News: Society
Cyprus news in the “Society” category — updated throughout the day.
SocietyCyprus says nearly all planned livestock culling over foot and mouth disease has been completed
Larnaca, Cyprus. Cyprus’ agriculture ministry said on Saturday that almost all pending culling of animals from farms where foot and mouth disease was detected had been completed. It said around 6,650 animals were culled…
SocietyCyprus forecast predicts sunny Saturday with inland temperatures reaching 33C
Nicosia, Cyprus. Cyprus is expected to see mainly clear and sunny weather on Saturday, with temperatures reaching around…
SocietyEducation ministry acknowledges issues in rollout of preschool breakfast programme
Larnaca, Cyprus. The education ministry has acknowledged shortcomings in the initial rollout of its new “Breakfast for All”…
SocietyGovernment targets connectivity, road safety and services in Troodos communities
Ayios Photios, Cyprus. The government is seeking practical solutions to challenges facing communities in the Troodos mountains, with…
SocietyLarnaca launches campaign to cut daily household water use by 26 litres by September
Larnaca, Cyprus. The Larnaca district government launched its Larnaca-26 water consumption reduction campaign on Friday, aiming for residents…
SocietyCyprus reports no new foot-and-mouth cases as culling operations near completion
Nicosia, Cyprus. Eight samples collected on Thursday as part of efforts to contain the foot-and-mouth disease outbreak in…
SocietyEAC says low-flying helicopters over Cyprus are part of power line maintenance programme
Nicosia, Cyprus. The Electricity Authority of Cyprus has advised residents not to be alarmed by low-flying helicopters operating…
SocietyCyprus urged to strengthen environmental governance amid growing climate pressures
Nicosia, Cyprus. Cyprus must strengthen its environmental and climate governance as the island faces mounting pressures from climate…
SocietyWeak high pressure brings mostly clear weather across Cyprus on Friday
Nicosia, Cyprus. A weak high-pressure system is affecting the region, bringing mainly fine and stable weather conditions across…
SocietyCyprus continues livestock culling as cabinet approves tougher animal health penalties
Limassol, Cyprus. Animal culling to contain the outbreak of foot-and-mouth disease is continuing as planned, Agriculture Minister Maria…
SocietyCyprus expands all-day school programme by 60 schools from September
Nicosia, Cyprus. Cyprus will expand its all-day school programme in September with the addition of 60 schools, Education…