News: Society
Cyprus news in the “Society” category — updated throughout the day.
SocietyLimassol beaches absent from 2026 Blue Flag list amid pollution concerns
Limassol, Cyprus. Several Limassol beaches, including Dasoudi and high-traffic municipal sections of the city seafront, were not submitted for Blue Flag certification in 2026 following reported pollution concerns. Residents have continued to report discoloured…
SocietyNursing union welcomes new grant scheme for students
Nicosia, Cyprus. The Cyprus Union of Nursing Staff (Oyyk-Sek) welcomed Health Minister Neophytos Charalambides’ initiative and the cabinet’s…
SocietyCyprus identified 30 human trafficking victims last year, commissioner says
Nicosia, Cyprus. Human Rights Commissioner Maria Stylianou-Lottides said 30 victims of human trafficking were identified in Cyprus last…
SocietyTender target set for second phase of Paphos-Polis motorway
Paphos, Cyprus. The government aims to issue a call for tenders by the end of the year or…
SocietyCyprus approves annual grants for nursing and midwifery students
Nicosia, Cyprus. The cabinet on Thursday approved an annual grant scheme for undergraduate nursing and midwifery students, aimed…
SocietyRoundtable calls for better information on migrant workers’ rights
Nicosia, Cyprus. Migrant workers need better access to information about their rights to prevent abuse by unscrupulous employers,…
SocietyPaphos clears branches blocking pavement near Makarios III lyceum
Paphos, Cyprus. Paphos municipality cleared tree branches from a pavement near Archbishop Makarios III lyceum after residents raised…
SocietyHadassah opens first European medical centre in Limassol
Limassol, Cyprus. The Israeli Hadassah Medical Organisation has formally launched Hadassah Medical Centre Limassol, its first permanent medical…
SocietyMore than a quarter of Cyprus residents could not afford annual holiday in 2025
Nicosia, Cyprus. More than a quarter of Cyprus residents aged 16 and over were unable to afford a…
SocietyCyprus public hospitals report rise in heat-related emergency cases
Nicosia, Cyprus. Accident and emergency departments at public hospitals across Cyprus have recorded an increased influx of patients…
SocietyCabinet approves €1.17 million compensation scheme for weather-hit farmers
Nicosia, Cyprus. The cabinet on Thursday approved €1.17 million in compensation for farmers whose crops were damaged by…