News: Society
Cyprus news in the “Society” category — updated throughout the day.
SocietyCyprus supermarket price gaps reach 226 per cent, consumer survey finds
The Cyprus consumers association has urged a review of e-kalathi after finding substantial supermarket price differences and cheaper produce at a Nicosia farmers’ market.
SocietyCyprus urged to step up action on illegal gambling and strengthen player protection
National Betting Authority chairman Panayiotis Trisokkas called for stronger prevention, effective regulation and technology-led safeguards as Cyprus launched…
SocietyAnother 2,000 livestock animals to be culled over foot-and-mouth disease
Agriculture ministry director general Andreas Gregoriou said the additional cull concerns older cases, with compensation payments to resume…
SocietyShowers forecast for Tuesday, with worsening weather expected on Wednesday
Cloudy conditions, showers and storms are expected through Friday, with Wednesday’s weather potentially bringing hail and intense or…
SocietyCentral Bank of Cyprus limits counter hours on October 16 for emergency exercise
The Central Bank of Cyprus says its public counters will operate only from 11am to 1pm on Friday,…
SocietyCyMA awaits investigation findings over allegations against gynaecologist
Five women reportedly brought cases against the same gynaecologist, with allegations including delayed diagnoses, unnecessary surgery and a…
SocietyLarnaca orders evacuation of structurally unsafe Dipa building
Residents of the Dipa building in Larnaca face relocation after an evacuation order, while authorities appear willing to…
SocietyCyprus records EU’s third-lowest child poverty risk rate at 14 per cent
A study published on Monday found that child poverty risk in Cyprus declined between 2019 and 2025, alongside…
SocietyMPs seek action on state care shortcomings as police report serious offences involving children
A parliamentary committee heard reports of serious offences involving children in state care as overcrowding, staffing shortages and…
SocietyCyFLEC to offer free financial education workshops for women in Nicosia
CyFLEC will run free workshops in Nicosia on November 10-11, 2026, to help women build money management skills,…
SocietyLow-pressure system to reach eastern Mediterranean on Wednesday afternoon
Rain and isolated thunderstorms are expected across parts of Cyprus, with particularly intense conditions on Wednesday and temperatures…