News: Society
Cyprus news in the “Society” category — updated throughout the day.
SocietyFoot and mouth disease detected at two more farms, bringing infected total to 110
Athienou, Cyprus. Two more farms were reported to have been infected with foot and mouth disease on Saturday, bringing the total number of infected farms to 110 across the island. New infections near Athienou…
SocietyOvercast skies and patchy rain forecast as temperatures reach 27C inland
Nicosia, Cyprus. Saturday is expected to be more overcast than recent days, with patchy rain possible across the…
SocietyCyprus trade unions Peo and Sek issue May Day calls for unity, labour rights and social protection
Nicosia, Cyprus. Trade unions across Cyprus issued May Day calls for unity, improved working conditions and stronger social…
SocietyLanes closed near Rizoelia roundabout cause congestion on Nicosia–Larnaca highway
Nicosia, Cyprus. Traffic disruption was reported on the Nicosia–Larnaca highway after lanes were closed in both directions near…
SocietyCyprus poverty or social exclusion risk steady at 17.1% in 2025, Eurostat says
Nicosia, Cyprus. Around 17.1 per cent of people in Cyprus were at risk of poverty or social exclusion…
SocietyCyprus approves €1 million fund for advanced genetic testing to identify missing persons’ remains
Nicosia, Cyprus. A €1 million fund has been approved for specialised genetic testing to help identify remains of…
SocietyEAC to continue smart meter installations across Cyprus in May 2026
Nicosia, Cyprus. The Electricity Authority of Cyprus (EAC) said the mass installation programme for electricity smart meters will…
SocietyCyprus scientific committee head says Veterinary Services to decide on rare breeds with foot-and-mouth disease
Nicosia, Cyprus. Decisions on animals infected with foot-and-mouth disease that belong to rare breeds fall exclusively under the…
SocietyJustice minister urges public trust and cooperation at police cadets’ graduation
Nicosia, Cyprus. Justice Minister Costas Fitiris said the public must be made an ally, stressing that no security…
SocietyPipeline fault leaves parts of Limassol without water, Limassol EOA says
Limassol, Cyprus. Residents in some areas of Limassol were left without water on Thursday after a fault in…
SocietyMixed conditions forecast with showers and possible thunderstorms through Sunday
Nicosia, Cyprus. A changeable weather pattern is expected from Thursday through Sunday, with local showers and possible isolated…