News: Society
Cyprus news in the “Society” category — updated throughout the day.
SocietyTeachers’ union and parents’ group criticise exclusion of psychologist posts from 2027 budget
Nicosia, Cyprus. Teachers’ union Oelmek and the secondary school parents’ association on Friday criticised the finance ministry’s reported decision not to include 60 additional educational psychologist posts in the 2027 state budget. The two…
SocietyLarnaca identifies 1,084 potentially dangerous buildings with safety works estimated at €5.94 million
Larnaca, Cyprus. The Larnaca district government said on Friday that 1,084 buildings have been identified as potentially dangerous,…
SocietyVelister TV platform restored for three months to ease transition to new system
Nicosia, Cyprus. Cyprus authorities said on Friday that the previous Velister digital terrestrial television platform has been brought…
SocietyCyprus school boards to manage more than €90.2 million budget in 2025-26 academic year
Nicosia, Cyprus. School boards across Cyprus will manage a budget of more than €90.2 million during the 2025-26…
SocietyCyprus expands disability benefits and services under new legislation
Nicosia, Cyprus. Disability benefits in Cyprus are set to increase and become more inclusive under legislation approved on…
SocietyHealth ministry prioritises upgrades to paediatric and oncology services
Nicosia, Cyprus. Upgrading paediatric and paediatric oncology services remains a key priority for the health ministry, Health Minister…
SocietyYoung people in Cyprus widely exposed to gambling content on social media, survey finds
Nicosia, Cyprus. Nearly 93 per cent of young people in Cyprus have encountered gambling-related content on social media,…
SocietyFirst Airbus H145 Jupiter HC Mk2 helicopter completes maiden flight from RAF Akrotiri
Akrotiri, Cyprus. The first of three new Airbus H145 Jupiter HC Mk2 helicopters has completed its maiden flight…
SocietySunny weather to continue across Cyprus with possible mountain rain on Friday
Nicosia, Cyprus. Friday will be mostly sunny across most of Cyprus, with a chance of rain in the…
SocietyHouse approves rules counting prior public-sector service toward annual leave
Nicosia, Cyprus. The House plenary on Thursday unanimously approved amended regulations that will take prior service in the…
SocietyCyprus audit committee reviews welfare benefit administration weaknesses
Nicosia, Cyprus. Weaknesses in the administration of welfare benefits, including insufficient checks, delayed interventions and staffing shortages, were…