News: Society
Cyprus news in the “Society” category — updated throughout the day.
SocietyCyprus police officers protest police reform and new working hours
Nicosia, Cyprus. Cyprus police officers protested on Wednesday after the Isotita trade union called for demonstrations over a new police reform that took effect at the start of the year. Officers gathered outside the…
SocietyChannel 4 report on Ayia Napa prompts delayed official responses on trafficking concerns
Ayia Napa, Cyprus. A UK Channel 4 investigative report alleging labour exploitation and sexual harassment in Ayia Napa…
SocietyCloudy weather and strong winds forecast for Wednesday, with isolated night showers
Nicosia, Cyprus. Wednesday is forecast to be overwhelmingly cloudy, with temperatures reaching up to 12 degrees Celsius inland,…
SocietyCyprus forest mushroom season falters as drought and harmful foraging practices raise concerns
Nicosia, Cyprus. Wild mushroom foraging in Cyprus has been described as inconsistent this year, as signs of drought…
SocietyCyprus to implement interim measures at central prison ahead of new facility plans
Nicosia, Cyprus. Justice Minister Costas Fitiris said immediate measures to improve conditions at Cyprus’ central prison will be…
SocietyAI tool wins Cyprus Transport Hackathon by tackling bus GPS dropouts
Strovolos, Cyprus. A persistent flaw in Cyprus’ public transport tracking systems featured at the first Cyprus Transport Hackathon,…
SocietyNicosia General Hospital implants cochlear devices in two seven-month-old babies
Nicosia, Cyprus. Two babies aged seven months received cochlear implants at the hearing implants centre of Nicosia General…
SocietyIsotita police branch calls members to join protest over police reform outside House
Nicosia, Cyprus. Trade union Isotita’s police branch on Tuesday called on its members from all branches to join…
SocietyHealth ministry renews appeal as blood reserves and derivatives run low
Nicosia, Cyprus. Blood reserves and derivatives are running low, prompting the health ministry on Tuesday to renew its…
SocietyCold weather persists with snow on Troodos and showers forecast from Thursday
Nicosia, Cyprus. Cold weather continued on Tuesday, with temperatures reaching 12C inland, 14C along the coast and 0C…
SocietyChristodoulides inaugurates new water tanks in Nicosia to boost storage capacity
Nicosia, Cyprus. President Nikos Christodoulides inaugurated two glass-lined-steel water tanks with a capacity of 17,200 cubic metres at…