News: Society
Cyprus news in the “Society” category — updated throughout the day.
SocietyPeristerona to hold 2nd Constantineios Love Run on May 2 in memory of Constantinos Hadjimichael
Peristerona, Cyprus. The Peristerona community will organise a charity running event on May 2 in memory of the late Constantinos Hadjimichael. The 2nd Constantineios Love Run will raise funds for the Day Care Centre…
SocietyLivestock farmers to seek meeting with Cyprus president over foot-and-mouth disease culling
Nicosia, Cyprus. Livestock farmers plan to formally request a meeting with President Nikos Christodoulides as tensions continue over…
SocietyNicosia launches coordinated stray cat feeding initiative with COSMOS Insurance support
Nicosia, Cyprus. COSMOS Insurance and the Municipality of Nicosia have launched an initiative to support stray cats through…
SocietyEight fines issued over foot and mouth disease restrictions as outbreak affects over 100 livestock units
Nicosia, Cyprus. Veterinary authorities said eight fines totalling €45,000 were issued to livestock farmers for breaching restrictions linked…
SocietyCyprus authorities warn of rising risks from ageing apartment blocks after collapses in Yermasoyia
Yermasoyia, Cyprus. A fatal collapse in a block of flats in Yermasoyia this month has renewed scrutiny of…
SocietyMostly clear Friday forecast with dust; rain and storms possible Sunday and Monday
Nicosia, Cyprus. Friday’s weather is expected to be mostly clear across most of the island, with periods of…
SocietyCyprus only EU country where girls 16–19 outperform boys in coding, Eurostat report says
Nicosia, Cyprus. Cyprus is the only EU country where girls aged 16 to 19 outperform boys in coding,…
SocietyLimassol authorities and CYMEPA to pause Blue Flag applications as monitoring plan is prepared
Limassol, Cyprus. Local authorities in the greater Limassol area and national operator CYMEPA have agreed not to submit…
SocietyCyprus to host European Transport Workers’ Federation executive committee meeting in Strovolos
Strovolos, Cyprus. Cyprus will host the executive committee meeting of the European Transport Workers’ Federation on April 27-28,…
SocietyPoed survey finds most teachers report rise in school violence and delinquency
Athens, Greece. A survey by primary school teachers’ union Poed found that 95% of 1,017 participating teachers reported…
SocietyLarnaca farmers block Rizoelia roundabout as justice minister visits protest site
Larnaca, Cyprus. Livestock farmers continued a protest at the Rizoelia roundabout on Thursday, blocking key road access as…