News: Society
Cyprus news in the “Society” category — updated throughout the day.
SocietyFarmers to block Rizoelia roundabout in protest over foot and mouth disease measures
Larnaca, Cyprus. Farmers will again block the Rizoelia roundabout on Friday to protest the government’s handling of the ongoing foot and mouth disease outbreak, the “voice of livestock breeders” organisation said. Planned protest and…
SocietyVeterinary Services deny improper disposal of culled animals in Athienou
Athienou, Cyprus. The Veterinary Services on Tuesday rejected claims that animals culled due to foot and mouth disease…
SocietyCyprus grants six-year licence for cigarette filter waste management system
Nicosia, Cyprus. CPC Rethink Filters Ltd has been granted a six-year licence to operate a collective system to…
SocietyConscription registration platform to reopen Thursday morning, defence ministry says
Nicosia, Cyprus. The digital platform for conscripts to register for military service will reopen at 7am on Thursday…
SocietyCyprus sets up 10 meteorological stations to support smart irrigation under Dig.I.Water project
Nicosia, Cyprus. Cyprus is setting up a network of 10 meteorological stations to collect data for targeted services…
SocietyCruise ships highlight how infectious diseases can spread in shared environments
Washington, United States. Cruise ships, often marketed as floating holidays, also illustrate how quickly illness can spread when…
SocietyCivil defence to run May evacuation drills across districts ahead of wildfire season
Nicosia, Cyprus. Civil defence will carry out evacuation exercises across all districts in May to boost preparedness ahead…
SocietyLow-pressure system brings showers and possible thunderstorms across Cyprus
Nicosia, Cyprus. A weak low-pressure system is affecting Cyprus, bringing cloudiness, isolated showers and the possibility of thunderstorms…
SocietyEurostat: Cyprus ranks lowest in EU for reported disability discrimination in public services
Nicosia, Cyprus. Eurostat data published on Monday showed that 3.1 per cent of Cypriots with disabilities reported feeling…
SocietyArsos – Gerovasa/Trozena council denies social media claims about Trozena development
Nicosia, Cyprus. The Arsos – Gerovasa/Trozena community council on Monday denied social media claims that part of the…
SocietyCyprus dams 39.6% full with 115.2 million cubic metres stored, WDD says
Nicosia, Cyprus. Cyprus’ dams are 39.6 per cent full, with total storage at 115.2 million cubic metres of…