News: Society
Cyprus news in the “Society” category — updated throughout the day.
SocietyCloudy skies and localised rain expected on Friday, clearing by Sunday
Nicosia, Cyprus. Friday’s forecast calls for overwhelmingly cloudy weather with localised rain and the possibility of storms, while clearer conditions are expected from Sunday. Friday conditions The weather is expected to be overwhelmingly cloudy…
SocietyCyprus MP raises concerns over black pine felling in Troodos Natura 2000 area
Nicosia, Cyprus. MP Alexandra Attalides on Thursday raised concerns over the felling of mature black pine trees in…
SocietyCyprus House passes bill doubling fly-tipping fines as MPs warn enforcement remains weak
Nicosia, Cyprus. The House on Thursday passed amendments to the Waste Law to increase fines for fly-tipping, while…
SocietyCyprus transport committee discusses zero-alcohol limit proposal for young and unlicensed drivers
Nicosia, Cyprus. Draft legislation proposing a zero-alcohol limit for young drivers, learner drivers and individuals driving without a…
SocietyOpok warns planned Alambra energy storage station may pose public health and environmental risks
Alambra, Cyprus. The construction of a planned power storage station for renewable energy in the Rotseri area of…
SocietyWater development department denies plans for intermittent mains water cuts amid shortage
Nicosia, Cyprus. The water development department denied it plans to intermittently shut off the mains water supply as…
SocietyCyprus commissioner cites legal gap on treatment of animals after death after sea turtle incident
Nicosia, Cyprus. Animal welfare commissioner Antonia Theodosiou said on Thursday that Cyprus lacks legislation regulating the treatment of…
SocietyCyprus plans higher water fees for heavy users amid ongoing shortage
Nicosia, Cyprus. Cyprus officials said new, higher water bill charges described as “punitive” are being prepared for consumers…
SocietyClear skies Thursday, rain and possible storms forecast for Cyprus from Friday
Nicosia, Cyprus. Clear skies are expected across most of Cyprus on Thursday, with clouds gathering in the afternoon.…
SocietyHIO adjusts medication prices in Cyprus, affecting 291 drugs from February 2
Nicosia, Cyprus. The Health Insurance Organisation (HIO) announced its annual adjustment of medication prices, affecting 291 medicines, most…
SocietyCyprus House education committee discusses special education bill, criticises government over delays
Nicosia, Cyprus. The House education committee on Wednesday met with members of disability organisations to discuss new legislation…