News: Society
Cyprus news in the “Society” category — updated throughout the day.
SocietyMostly clear weather expected across Cyprus with frost in mountains and 4cm snow on Mount Olympus
Nicosia, Cyprus. Thursday’s weather is expected to be mostly clear across most of the island, with increased cloud cover expected in some parts. Temperatures will rise to a maximum of 19 degrees Celsius inland…
SocietyCyprus patient groups seek dialogue on drug reclassification amid higher patient contributions
Nicosia, Cyprus. Cyprus’ patient associations have called for dialogue on revised drug categories in the national health system,…
SocietyCyprus to cut landfill tax to €10 per tonne, with annual increases from 2028
Nicosia, Cyprus. Cyprus will reduce its landfill tax from €35 to €10 per tonne, with increases of €5…
SocietyCyprus near EU average for young people working in jobs matching their studies, Eurostat says
Nicosia, Cyprus. Cyprus was close to the EU average in 2024 for how often young people worked in…
SocietyUniversity of Cyprus renews call for new faculties as parliament reviews €226 million budget
Nicosia, Cyprus. The University of Cyprus renewed its appeal to the finance ministry to proceed with the construction…
SocietyEAC warns Cyprus apartment tenants of fraud linked to smart metre installations
Nicosia, Cyprus. The Electricity Authority of Cyprus (EAC) has warned consumers about a recent fraud targeting apartment tenants…
SocietyStrong winds cut power to more than 20 communities across Cyprus
Nicosia, Cyprus. Strong winds left more than 20 communities in Cyprus without electricity on Wednesday morning as severe…
SocietySunday Mail includes 80-page guide to private education in Cyprus
Nicosia, Cyprus. This week’s Sunday Mail includes an 80-page guide to private education on the island. The guide…
SocietyCyprus faces strong winds, rain, isolated storms and dust levels under yellow warning
Nicosia, Cyprus. Unsettled and potentially dangerous weather is forecast across Cyprus on Wednesday, with strong winds, rain, isolated…
SocietyLimassol Carnival waste raises concerns over single-use items and carnival sprays
Limassol, Cyprus. Large public events during the Limassol Carnival generate significant waste, much of which is removed quickly…
SocietyAuditor-general report highlights land registry survey delays averaging 17 months
Nicosia, Cyprus. The waiting time for site or cadastral surveys from the land registry averages 17 months and…