News: Society
Cyprus news in the “Society” category — updated throughout the day.
SocietyLabour Department orders midday suspension of outdoor work due to extreme heat
Nicosia, Cyprus. The Labour Inspection Department has ordered the suspension of moderate and heavy labour on Wednesday from midday until 4pm due to extreme heat. Areas and activities affected The measure applies to areas…
SocietyClear skies and inland temperatures up to 43C forecast for Wednesday
Nicosia, Cyprus. Mostly clear weather is expected on Wednesday, with inland temperatures reaching up to 43 degrees Celsius…
SocietyPrison officers’ union criticises justice minister’s central prisons visit
Nicosia, Cyprus. Prison officers’ union Isotita accused Justice Minister Costas Fitiris of staging a “PR stunt” during a…
SocietyDhekelia turbine fails twice in one day, brief outage reported
Dhekelia, Cyprus. A turbine at the Dhekelia power station malfunctioned twice on Tuesday after being repaired and returned…
SocietyCyprus issues orange warning as inland temperatures forecast to reach 43C
Nicosia, Cyprus. The Met Office has issued an orange warning for extreme heat on Wednesday, forecasting inland temperatures…
SocietyPwC Foundation expands education, entrepreneurship and community initiatives in Cyprus
Nicosia, Cyprus. The PwC Foundation expanded its education, entrepreneurship and community support activities during the 2026 financial year,…
SocietyCypriot teenager among four recipients in Israel kidney donor chain
Nicosia, Cyprus. A 16-year-old Cypriot girl was among four people who received kidney transplants through a linked donor…
SocietyCyprus fuel tanker owners seek more time to meet ADR safety rules
Nicosia, Cyprus. Fuel tanker owners protested outside the presidential palace on Tuesday, requesting more time to comply with…
SocietyCyprus Red Cross launches school supplies drive for vulnerable families
Nicosia, Cyprus. The Cyprus Red Cross has launched a nationwide campaign to collect school supplies for children from…
SocietyLarnaca agrees measures to address vandalism
Larnaca, Cyprus. Authorities in Larnaca have agreed on measures including CCTV installation, increased police patrols and private security…
SocietyNGO calls for Cyprus ban on live animals as fair and lottery prizes
Nicosia, Cyprus. NGO PI Animal Welfare Initiatives has called for a ban on offering live animals as prizes…