News: Society
Cyprus news in the “Society” category — updated throughout the day.
SocietyLimassol to launch smart parking system in early July across city centre
Limassol, Cyprus. Limassol is preparing to launch its new smart parking system in early July as installation work continues across the city centre. The project is intended to modernise parking management, improve traffic flow…
SocietyCyprus state hospitals short about 600 nurses, minister says
Nicosia, Cyprus. Cyprus state hospitals are facing a shortage of about 600 nurses, Health Minister Neofytos Charalambides told…
SocietyProposal to microchip sterilised stray cats in Cyprus wins broad support
Nicosia, Cyprus. A proposal to introduce microchips for stray cats sterilised under Cyprus’ nationwide sterilisation programme received broad…
SocietyParliament transport committee to examine school bus safety after Audit Office report
Nicosia, Cyprus. School bus safety will be the first issue examined by parliament’s newly formed transport committee next…
SocietyCyprus considers AI traffic cameras to target mobile phone use by drivers
Nicosia, Cyprus. The government is considering the use of artificial intelligence traffic cameras to crack down on motorists…
SocietyCyprus pays €13 million in wildfire compensation and boosts summer fire preparedness
Nicosia, Cyprus. The government has paid €13 million in compensation to people affected by last year’s wildfire in…
SocietyRoadworks on Kritis and Philippiados streets cause heavy traffic in central Nicosia
Nicosia, Cyprus. Severe traffic congestion was reported in central Nicosia on Thursday as the closure of Kritis Street…
SocietyCyprus creates special education and inclusion unit to unify services
Nicosia, Cyprus. President Nikos Christodoulides on Thursday announced the creation of a new special education and inclusion unit…
SocietyGriffon vulture breeds in Cyprus for first time since 2021, with five pairs nesting
Nicosia, Cyprus. The Griffon vulture has bred successfully in Cyprus for the first time since 2021, with conservationists…
SocietyOsak calls for stricter oversight of sick leave abuse without limiting access for those in need
Nicosia, Cyprus. Osak president Miltos Miltiadous said greater checks should be introduced for government employees taking sick leave,…
SocietyMostly sunny weather forecast across Cyprus with temperatures up to 37C inland
Nicosia, Cyprus. Thursday’s weather is expected to be mostly sunny across most of Cyprus, with inland temperatures reaching…