News: Society
Cyprus news in the “Society” category — updated throughout the day.
SocietyLimassol district EOA warns of legal action over building safety non-compliance
Limassol, Cyprus. The Limassol district EOA said it will proceed with legal measures where building owners and management committees show indifference to safety obligations following renewed inspections across the district. Responsibility placed on owners…
SocietyCyprus Union of Journalists criticises officials for avoiding media questions
Nicosia, Cyprus. The Cyprus Union of Journalists has raised concerns about what it called a growing trend of…
SocietyAgricultural organisations reject farmers’ protests amid foot-and-mouth outbreak in Cyprus
Nicosia, Cyprus. Agricultural organisations rejected ongoing farmers’ protests over the foot-and-mouth outbreak, as police warned that gatherings could…
SocietyEnvironmental Movement urges rethink of military manoeuvres in Akamas
Nicosia, Cyprus. The Environmental Movement has opposed any military exercises in areas of ecological importance and on Thursday…
SocietyEAC employees begin 24-hour strike as unions warn of possible escalation
Nicosia, Cyprus. Electricity authority (EAC) employees began a 24-hour strike at midnight, with trade unions not ruling out…
SocietyCyprus livestock farmers to protest foot and mouth culling in Larnaca as EU leaders arrive
Larnaca, Cyprus. Livestock farmers will gather at Rizoelia roundabout on Thursday to protest the ongoing mass culling of…
SocietyFine weather expected with isolated mountain showers and rising temperatures
Nicosia, Cyprus. Mist early on Thursday is expected to give way to mainly fine weather, with isolated showers…
SocietyRockwool Foundation report says Cyprus has highest refugee share relative to population in the EU
Nicosia, Cyprus. Cyprus has the highest share of refugees relative to its population among European Union member states,…
SocietyEtek offers support to EOAs on unsafe buildings and proposes digital register
Nicosia, Cyprus. The scientific and technical chamber (Etek) said it is prepared to assist local government organisations (EOAs)…
SocietyCyprus services on summer alert as firefighting aircraft deployed to Paphos airport
Paphos, Cyprus. Fire brigade chief Nikos Longinos said on Wednesday that all competent state services will be on…
SocietyGiant squid found washed up on shore near Paphos lighthouse
Paphos, Cyprus. A giant squid was found washed up on the shore near the Paphos lighthouse this week,…