News: Society
Cyprus news in the “Society” category — updated throughout the day.
Society761 school buses cleared for new school year, 40 barred after inspections
A total of 761 school buses have passed mandatory checks, while 40 that failed inspections will not transport pupils.
SocietyGovernment details proposal to reduce pension cut for retirees at 63
Cyprus’ government has proposed reducing the 12 per cent pension reduction for people retiring at 63, with social…
SocietyMPs examine measures to prevent GMI recipients from gambling at casinos
Lawmakers discussed privacy-conscious ways to prevent Guaranteed Minimum Income recipients from gambling and to verify benefit eligibility.
SocietyThird vulture chick ringed in Cyprus as GPS tracking aids rescue
Authorities ringed the third vulture chick born in Cyprus this year and rescued another after it became trapped…
SocietyHouse committee urges faster staffing and oncology upgrades at Limassol General Hospital
The House health committee called for urgent staffing measures and expanded oncology services during a visit to Limassol…
SocietyParliament considers regular building inspections to address dangerous properties
MPs are examining legislation for regular technical checks of buildings as Nicosia EOA manages nearly 1,500 dangerous-property cases.
SocietySix West Nile virus cases confirmed in Cyprus, one death reported
Cyprus has confirmed six West Nile virus infections, including one death, while two further suspected cases are under…
SocietySupport programme teachers seek unemployment benefits during suspensions
Teachers demonstrated in Nicosia, calling for unemployment benefits during programme suspensions and safeguards for transfers between programmes.
SocietyKeve calls for stronger support for large families amid demographic concerns
Keve urged stronger support for large families after discussing Cyprus’ falling birth rate, ageing population and related economic…
SocietyChristodoulides calls for progress on patient-focused health reforms
President Nikos Christodoulides said the government’s health priorities align with Osak’s and called for progress on pending legislation…
SocietyRevised Limassol Zoo transformation proposal returns to municipal council
A revised plan for Limassol Zoo would create a biodiversity centre while allowing a limited number of animals…