News: Society
Cyprus news in the “Society” category — updated throughout the day.
SocietyOrange warning issued as temperatures forecast to reach 44C on Thursday
Nicosia, Cyprus. An orange weather warning has been issued for Thursday as temperatures are forecast to reach 44 degrees Celsius inland. The warning will be in force from 12pm to 5pm, with temperatures expected…
SocietyCyprus electricity grid operates with limited reserves amid heatwave demand
Nicosia, Cyprus. Cyprus’ electricity system is operating with limited reserves after record demand and production unit failures increased…
SocietyLarnaca opens cooling shelter for residents during extreme heat
Larnaca, Cyprus. Larnaca municipality has opened an air-conditioned shelter for residents during periods of extreme heat and high…
SocietyLimassol residents to protest planned €95 million Ayios Athanasios mall
Limassol, Cyprus. Residents are preparing to protest against a planned €95 million shopping mall in Ayios Athanasios after…
SocietyCyprus education ministry launches digital platform on sustainable development
Nicosia, Cyprus. The education ministry has launched the Digital Education for Sustainable Development platform to support primary school…
SocietyCyprus approves €1 million solar water heating grant scheme
Nicosia, Cyprus. Cyprus’ cabinet approved a €1 million grant scheme on Wednesday to support household installations and replacements…
SocietyInvestigation launched after sewage reports at Timi beach
Timi, Cyprus. An investigation is underway after bathers reported apparent sewage in the sea at Timi beach on…
SocietyKeve and Elpida Foundation sign cooperation memorandum
Nicosia, Cyprus. The Cyprus Chamber of Commerce and Industry (Keve) and the Elpida Charitable Foundation for Children with…
SocietyOrange weather warning issued as temperatures expected to exceed 43C
Nicosia, Cyprus. An orange weather warning has been issued for Thursday as temperatures are forecast to reach 43C…
SocietyAudit Office flags staffing and overtime failures at Limassol municipality
Limassol, Cyprus. The Audit Office has identified serious shortcomings in staffing practices and overtime payments at Limassol municipality,…
SocietyTen students achieve perfect scores in Cyprus Pancyprian exams
Nicosia, Cyprus. Ten students achieved perfect scores in the Pancyprian exams, while 3,113 students secured places at universities…