News: Society
Cyprus news in the “Society” category — updated throughout the day.
SocietyOnly 20% of traffic camera fine service attempts succeed, Cyprus lawmakers told
Nicosia, Cyprus. Only 20 per cent of approximately 190,000 attempts to serve out-of-court traffic camera fines have been successful, lawmakers heard on Wednesday. Authorities defended the current enforcement process as draft legislation to allow…
SocietyCyprus records EU’s highest household energy share for cooling in 2024
Nicosia, Cyprus. Cyprus recorded the highest share of household energy consumption devoted to air conditioning and cooling in…
SocietyLimassol municipality to collect bulky waste in Agios Ioannis on Friday
Limassol, Cyprus. Limassol municipality said on Wednesday it will collect bulky and unwanted items in the Agios Ioannis…
SocietyEcologists oppose proposal to kill stray dogs in Paphos forest
Paphos, Cyprus. The Ecologists movement on Wednesday voiced strong opposition to proposals to kill stray dogs in the…
SocietySek urges employers to protect workers from heat stress during summer conditions
Nicosia, Cyprus. The Cyprus Workers’ Confederation (Sek) on Wednesday urged employers to implement measures to protect staff from…
SocietyDiana Constantinides vows action on violence against women, recounts mother’s 1993 murder
Nicosia, Cyprus. Direct Democracy MP Diana Constantinides said she will work to combat violence against women during her…
SocietyWoman ordered to repay more than €11,000 in social benefits, report says
Nicosia, Cyprus. A woman who received social benefits over a two-year period has reportedly been told to repay…
SocietyLabour inspection department urges stronger Legionella precautions during summer
Nicosia, Cyprus. Businesses, hotels and healthcare facilities have been urged to strengthen precautions against Legionella this summer, as…
SocietyLimassol’s transformation reshapes city life as regeneration expands beyond the old centre
Limassol, Cyprus. Limassol has undergone major urban change over the past two decades, evolving from a city known…
SocietyYellow weather warning issued for isolated heavy storms
Nicosia, Cyprus. A yellow weather warning for isolated heavy storms was issued by the met department on Wednesday.…
SocietyCyprus to See Mostly Clear Weather With Isolated Afternoon Storms on Wednesday
Nicosia, Cyprus. Cyprus is expected to see mostly clear weather on Wednesday, with increased cloud cover and isolated…