News: Society
Cyprus news in the “Society” category — updated throughout the day.
SocietySupporters of former Paphos bishop Tychikos protest outside municipal hall
Paphos, Cyprus. Supporters of former Paphos bishop Tychikos gathered on Monday outside the Paphos municipal hall to oppose the procedures underway for choosing his replacement after his removal from office. The protest came as…
SocietyCyprus plans traffic projects to ease congestion in Limassol
Limassol, Cyprus. The government said on Monday that a number of projects aimed at easing traffic congestion in…
SocietyCMP says two people identified this year as excavations continue across Cyprus
Nicosia, Cyprus. Excavations by the Committee on Missing Persons are continuing at multiple sites, and two people have…
SocietyHealth minister warns tobacco products are targeting young people through social media and flavours
Nicosia, Cyprus. Health Minister Neophytos Charalambides warned on Monday that new tobacco and nicotine products are targeting young…
SocietyGDPR strengthened public rights and accountability, commissioner says
Nicosia, Cyprus. The General Data Protection Regulation strengthened the public’s rights and reinforced accountability in the handling of…
SocietyNicosia occupational rehabilitation unit inaugurated as part of mental health reform
Nicosia, Cyprus. Health Minister Neophytos Charalambides inaugurated the Nicosia Occupational Rehabilitation Unit on Monday, calling it an important…
SocietyVeterinary services and livestock farmers continue talks over foot and mouth outbreak
Nicosia, Cyprus. Veterinary services and livestock farmers continued consultations on Monday over the foot and mouth disease outbreak,…
SocietyFour clerics vie for vacant Paphos bishop post as Church of Cyprus prepares final list
Paphos, Cyprus. Nominations for the vacant position of bishop of Paphos closed on Monday lunchtime, with four clerics…
SocietyCyprus rainfall in May reaches 220 per cent of monthly average
Nicosia, Cyprus. Rainfall recorded across Cyprus so far in May has reached 220 per cent of the monthly…
SocietyForest firefighters cancel 48-hour strike after agreement on service plan terms
Nicosia, Cyprus. Forest firefighters on Monday called a 48-hour strike and cancelled it a little over an hour…
SocietyMostly clear skies in Cyprus before afternoon rain and isolated storms
Nicosia, Cyprus. Monday is expected to begin with mostly clear skies across most of the island, before clouds…