News: Society
Cyprus news in the “Society” category — updated throughout the day.
SocietyTechIsland reports first-year progress in €2 million Wildfire Initiative
Nicosia, Cyprus. TechIsland has presented the first-year results of its €2 million Wildfire Initiative, which was launched following the devastating fires of 2025 and has developed into a long-term programme covering prevention, preparedness, early…
SocietySafeIsland CY app launched to support wildfire reporting and alerts in Cyprus
Limassol, Cyprus. SafeIsland CY, a free mobile application for iOS and Android, has been launched to help people…
SocietyGeosfire satellite system aims to improve wildfire detection across Cyprus
Limassol, Cyprus. A satellite-based system using machine learning to detect wildfires across Cyprus 24 hours a day has…
SocietyTechIsland commits €450,000 for fire engines in 45 Cyprus communities
Limassol, Cyprus. Forty-five communities across Cyprus will receive small fire engines free of charge after TechIsland committed €450,000…
SocietyLarnaca authorities remove illegal caravans and beach structures
Larnaca, Cyprus. Authorities on Thursday continued operations against illegal caravans and makeshift structures along Larnaca’s coastline, removing three…
SocietyCyprus researchers identify genes affected by weightlessness
Nicosia, Cyprus. Researchers at the Cyprus Institute of Neurology and Genetics have identified genes consistently affected by exposure…
SocietyOne year on, Limassol mountain wildfire recovery continues
Limassol, Cyprus. One year after the July 23, 2025 wildfire in the western Limassol mountains, 91 families remain…
SocietyOrange weather warning issued as inland temperatures near 44C
Nicosia, Cyprus. An orange weather warning for exceptionally high temperatures is in force on Thursday, with inland areas…
SocietyFood Connect platform launches in Cyprus to redirect surplus food
Nicosia, Cyprus. Friends of the Earth Cyprus has launched Food Connect, a digital platform designed to reduce food…
SocietyCyprus imposes rotating electricity cuts as demand exceeds generation capacity
Nicosia, Cyprus. Authorities began imposing electricity cuts in several parts of Cyprus from 6.52pm on Wednesday after electricity…
SocietyTransport produced 37.9% of Cyprus greenhouse gas emissions in 2023
Nicosia, Cyprus. Transport accounted for 37.9 per cent of Cyprus’ greenhouse gas emissions in 2023, while drivers lost…