News: Society
Cyprus news in the “Society” category — updated throughout the day.
SocietyCyprus livestock farmers protest veterinary sampling amid foot-and-mouth disease outbreak
Yeri, Cyprus. Livestock farmers gathered on Wednesday outside a livestock unit in Yeri to protest the planned collection of animal samples by the Veterinary Services as tensions rise over containment measures for the spreading…
SocietyWednesday forecast: Afternoon rain, dust and strengthening winds, with unsettled weather through Saturday
Nicosia, Cyprus. Wednesday is expected to start overcast, with rain forecast for the afternoon and high concentrations of…
SocietyAudit office flags unresolved issues in Cyprus mineral resource management near Akamas
Nicosia, Cyprus. Serious issues in the management of the Republic’s mineral resources persist and have affected protected species,…
SocietyCyprus fire services cite gaps in evacuation planning ahead of forest fire season
Nicosia, Cyprus. Deficiencies in Cyprus’ preparedness for forest fires were identified on Tuesday during the first coordination meeting…
SocietyCyprus says all organisations must accept Digital Citizen documents in in-person transactions
Nicosia, Cyprus. All organisations in Cyprus must accept digital documents presented through the government’s Digital Citizen application in…
SocietyCyprus farm groups welcome cabinet measures to curb foot-and-mouth disease spread
Nicosia, Cyprus. Agricultural organisations on Tuesday welcomed cabinet measures aimed at curbing the further spread of foot-and-mouth disease,…
SocietyFoot and mouth disease case detected on farm in Dromolaxia, bringing Cyprus total to 42
Dromolaxia, Cyprus. A fresh case of foot and mouth disease was detected in the Larnaca district village of…
SocietyERB Asfalistiki holds fire protection health and safety presentation in Nicosia
Nicosia, Cyprus. ERB Asfalistiki held a health and safety presentation on fire protection in Nicosia, according to an…
SocietyCPT to keep Pame Express running amid driver shortage as talks continue with transport ministry
Nicosia, Cyprus. Cyprus Public Transport (CPT) said it will continue operating the Pame Express service despite a serious…
SocietySlovak veterinarians granted temporary licences in Cyprus amid foot and mouth disease outbreak
Nicosia, Cyprus. Four Slovak veterinarians have arrived in Cyprus and been granted temporary licences to assist authorities responding…
SocietyGrain producers urge Cyprus to consider closing crossings as foot-and-mouth disease spreads
Nicosia, Cyprus. The Pancyprian grain producers’ organisation said the state should consider closing crossing points to and from…