News: Society
Cyprus news in the “Society” category — updated throughout the day.
SocietyCrows in Cyprus draw attention for problem-solving and social intelligence
Nicosia, Cyprus. Crows and other corvids are increasingly recognised by scientists for problem-solving, memory, social learning and behaviours once considered exclusive to humans and other primates. Cyprus is home to several corvid species, including…
SocietyOsak reports complaints over personal doctors in Gesy
Nicosia, Cyprus. The patients’ union Osak has received complaints concerning the conduct of personal doctors within the general…
SocietyOPOK urges stronger wildfire prevention measures as Cyprus enters high-risk period
Nicosia, Cyprus. The Federation of Environmental Organisations of Cyprus (OPOK) on Monday called on the state to strengthen…
SocietyNicosia temporary green points to close from August 1 to 16
Nicosia, Cyprus. Nicosia’s temporary green points in Kaimakli and Ayios Dhometios will be closed from August 1 to…
SocietySunny week ahead as temperatures rise above seasonal average
Nicosia, Cyprus. The week will begin with sunny weather and temperatures of up to 37C inland, 35C along…
SocietyCare home costs and availability place pressure on families in Cyprus
Nicosia, Cyprus. Care home fees in Cyprus vary widely, with the lowest charges exceeding €1,000 per month before…
SocietyCyprus campers face fewer legal sites as key facilities close or undergo upgrades
Polis Chrysochous, Cyprus. Finding a legal campsite in Cyprus has become increasingly difficult this summer following the closure,…
SocietyCyprus battery storage project targets operation before summer 2027
Nicosia, Cyprus. Electricity storage batteries are expected to arrive in Cyprus in January 2027, with installation of a…
SocietyCyprus temperatures forecast to exceed 40C from Tuesday
Nicosia, Cyprus. Inland temperatures are expected to exceed 40C from Tuesday and remain above that level until at…
SocietyReplying to scam texts can confirm active phone numbers
Nicosia, Cyprus. Replying to a fraudulent text message can confirm that a telephone number is active and monitored,…
SocietyYiorgos Georghiou recounts his experience of living with OCD in new memoir
Nicosia, Cyprus. Yiorgos Georghiou, 22, has written a memoir describing his experience of obsessive-compulsive disorder, including years of…