News: Society
Cyprus news in the “Society” category — updated throughout the day.
SocietyCyprus median age rises to 41 as population ages faster than most of Europe
Nicosia, Cyprus. Cyprus’ median age has risen to 41, placing residents below that age in the younger half of the population and those above it in the older half. The shift comes as populations…
SocietyPeyia to remain without water for third day due to network fault
Peyia, Cyprus. Residents in several areas of Peyia will remain without water for a third day on Friday…
SocietyOvercast Friday with 20C inland; frost expected overnight and isolated weekend showers
Nicosia, Cyprus. Friday will be overcast, with temperatures reaching 20C inland and along the coast and 11C over…
SocietyMPs pass Health Insurance Organisation 2026 budget amid concerns over public healthcare
Nicosia, Cyprus. MPs on Thursday unanimously passed the 2026 budget for the Health Insurance Organisation (HIO), while voicing…
SocietyOfficials cite constitutional budget rule in response to proposal for beacons on mobile camera vans
Nicosia, Cyprus. Officials on Thursday rejected a proposal to install flashing beacons on private mobile camera vans, citing…
SocietyDamage assessment to begin after severe weather hits Paphos seafront
Paphos, Cyprus. Works to assess damage to the Paphos coastal front will begin soon so necessary repairs can…
SocietySolar farm unveiled at Nicosia General Hospital western car park
Nicosia, Cyprus. A new solar farm built atop the Nicosia General Hospital’s western car park was unveiled on…
SocietyKoutrafas residents oppose planned 2,765MW photovoltaic park on agricultural land
Nicosia, Cyprus. Residents of the Nicosia district village of Koutrafas have voiced opposition to plans for what they…
SocietyCyprus urged to prepare for EU-wide rules on dog and cat welfare from 2028
Nicosia, Cyprus. Cyprus has been warned it has only a few years to prepare for a forthcoming EU-wide…
SocietyCyprus University of Technology tenders management contract for new Limassol student residences
Limassol, Cyprus. The Cyprus University of Technology (Tepak) expects to welcome its first students to new dormitories in…
SocietyAudit Office reports A&E waits up to 11 hours at Nicosia and Limassol general hospitals
Nicosia, Cyprus. The Audit Office reported prolonged waiting times of up to 11 hours for patients at accident…