News: Society
Cyprus news in the “Society” category — updated throughout the day.
SocietyCyprus authority opens applications for EU “trusted flagger” status on illegal online content
Nicosia, Cyprus. The radiotelevision and digital services authority on Thursday announced it is accepting applications from entities and organisations wishing to act as “trusted flaggers” of illegal online content. Role under the EU Digital…
SocietyYellow warning issued for strong thunderstorms on Thursday
Nicosia, Cyprus. A yellow weather warning has been issued for strong thunderstorms on Thursday. The warning will be…
SocietyClouds, rain and possible storms forecast for Thursday, with hail and dust also expected
Nicosia, Cyprus. Mostly cloudy weather is expected across most of the island on Thursday, with rain showers and…
SocietyIsidorou warns affordable housing is a major social challenge across Europe, including Cyprus
Nicosia, Cyprus. Affordable housing has become “one of the greatest social challenges of our time,” according to Mersina…
SocietyCyprus supermarkets say no need to panic over meat supply amid foot-and-mouth outbreaks
Nicosia, Cyprus. Cyprus supermarkets’ association chairman Andreas Hadjiadamou said there is “no need to panic” about meat supplies…
SocietyCyprus study records sharp rise in amphetamine and methamphetamine use in 2025
Nicosia, Cyprus. A study published on Tuesday by the SCORE network and the European Union Drugs Agency recorded…
SocietyCyprus reports stable foot-and-mouth disease caseload at 42 as cullings continue
Nicosia, Cyprus. The infection rate of foot-and-mouth disease remained stable on Wednesday, with a total of 42 cases…
SocietyEducation ministry support programme employees to hold 24-hour strike on March 26
Nicosia, Cyprus. Employees working in support programmes of the education ministry will stage a 24-hour strike on Thursday,…
SocietyCyprus issues new rules for electromechanical installations in buildings
Nicosia, Cyprus. Cyprus has published new regulations reforming the institutional framework for electromechanical installations in buildings, aiming to…
SocietyRotational water cuts continue in parts of Larnaca amid desalination unit problems
Larnaca, Cyprus. Water cuts continued on Tuesday in selected areas of Larnaca due to ongoing operational problems affecting…
SocietyCyprus official says risk of chemical pollution from regional hostilities is minimal
Nicosia, Cyprus. The likelihood of Cyprus’s air quality being affected by chemicals from regional hostilities is minimal, air…