News: Society
Cyprus news in the “Society” category — updated throughout the day.
SocietyCyprus adjusts pilot school breakfast programme after parents raise concerns
Larnaca, Cyprus. Adjustments have been made to the government’s pilot “Breakfast for All” programme after parents raised concerns over meal quality and portion sizes. The scheme currently provides free breakfast to about 3,600 children…
SocietyChristodoulou says digital inclusion must give women and girls a role in shaping technology
Nicosia, Cyprus. Gender equality commissioner Josie Christodoulou said digital gender inclusion is not only about access to technology…
SocietyGregorios Ioannides formally inaugurated as new bishop of Paphos in Nicosia
Nicosia, Cyprus. Archimandrite Gregorios Ioannides was formally inaugurated as the new bishop of Paphos on Thursday in Nicosia.…
SocietyThursday to be mostly clear in Cyprus with isolated inland and mountain showers
Nicosia, Cyprus. Thursday will be mainly clear, with increased cloud cover in some areas expected to bring isolated…
SocietyUniversity of Cyprus submits proposals for four new English-language undergraduate degrees
Nicosia, Cyprus. The University of Cyprus has submitted proposals to the education ministry for four new English-language undergraduate…
SocietyJustice minister says new prison project is of strategic importance
Nicosia, Cyprus. Justice Minister Costas Fitiris said on Wednesday that the construction of new prison facilities is a…
SocietyMosquito-borne diseases are a growing public health concern in Europe, Cyprus minister says
Nicosia, Cyprus. Mosquito-borne diseases, once seen as remote risks, are now a pressing public health issue in Europe,…
SocietyFood delivery cool box hygiene in Cyprus raises poisoning concerns amid summer heat
Nicosia, Cyprus. Consumers ordering delivered food in Cyprus face potential food poisoning risks due to poor sanitation of…
SocietyCompensation dispute intensifies over Cyprus foot and mouth outbreak
Nicosia, Cyprus. A dispute has emerged in Cyprus over compensation for livestock units affected by the foot and…
SocietyYellow warning issued for isolated heavy thunderstorms on Wednesday
Nicosia, Cyprus. The Meteorological Department has issued a yellow warning for isolated heavy thunderstorms on Wednesday. The warning…
SocietySunny start on Wednesday before afternoon showers and isolated thunderstorms with hail
Nicosia, Cyprus. Wednesday will begin mainly sunny before clouds develop from around noon, bringing local showers and isolated…