News: Society
Cyprus news in the “Society” category — updated throughout the day.
SocietySnow possible on Troodos as rain, dust and stable weekend temperatures forecast
Nicosia, Cyprus. Snow may fall on the Troodos mountains on Friday, with localised rain and isolated storms expected in lower areas, particularly in the morning. Increased concentrations of dust are also forecast in the…
SocietyCyprus parliament reinstates some healthcare benefits for civil servants not covered by Gesy
Nicosia, Cyprus. Cyprus MPs passed regulations reinstating certain healthcare benefits for civil servants and their families that are…
SocietyLarnaca approves emergency water-saving measures to cut demand by 10%
Larnaca, Cyprus. Larnaca municipality approved a package of emergency water-saving measures aimed at reducing demand by 10% following…
SocietyPolis Chrysochous hospital to be completed by September 2028, president says
Nicosia, Cyprus. President Nikos Christodoulides said the new Polis Chrysochous hospital will be completed and ready to operate…
SocietyParalimni-Dherynia municipality installs kennels for stray cats at multiple locations
Paralimni, Cyprus. The Paralimni-Dherynia municipality has installed kennels for stray cats at various locations in Paralimni and Dherynia.…
SocietyCloudy weather to bring rain, storms and snow in Troodos, with strengthening winds
Nicosia, Cyprus. Cloudy weather is forecast on Thursday with local rain and storms mainly in the west, while…
SocietyArchbishop orders deposed Paphos bishop Tychikos to vacate bishopric flat by Thursday
Paphos, Cyprus. Archbishop Georgios has ordered deposed Paphos bishop Tychikos to leave the bishopric flat and hand over…
SocietyWHO inaugurates new offices in Nicosia, Cyprus health minister says
Nicosia, Cyprus. The World Health Organisation inaugurated new offices in Nicosia on Wednesday, an event Health Minister Neophytos…
SocietyCyprus committee backs bill for police body cameras and patrol car cameras
Nicosia, Cyprus. Cyprus lawmakers are considering a bill to equip police officers with portable cameras on uniforms and…
SocietyCyprus trails EU average in online data protection habits in 2025, Eurostat report says
Nicosia, Cyprus. Cyprus remained below the European Union average in online data protection habits in 2025, according to…
SocietyDust levels exceed daily limit in several Cyprus areas, labour inspection department says
Nicosia, Cyprus. High concentrations of dust were recorded in the atmosphere on Wednesday, according to measurements by the…