News: Society
Cyprus news in the “Society” category — updated throughout the day.
SocietyCyprus social workers handle up to 150 cases each, far above international norm, MPs told
Deputy minister Tina Pavlou told MPs that social workers carry about 100 open cases each, against an accepted norm of 30, causing delays in urgent cases such as domestic violence.
SocietyCyprus MPs discuss bill requiring petrol station receipts to itemise taxes and duties
A bill tabled by Disy MP Nikos Georgiou would oblige fuel retailers to show customers a full breakdown…
SocietyCyprus to Announce Restart Dates for Livestock Units Hit by Foot and Mouth Disease
Agriculture ministry director general Andreas Gregoriou told MPs that restart dates for farms hit by foot and mouth…
SocietyUniversity of Cyprus announces English-language degree fees from €5,300 to €25,000 a year
The University of Cyprus has published its English-language undergraduate programmes, with annual tuition ranging from €5,300 for an…
SocietyPaphos Municipality Names Winners of Youth Innovation Competition Paphos 2.0
Paphos municipality honoured school and university teams on Tuesday for technology-based proposals to improve city life, with projects…
SocietyMazotos residents reject compensation for planned desalination plant
A residents' initiative group in Mazotos says no compensation can offset environmental harm from the planned desalination plant…
SocietyNicosia Polyclinic Says Water Not Linked to Infant’s Legionnaires’ Case
Laboratory and epidemiological checks found no connection between the Nicosia Polyclinic's water network and an infant with Legionnaires'…
SocietyNovember Markets in Cyprus: Vintage Clothing, Handmade Crafts and Antiques
A series of markets across Cyprus this November brings second-hand fashion, handmade goods, a farmers festival and an…
SocietyIsolated showers and possible thunderstorm forecast for Tuesday as weak low pressure affects the region
A weak low-pressure system is expected to bring isolated showers and a possible brief thunderstorm on Tuesday, with…
SocietyUK Reportedly Weighs Home Tuition Fees for EU Students, a Possible Boost for Cypriots
The British government is reportedly considering charging EU students the same fees as UK students, which could ease…
SocietyLimassol Mayor Unveils Five-Axis Urban Strategy Focused on Coast, Mobility and Neighbourhoods
Mayor Yiannis Armeftis presented a plan for urban Limassol built on five core axes, from a continuous coastal…