News: Society
Cyprus news in the “Society” category — updated throughout the day.
SocietyProposal to microchip sterilised stray cats in Cyprus wins broad support
Nicosia, Cyprus. A proposal to introduce microchips for stray cats sterilised under Cyprus’ nationwide sterilisation programme received broad support from government services and animal welfare organisations on Thursday. The proposal was discussed at a…
SocietyParliament transport committee to examine school bus safety after Audit Office report
Nicosia, Cyprus. School bus safety will be the first issue examined by parliament’s newly formed transport committee next…
SocietyCyprus considers AI traffic cameras to target mobile phone use by drivers
Nicosia, Cyprus. The government is considering the use of artificial intelligence traffic cameras to crack down on motorists…
SocietyCyprus pays €13 million in wildfire compensation and boosts summer fire preparedness
Nicosia, Cyprus. The government has paid €13 million in compensation to people affected by last year’s wildfire in…
SocietyRoadworks on Kritis and Philippiados streets cause heavy traffic in central Nicosia
Nicosia, Cyprus. Severe traffic congestion was reported in central Nicosia on Thursday as the closure of Kritis Street…
SocietyCyprus creates special education and inclusion unit to unify services
Nicosia, Cyprus. President Nikos Christodoulides on Thursday announced the creation of a new special education and inclusion unit…
SocietyGriffon vulture breeds in Cyprus for first time since 2021, with five pairs nesting
Nicosia, Cyprus. The Griffon vulture has bred successfully in Cyprus for the first time since 2021, with conservationists…
SocietyOsak calls for stricter oversight of sick leave abuse without limiting access for those in need
Nicosia, Cyprus. Osak president Miltos Miltiadous said greater checks should be introduced for government employees taking sick leave,…
SocietyMostly sunny weather forecast across Cyprus with temperatures up to 37C inland
Nicosia, Cyprus. Thursday’s weather is expected to be mostly sunny across most of Cyprus, with inland temperatures reaching…
SocietyLimassol Citizen Service Centre relocation remains under evaluation pending building assessment
Limassol, Cyprus. Seven years after a preliminary decision to move Limassol’s Citizen Service Centre from the seafront to…
SocietyCyprus creates embassy post in Paris to support patients receiving treatment in France
Paris, France. The Cypriot government has approved a dedicated position at its embassy in Paris to support Cypriots…