News: Society
Cyprus news in the “Society” category — updated throughout the day.
SocietyConfusion in Cyprus over test emergency SMS sent at varying times
Nicosia, Cyprus. A test emergency SMS scheduled for 7pm on Wednesday caused confusion among Cyprus residents, with some reporting they received it early, late or not at all by Wednesday evening. Message content and…
SocietyRepatriation flight brings 180 Cypriots from Dubai to Larnaca amid regional tensions
Larnaca, Cyprus. A repatriation flight carrying 180 Cypriots from Dubai landed safely at Larnaca airport on Wednesday evening…
SocietyCyprus Radio Television Authority urges media to avoid unverified reports that could cause panic
Nicosia, Cyprus. The Cyprus Radio Television Authority (CRTA) appealed to local media outlets to refrain from publishing inaccurate…
SocietyCyprus launches nationwide SMS alert system and issues new self-protection guidance
Nicosia, Cyprus. The government issued new self-protection guidance on Wednesday and announced a nationwide mass SMS alert system,…
SocietyBritish bases in Dhekelia report smooth operations after civil defence warnings to nearby communities
Dhekelia, Cyprus. Authorities said operations at the British bases in Dhekelia were running smoothly on Wednesday, following precautionary…
SocietyHermes Airports reports 66 flight cancellations in Cyprus amid regional conflict effects
Nicosia, Cyprus. Hermes Airports said dozens of passenger flights scheduled to arrive at or depart from Cyprus’ two…
SocietyCivil Defence patrols continue in Akrotiri as precautionary evacuation remains until Friday
Akrotiri, Cyprus. Civil Defence members continue to patrol the Akrotiri area and nearby communities close to the British…
SocietyPaphos councillor offers to fund alternative return route for Cypriot students stranded in Thailand
Paphos, Cyprus. Paphos municipal councillor Alexander Jiang on Wednesday offered his services to the government to facilitate the…
SocietyDisy MP urges tele-education after preventive school closures near military activity
Nicosia, Cyprus. Disy MP Giorgos Karoullas said the closure of schools in Akrotiri, Trachoni, Episkopi and Asomatos following…
SocietyBirdLife Cyprus says 726,000 birds were illegally killed in 2025 as enforcement shifts affect trapping levels
Nicosia, Cyprus. BirdLife Cyprus said on Wednesday that 726,000 birds were illegally killed in 2025, citing a survey…
SocietyCyprus Post opens new citizen service centre at Athienou Post Office
Athienou, Cyprus. Cyprus Post on Tuesday announced the start of operations of a new citizen service centre housed…