News: Society
Cyprus news in the “Society” category — updated throughout the day.
Society€14,400 in gift vouchers donated to families affected by Cyprus wildfires
Nicosia, Cyprus. Gift vouchers worth €14,400 were donated on Monday to families affected by last year’s wildfires in Ayios Ambrosios, Ayios Therapontas, Vasa Koilaniou, Vouni, Lofou, Mallia, Pachna and Pano Kyvides. The vouchers are…
SocietyCyprus links foot and mouth disease spread to illegal animal movement as farmers plan protest
Nicosia, Cyprus. Cyprus’ Veterinary Services said the spread of foot and mouth disease may be partly linked to…
SocietyOkypy says hospitals followed protocols in care of autistic child after family complaint
Nicosia, Cyprus. The state health services organisation (Okypy) said on Monday that Nicosia General Hospital and the Makarios…
SocietyEducation unions seek meeting with Christodoulides on indefinite-contract teachers
Nicosia, Cyprus. The education unions Poed, Oelmek and Oltek have requested a meeting with President Nikos Christodoulides to…
SocietyCloudy weather with rain and thunderstorms expected, improving by afternoon
Nicosia, Cyprus. Cloudy conditions with localised rain and isolated thunderstorms are expected on Monday, mainly in the west…
SocietyStudy finds average 337 microplastic particles per square metre on Cyprus beaches
Nicosia, Cyprus. Microplastics and other plastic debris are widespread on Cyprus beaches, with a new study finding an…
SocietyChristodoulides outlines family support, tax and pension reforms at large families event
Nicosia, Cyprus. President Nikos Christodoulides said the government has pursued reforms focused on children, mothers and families, highlighting…
SocietyMet office issues yellow warning for isolated storms across Cyprus
Nicosia, Cyprus. The met office issued a new yellow warning on Sunday afternoon for isolated storms expected across…
SocietyLimassol events cancelled as bad weather disrupts Sunday plans
Limassol, Cyprus. Two events planned to take place on Sunday in Limassol were cancelled due to bad weather.…
SocietyYellow weather warning issued as storms expected across Cyprus
Nicosia, Cyprus. A yellow weather warning issued from 9am is set to remain in force until 5pm on…
SocietyLivestock breeders seek meeting with Cyprus president over foot and mouth outbreak
Nicosia, Cyprus. Livestock breeders demanded on Saturday to meet President Nikos Christodoulides amid an ongoing foot and mouth…