News: Society
Cyprus news in the “Society” category — updated throughout the day.
SocietyIsolated showers and thunderstorms forecast for Cyprus on Wednesday
An unstable air mass will bring isolated showers and thunderstorms to parts of Cyprus on Wednesday afternoon, with temperatures reaching 28C inland and along the coast.
SocietyMPs criticise slow progress of Ktizo refugee housing scheme
Only one of 19 planned apartment buildings has been completed under the €130 million Ktizo scheme, with another…
SocietyCyprus and Greece sign memorandum to strengthen educational cooperation
The agreement signed in Nicosia provides for joint educational activities to highlight Cypriot history, including teacher training, school…
SocietyNew law covers institutional care for parents and spouses of missing persons
Presidential commissioner Marios Hartsiotis said a new law covers institutional care for parents and spouses of missing persons,…
SocietyCyprus officials defend fuel prices as MPs demand calculation formula
Officials told MPs that Cyprus fuel prices were acceptable by international standards, while lawmakers demanded the formula used…
SocietyEUC-led study highlights inequalities in access to living donor kidney transplants across Europe
A study led by EUC assistant professor Andreas Kousios identifies disparities in living donor kidney transplantation and priorities…
SocietyMunicipalities object to proposed central prison site in Ayios Sozomenos
South Nicosia-Dali and Yeri-Latsia representatives raised concerns over the proposed prison site, with a final decision pending studies…
SocietyHealth minister highlights prevention as key to addressing chronic diseases
Health Minister Neophytos Charalambides said prevention, early diagnosis and coordinated care could reduce the burden of chronic diseases…
SocietyCyprus and Estonia connect digital health services for cross-border care
Cyprus and Estonia have linked digital health services to enable secure exchanges of electronic prescriptions and patient summaries…
SocietyHIO to introduce identity checks for Gesy service centre calls from Wednesday
Callers seeking personal information from the Gesy service centre will need to verify their identity using a text-message…
SocietyEducation minister presents teacher appointment reforms as unions prepare protest
Athena Michaelidou outlined plans to revise teacher appointment lists and require written exams, while Oelmek said serious concerns…