News: Society
Cyprus news in the “Society” category — updated throughout the day.
SocietyTeachers’ unions voice concern ahead of meeting on state school appointment reforms
Three teachers’ unions will meet Education Minister Athena Michaelidou on Tuesday over appointment reforms, warning that a planned protest will proceed if no agreement is reached.
SocietyUnusual lights over Cyprus draw reports and scientific investigations
Skywatchers in Cyprus say unusual sightings often have ordinary explanations, while a research centre investigates reports across the…
SocietyCyprus has one of EU’s lowest shares of teachers under 30
Teachers under 30 accounted for 3.1 per cent of Cyprus’s teaching workforce in 2024, compared with 8 per…
SocietyPrometheus urges prevention and early diagnosis of liver cancer
The liver patients association Prometheus highlighted the need for prevention, early diagnosis and regular monitoring of people at…
SocietyMitsero communities protest asphalt plant plans outside Supreme Court
Residents of communities in the Mitsero region protested plans for an asphalt plant, while the Environmentalists’ Movement called…
SocietyTuesday expected to bring widespread and intense weather in Cyprus
Unsettled weather is forecast in Cyprus through Wednesday, with Tuesday most likely to bring widespread and intense conditions…
SocietyEducation minister pledges reforms to support teachers and improve learning opportunities
Education Minister Athena Michaelidou pledged to advance reforms supporting teachers and improving children’s learning opportunities in a message…
SocietyCloudy Monday with rain and isolated thunderstorms expected from noon
Rain and isolated thunderstorms are expected in the mountains and inland from noon on Monday, with temperatures remaining…
SocietyGreg Ohanian builds a new chapter in Klirou through DIY
After financial difficulties and the loss of his Nicosia home, Greg Ohanian, 55, is transforming a barren plot…
SocietyDouble waterspout seen off Pomos coast amid weekend storms
A rare double waterspout appeared off the coast of Pomos on Sunday afternoon as a low-pressure system moved…
SocietyCivil Defence revises evacuation procedures after deadly Limassol wildfire
Civil Defence has updated evacuation plans, distributed radios and begun organising large exercises following the July 2025 wildfire…