News: Society
Cyprus news in the “Society” category — updated throughout the day.
SocietyNorth population projection put at 489,308 as mobile data suggests far higher figure
Nicosia, Cyprus. The north’s statistics institute said on Tuesday the population stood at 489,308 at the end of 2024, describing the figure as a projection. Mobile communications data released by the north’s telecommunications authority…
SocietyCyprus House refugees committee urges more housing in Kofinou to support displaced persons’ descendants
Kofinou, Cyprus. Members of the House refugees committee on Tuesday called on the government to build more houses…
SocietyNicosia governor highlights EOA work and plans for landfill biogas, water, sewage and flood control
Nicosia, Cyprus. Nicosia district governor Constantinos Yiorkadjis said the new district self-government organisations (EOA) have produced significant work…
SocietyEducation ministry issues guide on preventing and responding to in-school violence
Nicosia, Cyprus. The education ministry on Tuesday released a guide outlining policies, circulars and protocols for the prevention…
SocietyFamagusta EOA seeks government answers on Paralimni and Protaras flood and water supply projects
Famagusta, Cyprus. The Famagusta district self-government organisation (EOA) said it is awaiting answers from the government regarding two…
SocietyStrong winds to hit Cyprus on Tuesday, with coastal gusts up to 60km/h
Nicosia, Cyprus. Strong west to northwest winds are expected across Cyprus on Tuesday, with coastal gusts forecast to…
SocietyNicosia to proceed with €28 million old city regeneration programme, mayor says
Nicosia, Cyprus. Nicosia municipality is pressing ahead with a €28 million regeneration programme to transform the old city,…
SocietyNicosia district government proposes targeted steps to curb water use, questions 10% cut plan
Nicosia, Cyprus. The Nicosia district government (EOA) proposed targeted measures to curb water overconsumption and reduce losses in…
SocietyRegistration platform to open in April for teenagers starting military service this summer
Nicosia, Cyprus. Registration for teenagers starting their military service this summer will open in April, the defence ministry…
SocietySupport dog access proposal set for House plenum vote on Thursday
Nicosia, Cyprus. A legislative proposal on access for support dogs accompanying people into public buildings and public transport…
SocietyEurostat: 9.2% of EU population unable to keep homes adequately warm in 2024
Brussels, Belgium. Eurostat reported that 9.2% of the EU population was unable to keep their home adequately warm…