News: Society
Cyprus news in the “Society” category — updated throughout the day.
SocietyCyprus institute develops advanced preimplantation genetic test for monogenic disorders
Nicosia, Cyprus. The Cyprus Institute of Neurology & Genetics has developed an advanced test that upgrades preimplantation genetic testing for monogenic disorders, aiming to improve how families plan for healthy pregnancies when genetic conditions…
SocietyCyprus addiction treatment authority steps up harm reduction policies amid rising drug risks
Nicosia, Cyprus. The Cyprus addiction treatment authority said it is stepping up harm reduction policies as new synthetic…
SocietyCyprus logs record July temperatures as Europe State of the Climate 2025 warns of rising impacts
Lefkara, Cyprus. Cyprus recorded temperatures of 46.1C and 44.7C in July 2025 as the European State of the…
SocietyPolice to deploy officers in Rizoelia during livestock farmers’ protest over foot-and-mouth measures
Rizoelia, Cyprus. Police will deploy officers in the Rizoelia area on Friday to ensure public order and safety…
SocietyMostly clear weather expected on Thursday with afternoon mountain rain and rising temperatures
Nicosia, Cyprus. Thursday’s weather is expected to be mostly clear across most of the island, with temperatures rising…
SocietyCyprus child poverty risk falls, but EU report flags energy poverty and inequality
Nicosia, Cyprus. The number of children at risk of poverty or social exclusion in Cyprus has fallen in…
SocietyFriends of Akamas urges withdrawal of ecological assessment on Akamas forest road upgrades
Nicosia, Cyprus. Environmental group Friends of Akamas called for the immediate withdrawal of a special ecological assessment report…
SocietySchool bus services in north to halt from Wednesday over four months of missed payments
Nicosia, Cyprus. School bus services in the north will be halted from Wednesday, Turkish Cypriot bus operators’ association…
SocietyMostly clear weather expected with isolated afternoon rain and rising temperatures through Saturday
Nicosia, Cyprus. Wednesday’s weather is expected to be mostly clear across most of the island, with clouds developing…
SocietyCyprus team developing AI oncology platform Prognostic outlines progress and milestones
Nicosia, Cyprus. A Cyprus-based research and innovation team developing the AI-powered oncology software platform Prognostic has outlined its…
SocietyCyprus Labour Inspection Department to hold LPG safety seminar in Limassol on May 20, 2026
Limassol, Cyprus. The Department of Labour Inspection of the Ministry of Labour and Social Insurance is organising an…