News: Society
Cyprus news in the “Society” category — updated throughout the day.
SocietyLarnaca parents condemn repeated school bus route cancellations
Larnaca’s secondary education parents association called for transport ministry action over cancelled school bus routes affecting hundreds of pupils.
SocietyParliamentary committee seeks timetable for air conditioning in all schools
Education stakeholders called for a clear schedule to install and operate air conditioners in every school, citing ongoing…
SocietyCabinet approves 3.5 million cubic metres of additional irrigation water for 2026
The cabinet approved an additional 3.5 million cubic metres of water for irrigation in 2026, subject to strict…
SocietyMicroplastics detected in Cyprus primary school children’s urine for first time
A study found polyethylene and polypropylene in urine samples from primary school children in Cyprus, while researchers urged…
SocietyDamianou says AI’s impact will depend on human choices
Deputy Minister Nicodemos Damianou said artificial intelligence should be viewed as an opportunity, warning that its misuse could…
SocietyCabinet approves plan to protect minors on social media
Cyprus’ cabinet approved an action plan proposing a minimum social media access age of 15 and a bill…
SocietyOfficials discuss microchipping and sterilisation of hunting dogs
The environment commissioner and game and fauna service discussed marking hunting dogs, catching strays and linking dog registries.
SocietyAudit report finds body kept 1,040 days at Paphos hospital morgue
An Audit Office report found bodies were kept beyond prescribed limits at Paphos general hospital morgue amid hygiene…
SocietyHourly paid government workers call off planned 24-hour strike
More than 11,000 hourly paid government workers suspended a planned strike after union leaders met President Nikos Christodoulides.
SocietyLarnaca hospital nurses stage stoppage over overcrowding and exhaustion
Nursing staff at Larnaca general hospital stopped work for an hour as Pasydy cited overcrowding, overtime and burnout…
SocietyRain and thunderstorms forecast in Cyprus as temperatures set to fall
Rain, isolated thunderstorms and possible hail are forecast from Wednesday, with a weather disturbance expected to affect Cyprus…