News: Society
Cyprus news in the “Society” category — updated throughout the day.
SocietyCyprus forecast sees sunny Wednesday followed by possible inland and mountain storms from Friday
Nicosia, Cyprus. Cyprus is expected to see mainly sunny weather on Wednesday, with locally increased cloud in the afternoon and temperatures reaching 37C inland, 32C on the coast and 26C in the highest mountains.…
SocietyCypriot neurologist in US secures $9 million for international brain disease research project
Boston, United States. A Cypriot neurologist based in the United States has secured $9 million in international funding…
SocietyCyprus records excellent rating at all monitored bathing sites in 2025 EU water quality report
Nicosia, Cyprus. Cyprus ranked among the European Union’s top performers for bathing water quality in 2025, with all…
SocietyBurst main pipeline disrupts water supply across large area of Limassol
Limassol, Cyprus. A burst main pipeline has disrupted water supply to a large area of Limassol municipality, with…
SocietyCyprus greenhouse gas emissions rise 10.7% over decade as EU records overall decline
Nicosia, Cyprus. Greenhouse gas emissions in Cyprus increased by 10.7 per cent between 2015 and 2025, according to…
SocietyTrade unions reject proposed nurse staffing ratio changes over patient safety concerns
Nicosia, Cyprus. Trade unions on Tuesday rejected proposed changes to minimum nurse-to-patient ratios, saying any reduction in staffing…
SocietyMazotos residents oppose planned desalination unit over marine habitat concerns
Mazotos, Cyprus. Residents in Mazotos on Tuesday voiced continued opposition to a planned mobile desalination unit in the…
SocietyBritish bases defend Lady’s Mile environmental management after Terra Cypria criticism
Limassol, Cyprus. The British bases on Tuesday defended their environmental management of Lady’s Mile beach after criticism from…
SocietyCyprus hourly paid government workers to hold 24-hour nationwide strike next Wednesday
Nicosia, Cyprus. Hourly paid government employees in Cyprus will stage a 24-hour nationwide strike next Wednesday after trade…
SocietyBritish Bases hand over 14 mosquito traps to communities near Akrotiri wetlands
Akrotiri, Cyprus. The British Bases on Monday handed over 14 mosquito trapping units to communities surrounding the Akrotiri…
SocietyUniversity of Cyprus links sea turtle protection with climate action on World Sea Turtle Day
Nicosia, Cyprus. The University of Cyprus said on Tuesday that the measures needed to protect sea turtles are…