News: Society
Cyprus news in the “Society” category — updated throughout the day.
SocietyWorkshop aims to help women address trauma from Cyprus’ 1974 war
The free Life Again programme begins on October 12, offering 10 weekly meetings for Greek Cypriot women affected by trauma from the 1974 war.
SocietyCyprus records highest youth non-reading rate in Eurostat survey
A Eurostat survey found that 74.9 per cent of people aged 16–24 in Cyprus had read no books…
SocietyMitsero protesters demand halt to asphalt plant relocation works
Hundreds of residents from eight communities protested against the relocation of an asphalt plant to Mitsero, citing public…
SocietyMakarios Hospital paediatric ward on standby for seasonal infections
Makarios Hospital’s paediatric ward is preparing for seasonal infections, with 16 children receiving treatment and current cases under…
SocietyPresident announces allowance and free transport for vulnerable breast cancer patients
President Nikos Christodoulides announced a monthly allowance for vulnerable breast cancer patients and free transport from rural areas…
SocietyYellow weather warning in force until Sunday evening as heavy rain expected across Cyprus
Heavy rain and thunderstorms are forecast across Cyprus until 6pm on Sunday, with possible hail and the southwest…
SocietyCyprus may face strong isolated storms in coming days, meteorological officer says
Strong isolated storms are possible in Cyprus in the coming days, though conditions are unlikely to be as…
SocietyPatients advocate office records 534 complaints and requests between May and August 2026
Cyprus’ patients advocate office recorded 534 complaints and requests, with quality of care, waiting times and unnecessary suffering…
SocietyShowers and possible storms forecast for Saturday
Partly cloudy weather, isolated showers and possible storms are forecast for Saturday, with further rain expected through Tuesday.
SocietyAnimal welfare awareness programme to expand to more schools across Cyprus
Agriculture Minister Christos Senekis said a programme launched in 2023 would reach more schools and pupils to promote…
SocietyPlans unveiled for €2 million autism centre in Strovolos
A new autism day centre in Strovolos will accommodate up to 30 people and offer adults over 22…