News: Society
Cyprus news in the “Society” category — updated throughout the day.
SocietyCyprus House extends road tax payment deadline to March 31 after online payment glitches
Nicosia, Cyprus. The House on Thursday passed a law extending the deadline for paying road tax to the end of March, citing glitches with online payments on the Road Transport Department website. The original…
SocietyOne Dream One Wish launches 26th “Route of Love” motorcycle ride in Cyprus
Nicosia, Cyprus. One Dream One Wish is organising its 26th annual “Route of Love” motorcycle ride from March…
SocietyOfficials cite lack of emergency protocols after drone strike near RAF Akrotiri
Akrotiri, Cyprus. Officials on Thursday blamed the absence of emergency protocols for confusion and panic among communities near…
SocietyBill to integrate counselling psychologists into Gesy set for parliamentary plenary
Nicosia, Cyprus. A bill seeking to integrate counselling psychologists into the national health system (Gesy) is expected to…
SocietyFoot-and-mouth culling deemed necessary under EU rules, Cyprus veterinary spokeswoman says
Nicosia, Cyprus. Veterinary services department spokeswoman Sotiria Georgiadou said culling animals infected with foot-and-mouth disease is necessary, citing…
SocietyCyprus to raise student grant budget to €62 million, expand eligibility
Nicosia, Cyprus. The budget for student grants is set to rise to €62 million, government spokesman Konstatinos Letymbiotis…
SocietyEnvironmental movement raises concerns over government response to foot-and-mouth outbreak
Nicosia, Cyprus. The environmental movement on Thursday expressed strong concern over the government’s handling of the foot-and-mouth outbreak,…
SocietyCyprus nears EU average in e-government use, with 70.66% using online public services in 2025
Nicosia, Cyprus. Cyprus has nearly closed the gap with the European Union average for digital governance, with 70.66%…
SocietyCustoms seize 3,728 nicotine pouches in Cyprus amid push for regulation
Nicosia, Cyprus. Authorities in Cyprus have seized more than 3,700 nicotine pouches over the past two and a…
SocietySaplings donated by cultural heritage committee planted along Paralimni–Dheryneia road
Paralimni, Cyprus. Paralimni–Dheryneia municipality said saplings donated by the bicommunal technical committee for cultural heritage have been planted…
SocietyTechIsland launches TechIsland TechPro Community powered by The Vault
Nicosia, Cyprus. TechIsland on Thursday announced the launch of the TechIsland TechPro Community powered by The Vault, a…