News: Society
Cyprus news in the “Society” category — updated throughout the day.
SocietyHIO to enable prescription barcode display via Beneficiary Portal from March 27
Nicosia, Cyprus. The Health Insurance Organisation (HIO) said a new feature allowing prescription barcodes to be displayed via the Beneficiary Portal will take effect on Friday, March 27. The feature is intended to support…
SocietyCyprus fire brigade handles five severe weather incidents in 24 hours
Nicosia, Cyprus. The fire brigade dealt with five severe weather-related incidents across Cyprus in the 24 hours until…
SocietyAudit Office flags liabilities and legal gaps over unfinished Nicosia building abandoned for 14 years
Nicosia, Cyprus. The Audit Office has identified liabilities with local authorities and gaps in legislation regarding a building…
SocietyCyprus bill proposes licensing framework for recreational diving services
Nicosia, Cyprus. A bill submitted by the deputy ministry of tourism to parliament seeks to regulate recreational diving…
SocietyRain and thunderstorms to continue through Sunday; snow on Troodos peaks at 27cm
Nicosia, Cyprus. Rain and thunderstorms are expected to continue on Thursday, with snow on Troodos’ peaks remaining at…
SocietyPolice warn of hazardous driving conditions from heavy rain in Limassol and Paphos and snow in Troodos
Nicosia, Cyprus. Police on Wednesday urged drivers to exercise caution as heavy rainfall in parts of Limassol and…
SocietyICPAC holds annual mentor programme training session as mentor network reaches 24
Nicosia, Cyprus. The Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Cyprus (ICPAC) held its annual mentor programme training session,…
SocietyGesy introduces barcode system for prescription collection at pharmacies
Nicosia, Cyprus. Gesy beneficiaries will be able to use an electronic barcode to collect prescriptions from pharmacies from…
SocietyCyprus met office issues yellow warning for storms, hail and strong winds
Nicosia, Cyprus. The met office issued a yellow warning on Tuesday for storms, hail and strong winds, in…
SocietyAfoa accuses authorities of inaction as Wolt delivery drivers strike over conditions
Nicosia, Cyprus. Activist group Afoa on Tuesday accused authorities of failing to halt what it called a climate…
SocietyCyprus House committee urges halt to rent hike notices at Mesoyios artists’ park in Larnaca
Larnaca, Cyprus. The House refugee committee on Tuesday called for an immediate halt to rent increase notices for…