News: Society
Cyprus news in the “Society” category — updated throughout the day.
SocietyPasydy says over 90% of civil servants do not use sick leave amid public sector scrutiny
Nicosia, Cyprus. Pasydy said on Tuesday that more than 90 per cent of civil servants do not make use of sick leave, as scrutiny grows over absentee levels in the public sector. The union…
SocietyERB Asfalistiki renews road safety partnership with Cyprus defence ministry for 11th year
Nicosia, Cyprus. ERB Asfalistiki on Tuesday announced the continuation for an 11th consecutive year of its partnership with…
SocietyHourly paid government workers to hold 24-hour nationwide strike and march in Nicosia
Nicosia, Cyprus. Hourly paid government employees are set to stage a 24-hour nationwide strike and protest march on…
SocietyCyprus farming groups call for more irrigation water for seasonal crops
Nicosia, Cyprus. Agricultural organisations on Tuesday called on the government to allocate more irrigation water to seasonal crops,…
SocietyCyprus plans new apartment buildings for refugees to address housing needs
Nicosia, Cyprus. Cyprus’ interior ministry told the House refugee committee on Tuesday that it intends to construct new…
SocietyCyprus road deaths fall since 2019 but rise in 2025, ETSC report says
Nicosia, Cyprus. Cyprus recorded a 13.5 per cent reduction in road fatalities between 2019 and 2025, but deaths…
SocietyPwC Foundation awards 14 scholarships to first-year students at two Cyprus universities
Nicosia, Cyprus. The PwC Foundation has awarded 14 scholarships to first-year students at the University of Cyprus and…
SocietyParents’ union raises concerns over alleged misuse of exam accommodations in Cyprus
Nicosia, Cyprus. The high school parents’ union has raised complaints alleging misuse of exam accommodations in the Pancyprian…
SocietyVeterinary services launch digital permit system for foot and mouth disease movement controls
Nicosia, Cyprus. Veterinary services have introduced a new digital system to manage movement permits linked to foot and…
SocietyTraffic cameras begin operating at key junctions in Aradippou
Aradippou, Cyprus. New traffic cameras became operational on Tuesday at key junctions in Aradippou after authorities completed the…
SocietyAKTI urges targeted action on microplastic pollution along Paphos coast
Paphos, Cyprus. AKTI study and research centre president Xenia Loizides has called for targeted measures to address plastic…