News: Society
Cyprus news in the “Society” category — updated throughout the day.
SocietyGesy adds Mounjaro reimbursement for eligible obesity and diabetes patients
Mounjaro became eligible for Gesy reimbursement on October 15, subject to medical criteria and prior authorisation, with initial dispensing limited to state hospital pharmacies.
SocietyRecord El Niño forecast as Cyprus expects wetter start to winter
British and Chinese forecasts point to a potentially record-breaking 2026-27 El Niño, while Cyprus expects a much wetter…
SocietyChristodoulides urges more spending to raise Cyprus’ birth rate
President Nikos Christodoulides called for greater investment to support young families as he opened a nursery school in…
SocietyMostly clear Sunday with temperatures reaching 26°C inland and along the coast
Sunday will bring predominantly clear skies, with some local cloud and highs of 26°C inland and along the…
SocietyFidias Panayiotou leads protest over electricity costs at presidential palace
Protesters led by Fidias Panayiotou delivered a letter to President Nikos Christodoulides seeking recognition of electricity and fuel…
SocietyNicosia’s Tablo café brings board-game players together across generations
Opened in March 2025 by lawyer Andonis Michanikos, Tablo Board Game Café offers more than 200 games for…
SocietyBaby with legionnaires disease remains critically ill at Makarios hospital
A baby with legionnaires disease is critically ill in Nicosia, while the private hospital where the infection occurred…
SocietySaturday showers forecast for Cyprus, with temperatures reaching 25C
Rain is forecast to spread from Karpas towards inland mountain areas on Saturday, with clearer skies from Sunday…
SocietyLarnaca EOA clears almost 92 per cent of inherited permit backlog
Interior Minister Constantinos Ioannou praised Larnaca EOA’s progress as its chairman outlined water supply, sewerage and flood-prevention work.
SocietyCyprus dietitians urge action to make healthy food accessible to all
Marking World Food Day, Cyprus’ dietitians and nutritionists called for food security policies and encouraged people to follow…
SocietyStadium CCTV submissions to be reviewed for upgrade requirements
The Cyprus Sports Organisation said stadium authorities had submitted CCTV comparison tables for review, with tenders to follow…