News: Society
Cyprus news in the “Society” category — updated throughout the day.
SocietyCyprus audit flags long-term reliance on prefabricated school classrooms
Nicosia, Cyprus. Cyprus’ Audit Office has raised concerns over the widespread and increasingly long-term use of prefabricated classrooms in public schools, citing shortcomings in infrastructure planning, oversight and management. Temporary measures becoming permanent Auditor-general…
SocietyCyprus heat to persist as temperatures remain well above average
Nicosia, Cyprus. A seasonal low pressure system will continue to affect Cyprus, bringing mostly sunny conditions and temperatures…
SocietyCyprus aims to begin new central prison construction by year-end
Nicosia, Cyprus. Justice Minister Costas Firitis said the government aims to begin construction of a new central prison…
SocietyCyprus announces €61.7m in health infrastructure spending
Nicosia, Cyprus. President Nikos Christodoulides announced more than €60 million in new spending on health infrastructure, including projects…
SocietyMostly clear skies and temperatures up to 40C forecast for Sunday
Nicosia, Cyprus. Mostly clear skies are forecast across most of the island on Sunday, with inland temperatures expected…
SocietyCyprus temperatures expected to reach 40C on Sunday
Nicosia, Cyprus. Temperatures are expected to reach 40 degrees Celsius on Sunday, meteorologist Matthaios Papadakis said, with hot…
SocietyTufan Erhurman discharged after overnight hospital observation
Nicosia, Cyprus. Turkish Cypriot leader Tufan Erhurman was discharged from hospital on Saturday morning after remaining under observation…
SocietySaturday temperatures to reach 39C inland
Nicosia, Cyprus. Temperatures are expected to reach 39C inland on Saturday, while mainly clear weather is forecast through…
SocietyCyprus marks 15 years since Mari naval base explosion
Mari, Cyprus. Cyprus marked 15 years since the July 11, 2011 explosion at the Evangelos Florakis naval base…
SocietyParcel delivery records highest customer satisfaction in postal services survey
Nicosia, Cyprus. Parcel delivery received the highest customer satisfaction ratings among postal services, according to a Net Promoter…
SocietyTufan Erhurman taken to hospital after falling ill at Nicosia art exhibition
Nicosia, Cyprus. Turkish Cypriot leader Tufan Erhurman was taken to hospital by ambulance on Friday evening after falling…