News: Society
Cyprus news in the “Society” category — updated throughout the day.
SocietyCyprus workplace accidents down nearly half over decade, labour minister says
Nicosia, Cyprus. Workplace accidents in Cyprus have fallen by nearly half over the past decade, Labour Minister Marinos Mousioutas said on Tuesday, while warning that further action is needed to eliminate fatalities and respond…
SocietyChristodoulides announces internal meeting on foot and mouth disease, reiterates readiness to meet farmers
Nicosia, Cyprus. President Nikos Christodoulides said an internal meeting on foot and mouth disease will be held later…
SocietyOev warns Cyprus healthcare under pressure amid structural nurse shortage
Nicosia, Cyprus. Cyprus’ healthcare system is operating under sustained pressure due to a structural shortage of nurses, Oev…
SocietyNicosia district organisation to hire Ayia Skepi treatment graduates to support reintegration
Nicosia, Cyprus. The Nicosia district government organisation has decided to employ individuals who successfully complete treatment at the…
SocietyERB Asfalistiki and Cyprus Fire Service hold fire safety open day in Paphos
Paphos, Cyprus. ERB Asfalistiki and the Cyprus Fire Service held a public open day in Paphos as part…
SocietyInterior Ministry orders removal of unauthorised structures on state coastal plot in Protaras
Protaras, Cyprus. The Interior Ministry ordered the immediate removal of unauthorised structures on a state-owned coastal plot in…
SocietyLimassol municipality to proceed with asphalt paving, traffic restrictions expected
Limassol, Cyprus. Limassol municipality said it will proceed with scheduled asphalt paving on major roads, with temporary traffic…
SocietyCyprus road deaths fall below EU average in 2024, Eurostat data show
Nicosia, Cyprus. Cyprus recorded 42 road deaths per million inhabitants in 2024, below the European Union average of…
SocietyWeek starts with low cloud and fog, then clears with isolated afternoon storms
Nicosia, Cyprus. The week begins with increased low cloud and sparse fog or mist, with conditions gradually clearing.…
SocietyCyprus still has long way to go on disaster prevention, says lifesaver Savvas Savva
Nicosia, Cyprus. Cyprus still has a long way to go in preventing disasters despite progress made, Savvas Savva…
SocietyUnsettled weather and isolated thunderstorms forecast for Cyprus, dust to clear by Monday
Nicosia, Cyprus. Cyprus is forecast to experience unsettled weather on Sunday, with scattered showers and isolated thunderstorms expected…