News: Society
Cyprus news in the “Society” category — updated throughout the day.
SocietyCyprus lags EU average in access to innovative medicines, survey finds
Nicosia, Cyprus. Cyprus had access to 66 of 168 innovative medicinal treatments approved by EU authorities from 2021 to 2024, according to a survey by the European Federation of Pharmaceutical Industries and Associations, or…
SocietyCyprus youth NEET rate falls to 10.6% in 2026, close to EU average
Nicosia, Cyprus. The number of young people in Cyprus who are neither studying nor working has fallen by…
SocietyPolis Chrysochous-Stroumbi road may be completed this year, minister says
Polis Chrysochous, Cyprus. The Polis Chrysochous-Stroumbi road could be completed within this year, Transport Minister Alexis Vafeades said…
SocietyThree new foot-and-mouth disease cases confirmed in Nicosia district
Nicosia, Cyprus. Authorities confirmed three new cases of foot-and-mouth disease at farms in the Nicosia district on Thursday,…
SocietyGovernment aims for all public schools to have air conditioning within months
Limassol, Cyprus. The government aims for all public schools to be equipped with air conditioning within a few…
SocietyLarnaca residents raise concerns over burial of livestock culled in foot and mouth disease response
Larnaca, Cyprus. Residents in Larnaca have raised concerns over the burial of livestock culled as part of efforts…
SocietyLivestock farmers to protest at presidential palace over foot-and-mouth disease response
Nicosia, Cyprus. Livestock farmers are set to gather outside the presidential palace on Friday to protest the handling…
SocietyUnstable air mass to bring showers and thunderstorms later on Thursday
Nicosia, Cyprus. An unstable air mass is expected to affect the island on Thursday, with sunshine gradually giving…
SocietyStolen Christos Kkelis bust in Kissonerga to be restored, Akamas municipality says
Nicosia, Cyprus. The bust of Eoka fighter Christos Kkelis, stolen in Kissonerga on Tuesday, will be immediately restored,…
SocietyWater supply interrupted in part of Mouttayiaka after pipeline damage
Limassol, Cyprus. Damage to a central water pipeline has caused a temporary interruption of water supply in a…
SocietyChristodoulides urges cooperation as Cyprus faces foot and mouth disease outbreak
Limassol, Cyprus. President Nikos Christodoulides said on Wednesday that veterinary services had deemed a second round of tests…