News: Society
Cyprus news in the “Society” category — updated throughout the day.
SocietyChristodoulides denies “chaos” in handling of foot and mouth disease outbreak
Palaichori, Cyprus. President Nikos Christodoulides on Sunday denied that “chaos” is prevailing in the government’s handling of the ongoing outbreak of foot and mouth disease during a visit to a memorial service for Eoka…
SocietyWarm and sunny Sunday forecast with inland highs of 32C
Nicosia, Cyprus. Warm and sunny weather is expected across the island on Sunday, with inland temperatures forecast to…
SocietyCyprus health minister says caesarean section rate remains high as national strategy targets reductions
Nicosia, Cyprus. Health Minister Neophytos Charalambides said the number of caesarean sections performed in Cyprus remains particularly high…
SocietyLarnaca EOA says summer water cuts unlikely as conservation measures expand
Larnaca, Cyprus. The Larnaca district local government organisation (EOA) said it is unlikely to proceed with water cuts…
SocietyClear weather forecast with stable temperatures through Tuesday
Nicosia, Cyprus. Mostly clear weather is forecast from Saturday through Tuesday, with inland temperatures reaching around 31 degrees…
SocietyCivil Aviation rejects MEP Fidias Panayiotou’s wedding-night drone show request over late paperwork
Nicosia, Cyprus. Civil Aviation said on Friday it rejected MEP Fidias Panayiotou’s request to stage a drone show…
SocietyWaterpipe fault closes part of Vyronos Avenue in Nicosia
Nicosia, Cyprus. A waterpipe fault in the early hours of Friday has closed part of Vyronos Avenue near…
Society3.2-magnitude earthquake felt in Paphos, also reported in Limassol
Paphos, Cyprus. A 3.2-magnitude earthquake was felt in Paphos late on Friday afternoon, according to the Euro-Mediterranean Seismological…
SocietyCyprus president says state must ensure post-school opportunities for children with special needs
Nicosia, Cyprus. President Nikos Christodoulides said Cyprus has an obligation to provide children with special needs opportunities to…
SocietyFoot-and-mouth disease cases found at farms in Kokkinotrimithia and Paliometocho
Nicosia, Cyprus. Cyprus Veterinary Services said on Friday that new incidences of foot-and-mouth disease have been identified at…
SocietyCyprus patients face 500-day average wait for new medicines as officials warn EU is falling behind
Nicosia, Cyprus. Patients in Cyprus wait on average more than 500 days to access new medicines, among the…