News: Society
Cyprus news in the “Society” category — updated throughout the day.
SocietyCyprus to build memorial for victims of sexual violence linked to 1974 invasion
Nicosia, Cyprus. A monument will be built in memory of the victims of sexual violence during and after Turkey’s invasion of Cyprus in 1974, non-profit organisation Zoe vs War Violence announced on Friday. The…
SocietyCyprus to tighten learner motorcycle licence rules from next month
Nicosia, Cyprus. The road transport department has announced changes to learner motorcycle licensing that will take effect from…
SocietyShip Inn in Limassol remains a popular dining venue as prices rise
Limassol, Cyprus. Ship Inn in Limassol was busy on a recent Monday evening, with basketball fans gathering to…
SocietyJustice minister praises police work and reiterates commitment to training
Nicosia, Cyprus. Justice Minister Costas Fitiris on Friday praised the work of police officers and reaffirmed the government’s…
SocietyLimassol Municipal Council votes to keep zoo operating for now
Limassol, Cyprus. The Limassol zoo will continue to operate after the Municipal Council voted against a proposal to…
SocietyCBC governor urges compulsory financial literacy course in Cyprus schools
Nicosia, Cyprus. Central Bank of Cyprus governor Christodoulos Patsalides has called for a standalone and compulsory financial literacy…
SocietyCyprus among EU leaders in low youth deprivation rate, Eurostat figures show
Nicosia, Cyprus. Cyprus recorded a 2.0 per cent rate of severe material and social deprivation among people aged…
SocietyCyprus transport department says 70% of school bus fleet inspected by state centres
Nicosia, Cyprus. By the end of the 2025-26 school year, 70 per cent of the school transport fleet…
SocietyPaphos municipality begins cleanup and safety works in Anavargos area
Paphos, Cyprus. The municipality of Paphos on Thursday began cleaning and improvement works in the Anavargos area after…
SocietyElevated railway proposal aims to address traffic congestion in Limassol
Limassol, Cyprus. A proposed elevated railway network running through Limassol could offer a solution to the city’s growing…
SocietyLimassol council to decide future of zoo amid proposal for biodiversity centre
Limassol, Cyprus. The future of the Limassol zoo is set to be decided on Thursday, when the municipal…