News: Society
Cyprus news in the “Society” category — updated throughout the day.
SocietyLivestock farmers’ association seeks meeting with president over Cyprus FMD response
Nicosia, Cyprus. A newly formed association of livestock farmers has called for an immediate meeting with the president to press for changes in the handling of the foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) outbreak. New group formed…
SocietyCypriot woman in the UK marks 100th birthday and receives card from King Charles III
London, United Kingdom. A Cypriot woman living in the United Kingdom marked her 100th birthday on Wednesday and…
SocietyApril rainfall 183% above average by midweek, met service says
Nicosia, Cyprus. Rainfall in April reached 183 per cent above the average for this time of year by…
SocietyResidents remain in dangerous Yermasoyia building after April 20 evacuation deadline
Limassol, Cyprus. Occupants of the Seagate block in Yermasoyia are still living in the building despite an April…
SocietyTV owners using aerials must switch to DVB-T2 by July 1, deputy digital policy ministry says
Nicosia, Cyprus. Television owners who receive free channels via an aerial have until July 1 to transition to…
SocietyMostly clear weather expected across Cyprus with isolated mountain showers possible
Nicosia, Cyprus. Cyprus is expected to be mostly clear on Wednesday after early morning fog lifts, though clouds…
SocietyPaphos and Ierokipia discuss 16 breakwaters to protect southwestern coastline
Paphos, Cyprus. Further measures to protect the southwestern coasts in the municipalities of Paphos and Ierokipia, including 16…
SocietyBarn owls aid rodent control and need special protection, game and wildlife service says
Nicosia, Cyprus. Barn owls support natural biological control of rodents, benefiting public health and the environment and requiring…
SocietyCyprus inaugurates €6.5 million 24-hour fire service operations coordination centre
Nicosia, Cyprus. The fire service on Tuesday inaugurated a new 24-hour operations coordination centre with a total budget…
SocietyDecisions on culling or preserving rare breeds amid FMD to be made by week’s end
Nicosia, Cyprus. Decisions on whether to preserve or cull fat-tailed sheep and red cattle affected by foot and…
SocietyBirdLife urges action on lead from hunting after pollution findings in Cyprus wetlands
Larnaca, Cyprus. BirdLife on Tuesday warned that lead used in shotguns and fishing weights harms human health and…