety and fire protection
Nicosia, Cyprus. The agriculture ministry said on Tuesday that the Akamas national forest park is undergoing a full…
SocietyShowers and thunderstorms forecast across Cyprus, with snow or sleet on Troodos
Nicosia, Cyprus. Isolated showers are expected mainly along the coast on Tuesday, with rainy weather spreading across the…
SocietyAlpha Bank Cyprus backs “Proper Use of Medicines” national awareness campaign
Nicosia, Cyprus. Alpha Bank Cyprus announced its support as a strategic partner for the national awareness campaign “Proper…