News: Society
Cyprus news in the “Society” category — updated throughout the day.
SocietyDeputy welfare minister inspects care homes during heatwave
Nicosia, Cyprus. Deputy Welfare Minister Clea Hadjistefanou-Papaellina carried out on-site inspections of care homes on Tuesday to assess whether measures protecting elderly residents during the heatwave are being implemented. The Deputy Ministry of Social…
SocietyGovernment plans rapid vehicle removal system after serious road accidents
Nicosia, Cyprus. The government plans to take responsibility for removing vehicles involved in serious traffic accidents under a…
SocietyCyprus ranks second in EU land affected by desertification
Nicosia, Cyprus. Cyprus has the second highest share of land under desertification conditions in the European Union, according…
SocietyUnion renews criticism over dismissal of prison officer Giorgos Maltezos
Nicosia, Cyprus. The prison officers’ branch of the Isotita (Equality) union renewed its criticism on Tuesday over the…
SocietyCypriot-American federation donates €30,000 for Limassol mountain volunteer firefighters
Pachna, Cyprus. A donation of around €30,000 from the Federation of Cypriot Organisations of America will fund protective…
SocietyCyprus Red Cross urges donations of clean, usable essential items
Nicosia, Cyprus. The Cyprus Red Cross on Monday urged the public to donate clean, usable items, highlighting the…
SocietyWildfire recovery payments reach €23.2 million by June 30
Nicosia, Cyprus. State support for victims of the 2025 wildfires reached €23.2 million by June 30, accounting for…
SocietyCyprus municipalities warn of higher taxes or service cuts without more state funding
Larnaca, Cyprus. Municipalities across Cyprus warned on Monday that residents could face higher local taxes or reduced services…
SocietyCyprus foot-and-mouth outbreak under control as surveillance continues
Nicosia, Cyprus. Cyprus’ foot-and-mouth disease outbreak is under control and declining, with all but two livestock units testing…
SocietyCyprus residents face growing pressure despite Mediterranean lifestyle
Nicosia, Cyprus. Cyprus may be associated with a slower Mediterranean lifestyle, but many residents report feeling exhausted, overwhelmed…
SocietyEnvironment Department steps up action against illegal construction waste dumping
Nicosia, Cyprus. The Environment Department is intensifying efforts to tackle the illegal dumping of construction and demolition waste,…