News: Society
Cyprus news in the “Society” category — updated throughout the day.
SocietyCyprus veterinary service warns of action after attacks during foot-and-mouth disease inspections
Pachna, Cyprus. Cyprus veterinary service and its employees’ union warned they will take action following reported attacks and obstruction during inspections linked to the foot-and-mouth disease outbreak. Reported incidents during inspections In a joint…
SocietyLarnaca authorities to evacuate 24-flat building declared dangerous
Larnaca, Cyprus. Authorities in Larnaca said measures will be taken over the next few days to evacuate a…
SocietyLivestock farmers association heads to Pachna to oppose further animal culling amid foot-and-mouth outbreak
Pachna, Cyprus. Members of the newly formed livestock farmers association The Voice of Livestock Breeders headed to Pachna…
SocietyThursday forecast: local cloud increase, isolated showers and possible hail in mountainous areas
Nicosia, Cyprus. Local cloud cover is expected to increase on Thursday, with isolated showers possible. Afternoon and evening…
SocietyCyprus reported 33,640 farm beehives in 2023 as EU total rose to 9.4 million, Eurostat says
Nicosia, Cyprus. Cyprus recorded 33,640 beehives on farms in 2023, as the number of farm beehives across the…
SocietyLarnaca EOA calls for funds to manage dangerous buildings amid evacuations
Larnaca, Cyprus. The Larnaca district government organisation (EOA) called on Wednesday for the allocation of funds to manage…
SocietyBonelli’s eagle chick rescued after mother dies in power line collision
Nicosia, Cyprus. Wildlife officers rescued a young Bonelli’s eagle on Wednesday after determining it was not receiving enough…
SocietyExemption allows fat tailed sheep in Dromolaxia to be spared from culling under strict conditions
Dromolaxia, Cyprus. Veterinary services confirmed on Wednesday that an exemption has been granted allowing fat tailed sheep in…
SocietyHoly Synod approves new statutes and starts process to elect new bishop of Paphos
Nicosia, Cyprus. The Holy Synod unanimously approved new church statutes on Wednesday and launched the formal process for…
SocietyAkamas highlights Cyprus biodiversity and human-nature challenges, commissioner says
Nicosia, Cyprus. Environment Commissioner Antonia Theodosiou said on Wednesday that the Akamas is a living example of Cyprus’…
SocietyLimassol district confirms first foot and mouth outbreak as authorities cull infected herd
Pachna, Cyprus. Authorities moved on Tuesday to contain the first confirmed foot and mouth disease outbreak in the…