News: Society
Cyprus news in the “Society” category — updated throughout the day.
SocietyFoot and mouth disease detected in Pachna livestock unit as Limassol awaits test results
Pachna, Cyprus. Livestock farmers in Pachna in the Limassol district are awaiting laboratory test results on Wednesday after an animal on a farm with 70 goats and sheep tested positive for foot and mouth…
SocietyParaglider photographed drifting over Limassol-Nicosia motorway near Pera Chorio exit
Pera Chorio, Cyprus. A paraglider was photographed drifting over the Limassol-Nicosia motorway on Wednesday morning near the Pera…
SocietyUnsettled weather in Cyprus as weak low-pressure system brings showers and thunderstorms
Nicosia, Cyprus. A weak low-pressure system combined with an unstable air mass is affecting Cyprus, bringing unsettled weather…
SocietyLimassol Heroes Square redevelopment now expected to be delivered on June 15
Limassol, Cyprus. The redevelopment of Heroes Square and surrounding streets in central Limassol is expected to be delivered…
SocietyLake Paralimni drainage pressures raise habitat and legal concerns in Cyprus
Paralimni, Cyprus. Lake Paralimni is a semi-permanent saline wetland that supports migratory birds and specialised wildlife, including species…
SocietyLarnaca to issue new evacuation orders for dangerous buildings, residents given three days to leave
Larnaca, Cyprus. The Larnaca district government (EOA) said it will immediately begin issuing further evacuation orders for dangerous…
SocietyFirst foot and mouth disease case confirmed in Limassol district
Limassol, Cyprus. The veterinary service on Tuesday confirmed the first case of foot and mouth disease in the…
SocietyCyprus holds Ifestos wildfire response exercise near Kapedes in Nicosia district
Kapedes, Cyprus. A large-scale wildfire response exercise involving ground and aerial forces was held on Tuesday near Troodos…
SocietyHIO urges discreet handling of personal data in pharmacies and use of Gesy prescription barcodes
Nicosia, Cyprus. The Health Insurance Organisation (HIO) said on Tuesday that the use of personal data in pharmacies…
SocietyNew e-scooter law takes effect, raising minimum rider age to 17 and tightening controls
Nicosia, Cyprus. New legislation regulating the use of e-scooters came into force on Tuesday, raising the minimum age…
SocietyCyprus banks to close to the public on June 1, 2026 for Pentecost holiday
Nicosia, Cyprus. The Central Bank of Cyprus (CBC) said all banking institutions across the island will be closed…