News: Society
Cyprus news in the “Society” category — updated throughout the day.
SocietyDust and strong winds expected across Cyprus as temperatures cool by midweek
Nicosia, Cyprus. Dust, strong winds and a risk of isolated storms are expected across Cyprus in the coming days, while temperatures will remain high before cooling by midweek. Saturday night outlook Weather conditions on…
SocietySupporters rally in Nicosia for reinstatement of suspended former Paphos bishop Tychikos
Nicosia, Cyprus. Supporters of suspended former Paphos bishop Tychikos gathered outside the archbishop’s palace in old Nicosia on…
SocietyPeyia residents call for ATM and banking services after closures in Akamas municipality
Peyia, Cyprus. Concerns have been raised over the absence of ATMs and bank branches in Peyia, with calls…
SocietyFour new foot-and-mouth disease cases confirmed in Dromolaxia and Athienou, total affected farms reaches 116
Nicosia, Cyprus. Four new cases of foot-and-mouth disease were confirmed in livestock units in Dromolaxia and Athienou, bringing…
SocietyMainly clear weather expected through Tuesday with temperatures up to 29C inland
Nicosia, Cyprus. Mainly clear weather is forecast on Saturday, with localised cloud developing and temperatures reaching 29C inland.…
SocietyPaphos farmers call off planned protest after minister intervention on water shortages
Paphos, Cyprus. Farmers in the Paphos district have called off a planned protest over water shortages after an…
SocietyCRAM Foundation warns plastic pollution is harming Mediterranean sea turtles
Barcelona, Spain. Plastic pollution in the Mediterranean is severely affecting marine life, with sea turtles frequently ingesting plastic…
Society115 trees planted at Pournara migrant reception centre in joint environmental initiative
Nicosia, Cyprus. A total of 115 trees were planted on Friday at the Pournara migrant reception centre in…
SocietyCyprus e-Health Authority says EU digital prescriptions do not threaten medicine availability
Nicosia, Cyprus. The National e-Health Authority on Friday dismissed reports suggesting that the availability of medicines in Cyprus…
SocietyPlanning permission granted for Cyprus’ first crematorium in Ayia Varvara
Ayia Varvara, Cyprus. Planning permission has been awarded for Cyprus’ first crematorium, to be built in the Paphos…
SocietyPublic defibrillators installed in Engomi under “Heart Safe Nicosia” campaign
Nicosia, Cyprus. Two public defibrillators were installed on Stasikratous street and 28th October street in Engomi on Friday…