News: Society
Cyprus news in the “Society” category — updated throughout the day.
SocietyFree breakfast programme returns to Larnaca and Famagusta kindergartens
The Breakfast for All programme will provide free daily breakfasts to about 3,600 kindergarten children in Larnaca and Famagusta.
SocietyTeachers’ unions to protest teacher appointment reforms on October 8
Poed, Oelmek and Oltek will protest outside the presidential palace over proposed changes to the teacher appointment system.
SocietyCyprus records over 1,000 Greek-language hate speech comments daily online
More than 1,000 hate speech comments are posted daily in Greek on Cypriot websites, while prosecutions remain limited,…
SocietyMosquito numbers rise in Cyprus as 14 West Nile virus cases recorded
Health services said high temperatures and recent rainfall have increased mosquito breeding conditions as Cyprus recorded 14 West…
SocietyMachallekide Gym team raises Little Heroes flag on Italian Alpine peaks
A 20-member Machallekide Gym team climbed Balmenhorn and Vincent Pyramid in the Italian Alps in support of children…
SocietyTeachers’ unions prepare measures over proposed appointment system reform
Teachers’ organisations are preparing protest measures after talks with the education ministry on teacher appointment reforms ended without…
SocietySunny start to Monday followed by afternoon rain and thunderstorms
Monday will begin sunny before afternoon rain and thunderstorms, mainly in the mountains and inland, with unsettled weather…
SocietyKeve to host round table on support for working carers
Keve will hold a Nicosia round table on September 29, 2026, examining support for employees with care responsibilities.
SocietyCyprus food safety system faces pressure from imports, climate and emerging risks
Cyprus maintains an integrated food safety control system, but imports, high temperatures and emerging hazards remain key challenges.
SocietyGovernment to offer 570 discounted building plots to young families
The government will allocate about 570 state plots across Cyprus to eligible young families at 25 per cent…
SocietyCypriot GP faces qualification recognition hurdle after UK training
A Cypriot doctor who completed GP residency training in Britain after Brexit faced difficulties having her qualifications recognised…