News: Society
Cyprus news in the “Society” category — updated throughout the day.
SocietyArchbishop Georgios defends synod’s handling of former Paphos bishop Tychikos
Nicosia, Cyprus. Archbishop Georgios defended the synod’s handling of former Paphos bishop Tychikos and warned that further disciplinary action could be taken in the Avakoum monastery case if public interventions continue. He said measures…
SocietyCyprus veterinarians warn they may halt foot and mouth sampling without police protection
Limassol, Cyprus. Veterinarians warned on Friday they may refuse to carry out foot and mouth disease sampling unless…
SocietyHIO to tighten rules on Gesy doctor replacements to curb abuses
Nicosia, Cyprus. The Health Insurance Organisation (HIO) said on Friday new regulations on replacements between Gesy personal doctors…
SocietyCyprus prison guards stage 24-hour strike citing safety concerns and alleged retaliation
Nicosia, Cyprus. Prison guards from the Isotita union began a 24-hour strike on Friday, protesting outside the justice…
SocietyLow pressure system brings unsettled weather to Cyprus into early next week
Nicosia, Cyprus. A weak low pressure system and an unstable air mass are affecting Cyprus, bringing unsettled conditions…
SocietyCyprus population rises to 982,966 in latest Eurostat figures
Nicosia, Cyprus. Cyprus’ population rose to 982,966 last year, Eurostat figures published on Thursday showed, marking an increase…
SocietyMay dam inflows hit record high in Cyprus, Water Development Department says
Nicosia, Cyprus. Water flow into Cyprus’s dams this month has made it the best May on record, the…
SocietyOceana urges Cyprus to ban bottom trawling and create coastal fishing zone for small-scale fishers
Limassol, Cyprus. Marine conservation group Oceana has urged Cyprus to ban bottom trawling within its territorial waters and…
SocietyIsotita prison wardens file anti-corruption complaint over alleged intimidation at central prisons
Nicosia, Cyprus. Prison wardens affiliated with the Isotita trade union have filed a complaint with the anti-corruption authority,…
SocietyPaphos acting mayor raises concerns over hospital morgue conditions and lack of district pathologist
Paphos, Cyprus. Serious concerns were raised on Thursday over conditions at the morgue of Paphos general hospital after…
SocietyCyprus to amend special education legislation for first time in 27 years, minister says
Nicosia, Cyprus. Education Minister Athena Michaelidou said reforms to special education are “long overdue” as Cyprus prepares to…