News: Society
Cyprus news in the “Society” category — updated throughout the day.
SocietyTeachers raise concerns over textbook delays and classroom air conditioning
Primary and secondary teachers have raised concerns over delayed textbook deliveries and non-functioning air conditioning in schools.
SocietySheep and goat producers seek one-month extension for animal inventory
The union of sheep and goat producers has asked Agriculture Minister Christos Senekis to extend Wednesday’s animal inventory…
SocietyExperts call for stronger police response to dangerous motorcycle driving
Police and transport experts have called for increased enforcement, legislative changes and alternative measures to address dangerous motorcycle…
SocietyFormer Othello cinema in Engomi classified as dangerous
Authorities have fenced off parts of the derelict former Othello cinema after an inspection found severe structural deterioration…
SocietyThree West Nile virus cases confirmed in north Cyprus
Three people tested positive for West Nile virus in the north, while seven cases and one death have…
SocietySocial media becomes leading news source for Cypriots, journalists’ union study finds
A Union of Cyprus Journalists study found rising social media use, declining television use and low public trust…
SocietyJustice minister expects Red Flag violence prevention platform by year-end
Justice Minister Costas Fitiris said the Red Flag platform is expected to launch by the end of the…
SocietyMazotos residents seek cancellation of desalination plant plans
Mazotos residents and the community council renewed their opposition to a proposed desalination plant during a meeting with…
SocietyCypriot students’ PISA performance largely stable, education minister says
Education Minister Athena Michaelidou said Cyprus recorded stable PISA results in science and reading, while mathematics declined.
SocietyNational cat neutering scheme set for expansion from October
The animal welfare commission is examining additional funding and volunteer authorisations to expand efforts to manage Cyprus’ stray…
SocietyKoutsoventis landfill fire may burn for weeks, Loizides says
The landfill fire near Koutsoventis may take weeks to contain, while concerns were raised over toxic emissions and…