News: Society
Cyprus news in the “Society” category — updated throughout the day.
SocietyCyprus knocked back in expat living survey
CYPRUS has come 45th out of 64 destinations in the Expat Insider 2019 survey published on Thursday, falling 15 places since last year’s survey when it was 30th out of 68. Expats are not…
SocietyChildren of refugee mothers face discrimination
Children of refugee mothers are still being discriminated against in certain ways despite having been granted refugee status…
SocietyState doctors demand action over staff shortages
State doctors on Monday said they were sick and tired of waiting for those in charge to address…
SocietySecondary schools reopen, problems remain
Exams, uniforms and mobile phones dominate discussion As secondary schools were reopening on Friday, students and the education…
SocietyAgriculture minister announces massive tree-planting drive
Between November and next February more than 70,000 trees will be planted, Minister of Agriculture Costas Kadis announced…
SocietyTemporary measures to allow access to Gesy to groups still unable to sign up
Temporary measures allowing access to Gesy services to those still struggling with citizenship or technical issues were put…
SocietyRehabilitating the misunderstood bat
The agriculture ministry told us off this week for being mean to bats. Here’s why we shouldn’t be…
SocietyHigh temperatures expected to recede somewhat by Monday
The current scorching spell is expected to begin receding by Monday, the met office said Sunday. On Sunday…
SocietyFrench to be introduced at all day primary schools
French Language instruction will be introduced at certain all-day primary schools as a pilot project with the start…
Society€10 million to be spent on Paphos schools in next three years
Education Minister Costas Hambiaouris said €10m would be allocated in the next three years for schools in Paphos,…
SocietyNew case of West Nile virus identified
A new case of the West Nile mosquito-borne virus has been confirmed while another is under investigation in…