News: Society
Cyprus news in the “Society” category — updated throughout the day.
SocietyClouds and rain expected from midday Friday, with snow possible on Troodos peaks on Saturday
Nicosia, Cyprus. Weather conditions are expected to turn unsettled from midday Friday, with rain and possible isolated thunderstorms, and snow or sleet forecast on Troodos’ peaks on Saturday. Friday outlook Friday will start mainly…
SocietyHouse passes law requiring written reasons for ending motor insurance for drivers over 70
Nicosia, Cyprus. Motor insurance companies must now document their reasons when terminating coverage for people aged over 70…
SocietyFitiris inspects Limnes migrant detention centre works and Menoyia facilities
Nicosia, Cyprus. Justice Minister Costas Fitiris inspected construction progress at the pre-departure migrant detention centre in Limnes and…
SocietyCyprus emergency SMS test sees delays, language issues, Civil Defence says
Nicosia, Cyprus. A test emergency SMS sent to Cyprus residents on Wednesday evening resulted in delays, inconsistencies, and…
SocietyPasydy branch seeks immediate teleworking for staff in British base areas in Cyprus amid security concerns
Akrotiri, Cyprus. Employees of the British base areas’ civil administration branch of Pasydy have formally requested the immediate…
SocietyCentral Bank of Cyprus announces bank closures for March and April national holidays
Nicosia, Cyprus. The Central Bank of Cyprus issued a public notice on Thursday advising people and businesses that…
SocietyCyprus reinspects bomb shelters and reviews emergency systems amid regional tensions
Nicosia, Cyprus. Authorities in Cyprus are reinspecting bomb shelters across the island and reviewing emergency systems, Civil Defence…
SocietyCyprus IT sector urges urgent reforms to informatics education to keep pace with technology
Nicosia, Cyprus. Cyprus’ information technology sector has called for urgent reforms in the way informatics is taught in…
SocietyFoot-and-mouth disease detected at cattle unit in Dromolaxia; herd to be culled
Dromolaxia, Cyprus. Veterinary authorities confirmed on Thursday that foot-and-mouth disease has been detected at a cattle unit in…
SocietyCyprus to use presidential aircraft for urgent transplant transport after return to service
Nicosia, Cyprus. President Nikos Christodoulides said the presidential aircraft, Cyprus Airforce One (CAF001), will be made available for…
SocietyVeterinary Services on alert after foot-and-mouth disease case found in Dromolaxia cattle unit
Dromolaxia, Cyprus. Veterinary Services are on alert after a positive case of foot-and-mouth disease was identified in a…