News: Society
Cyprus news in the “Society” category — updated throughout the day.
SocietyFire service receives six rescue trailers under EU-funded Epikentrosis project
Nicosia, Cyprus. The fire service has received six enclosed trailer units equipped for technical rescue operations under the Epikentrosis project, co-funded by the European Union and national funds from Cyprus and Greece. Deployment across…
SocietyCyprus labour accidents fall 7.2 per cent in 2025
Nicosia, Cyprus. Labour accidents decreased by 7.2 per cent in 2025 compared with 2024, while the total decline…
SocietyForestry department says Platania no longer operates as camping site
Nicosia, Cyprus. The Platania camping site is no longer considered or operating as a camping area, the forestry…
SocietyCyprus begins consultation on teacher recruitment reform
Nicosia, Cyprus. The education ministry has sent unions and other stakeholders a working document setting out initial proposals…
SocietyAudit Office criticises IKYK over scholarships approved without secured funding
Nicosia, Cyprus. The Audit Office has criticised the Cyprus State Scholarships Foundation (IKYK) for approving scholarships without first…
SocietyGCC apologises after CyAlert failure during Larnaca wildfire
Larnaca, Cyprus. GCC, the company responsible for developing and operating Cyprus’ CyAlert emergency warning system, apologised on Wednesday…
SocietyUnplugged Cyprus to host phone-free sunset social at Dasoudi Beach
Limassol, Cyprus. Unplugged Cyprus will host its first Unplugged Sunset Social at Dasoudi Beach on Friday, July 31,…
SocietyCyprus temperatures forecast to reach 40C inland on Wednesday
Nicosia, Cyprus. Inland temperatures are expected to reach 40C on Wednesday as a seasonal low-pressure system continues to…
SocietyYellow warning issued as temperatures expected to reach 40C
Nicosia, Cyprus. The meteorological department on Tuesday issued a yellow weather warning for Wednesday, as temperatures are expected…
SocietyInvestigation launched after child with meningitis suffers brain damage
Nicosia, Cyprus. State health services Okypy have launched an investigation into complaints concerning the treatment of a four-year-old…
SocietyE-kalathi product list shrinks as prices rise, consumers’ association says
Nicosia, Cyprus. The number of products included in the e-kalathi did not reach 1,000 in the first half…