News: Society
Cyprus news in the “Society” category — updated throughout the day.
SocietyCyprus mobile users report more connection problems despite high overall satisfaction
Nicosia, Cyprus. Consumers in Cyprus remain largely satisfied with mobile phone services, although more users are reporting connection problems and dissatisfaction with the handling of complaints, according to a survey published on Friday by…
SocietyCyprus repatriates 119 migrants in police and migration ministry operation
Nicosia, Cyprus. Cyprus repatriated 119 migrants residing illegally in the country on Friday through operations involving police and…
SocietyGroups call for scrutiny of proposed antennas at Akrotiri
Akrotiri, Cyprus. Environmental organisations Terra Cypria and BirdLife Cyprus have raised concerns over plans to install new antennas…
SocietyBritish Bases defend Akrotiri Salt Lake infrastructure modernisation plans
Akrotiri, Cyprus. The British Bases administration has defended plans to modernise infrastructure at Akrotiri Salt Lake, saying it…
SocietyChinese Embassy Donates €3,000 to Cyprus Red Cross
Nicosia, Cyprus. The Chinese embassy on Thursday donated €3,000 to support the humanitarian work of the Cyprus Red…
SocietyTransport minister considers expanding park-and-ride services
Nicosia, Cyprus. Transport Minister Evie Tsolaki said on Friday that she will consider expanding park-and-ride services across Cyprus…
SocietyWorld War II veteran and Eoka fighter Pavlos M. Kasapis dies aged 103
Lythrodontas, Cyprus. World War II veteran and Eoka fighter Pavlos M. Kasapis has died at the age of…
SocietyCyprus featured in ISSA-C video on Vision Zero workplace safety strategy
Limassol, Cyprus. Cyprus has been featured in a new international video by the International Social Security Association’s Construction…
SocietyAndreas Yiasemides appointed University of Cyprus council chairman
Nicosia, Cyprus. PwC Cyprus chief executive Andreas Yiasemides has been appointed chairman of the council of the University…
SocietyClear skies and temperatures up to 40C forecast for Friday
Nicosia, Cyprus. Friday is expected to be mostly clear, with increased cloud cover in some areas during the…
SocietyPoullikkas calls for balanced long-term energy strategy in Cyprus
Nicosia, Cyprus. Cyprus must adopt a balanced, long-term energy strategy combining conventional generation, renewable energy, storage, electricity interconnection…