News: Society
Cyprus news in the “Society” category — updated throughout the day.
SocietyCyprus to establish national cancer institute after cabinet approves bill
Nicosia, Cyprus. Cyprus will create a national cancer institute after the cabinet approved a bill for its establishment, President Nikos Christodoulides announced on Wednesday. Cabinet approval and election pledge Christodoulides said the institute was…
SocietyCabinet set to decide on land expropriation for new Polis Chrysochous hospital
Polis Chrysochous, Cyprus. The cabinet was set to issue a decision on Wednesday regarding the expropriation of land…
SocietyPasydy nurse leader warns of rising violence against hospital staff in Cyprus
Nicosia, Cyprus. Trade union Pasydy’s nurses’ branch leader Prodromos Argyrides said violence against nurses and other medical staff…
SocietyLarnaca livestock farmers protest foot and mouth disease culling as Cyprus cites EU rules
Aradippou, Cyprus. Livestock farmers in the Larnaca district staged a protest on Wednesday against the ongoing culling of…
SocietyCyprus sees 36 commercial flight cancellations as Middle East war disrupts regional airspace
Larnaca, Cyprus. A total of 36 commercial flights in and out of Cyprus were cancelled on Wednesday as…
SocietyMostly clear Wednesday forecast with dust, rain and possible Troodos snow later in week
Nicosia, Cyprus. Wednesday’s weather is expected to be mostly clear across most of the island, with heightened levels…
SocietyExperts say Cyprus environment unaffected by toxic emissions linked to Iran conflict and Gulf strikes
Nicosia, Cyprus. Environmental experts said on Tuesday that Cyprus’ atmosphere and natural environment remain unaffected by toxic emissions…
SocietyIerokipia hires three traffic officers and expands municipal traffic service shifts
Ierokipia, Cyprus. Ierokipia municipality said on Tuesday it has hired three new municipal traffic officers to strengthen road…
SocietyReturning to the UK highlights contrast in product choice compared with Cyprus, writer says
London, United Kingdom. A writer has described the contrast between limited product choice in Cyprus and the extensive…
SocietyPaphos industrial zone meeting focuses on abandoned vehicles, parking and road upgrades
Paphos, Cyprus. Acting mayor Angelos Onisiforou met with the committee representing the municipality’s industrial zone on Tuesday to…
SocietyCyprus says desalinated water meets about 80% of national needs amid severe shortages
Nicosia, Cyprus. Cyprus’ water development department said desalinated water now covers roughly 80% of the country’s total water…