News: Society
Cyprus news in the “Society” category — updated throughout the day.
SocietyMediterranean monk seal spotted in Kato Paphos harbour
An endangered Mediterranean monk seal was seen swimming and diving near the shore in Kato Paphos harbour on Thursday.
SocietyHourly paid civil servants set September 17 strike deadline over pay
Three unions representing about 7,500 hourly paid government employees said a nationwide strike will proceed on September 17…
SocietyTurkish Cypriot health ministry seeks reports over IVF donor allegations
The Turkish Cypriot health ministry urged families with concerns about donor information at northern Cyprus IVF clinics to…
SocietyCyprus receives UAE mobile desalination units to boost water supply
The UAE has provided Cyprus with free mobile desalination units expected to raise daily desalinated water production by…
SocietyWest Nile virus patient treated in ICU at Nicosia General Hospital
The health ministry confirmed that a person who tested positive for West Nile virus is receiving intensive care…
SocietyMostly sunny Thursday forecast with inland temperatures reaching 38C
Mostly sunny conditions are expected on Thursday, with afternoon clouds in the mountains and temperatures rising further on…
SocietyNicosia businesses renew call to reopen Makarios Avenue to traffic
A business platform says two-thirds of shops on Makarios Avenue are vacant and urges Nicosia municipality to implement…
SocietyCyprus pension reforms to increase payments for all 123,000 pensioners
Labour Minister Marinos Mousiouttas said planned pension reforms will raise payments for all pensioners, with about 50,000 set…
SocietyUmbrellas and tents reported on Lara beach despite turtle nesting restrictions
Visitors set up temporary structures on Lara beach despite seasonal measures protecting nesting sea turtles.
SocietyLabour ministry to investigate hotel agency worker allegations
Labour Minister Marinos Mousiouttas said inspections will examine claims that hotels use agency workers to bypass employment protections.
SocietyKouris reservoir receives 118,000 cubic metres of water in 24 hours
Cyprus reservoirs received about 140,000 cubic metres of water in 24 hours, but the Water Development Department said…