News: Society
Cyprus news in the “Society” category — updated throughout the day.
SocietyPrivate hospitals seek fair Gesy compensation and action on nursing shortages
Private hospitals in Cyprus have called for adequate Gesy compensation and urgent measures to tackle nursing shortages, warning of risks to their financial sustainability and services.
SocietyDiesel reaches €2.126 per litre in Cyprus as petrol prices continue to rise
The Consumer Protection Service reports average diesel prices of €2.022 per litre, while petrol prices remain on an…
SocietyWISTA Cyprus hosts children’s marine workshop in Limassol for World Maritime Day 2026
WISTA Cyprus brought members and their families together for a workshop exploring the Mediterranean monk seal through music,…
SocietySafe Bulkers awards €100,000 in maritime scholarships to ten students
Safe Bulkers has awarded ten scholarships worth €10,000 each for the 2026-2027 academic year, marking the sixth consecutive…
SocietyFriday to start mostly clear, with isolated showers expected on Sunday and Monday
Temperatures will reach 30 degrees Celsius inland and on the south and east coasts on Friday, with isolated…
SocietyPublic school teachers protest proposed appointments changes at presidential palace
Hundreds of public school teachers protested proposed appointments changes, seeking guarantees of permanent job prospects for those with…
SocietyMPs seek independent assessment of dangerous former Othello cinema in Engomi
The House audit committee sought an independent assessment of the former Othello cinema after hearing that ground-floor shops…
SocietyEducation minister calls teachers’ reaction to new appointment system “excessive”
Athena Michaelidou said the proposal met most union demands, with automatic permanent status the remaining dispute, ahead of…
SocietyChristodoulides urges greater trust in Cyprus’ organ transplantation system
President Nikos Christodoulides called for greater public trust in organ transplantation ahead of the 25th European Day for…
SocietyMichaelidou congratulates University of Cyprus’ first woman rector
Education Minister Athena Michaelidou congratulated Marina Neophytou after her election as the first woman rector of the University…
SocietyBirdlife says Akamas audit report reinforces environmental groups’ warnings
Birdlife says the audit office’s latest Akamas report confirms longstanding concerns over inadequate supervision, environmental assessments and unresolved…