News: Society
Cyprus news in the “Society” category — updated throughout the day.
SocietyFamagusta governor raises staffing concerns at Paralimni hospital
Famagusta district governor Yiannis Karousos requested immediate action and a timetable to address specialist staffing shortages at Famagusta general hospital.
SocietyFree BridgeSTEAM programme opens applications for girls aged 14 to 16 in Limassol
Girls in STEAM Academy will hold a free two-day BridgeSTEAM programme at PwC’s Limassol offices on October 10…
SocietyNicosia mayor says faulty pedestrian crossing buttons will be repaired immediately
Nicosia’s mayor said faults at three pelican crossings, where pedestrian buttons do not alter traffic light sequences, have…
SocietyMostly sunny Friday forecast with inland temperatures reaching 38C
Mostly sunny conditions are expected on Friday, followed by clear weather through most of the weekend and slight…
SocietyHaematologist warns against plasmapheresis outside specialised medical settings
Haematologist Sotiris Koumas said plasmapheresis can cause mild to serious complications and should be performed only at specialised…
SocietyEOAs set to oversee jointly owned apartment buildings under proposed system
The interior ministry and district local government organisations have agreed in principle on transferring supervision of jointly owned…
SocietyMPs raise concerns over inappropriate admissions at Athalassa psychiatric hospital
Lawmakers called for stronger community mental health services, legislative changes and a national 24-hour support hotline.
SocietyInterior ministry clarifies eligibility for affordable housing schemes
The interior ministry outlined eligibility and priority criteria for a scheme offering state-owned plots at reduced prices to…
SocietyAnimal Party proposes sterilising 60 cats at central prisons
The Animal Party has called for an immediate state-funded programme to sterilise and manage around 60 cats living…
SocietyE-scooter injuries rise as MPs call for stronger enforcement
Police recorded nine e-scooter incidents this year, including two deaths, as MPs discussed enforcement and infrastructure gaps.
SocietyMother of Mari explosion victims Popi Christoforou laid to rest in Limassol
Popi Christoforou, mother of twin sailors killed in the 2011 Mari naval base explosion, was buried in Limassol…