News: Society
Cyprus news in the “Society” category — updated throughout the day.
SocietyCyprus electricity demand expected to be fully covered on Friday
Nicosia, Cyprus. Cyprus’ electricity demand is expected to be fully covered throughout Friday, according to Transmission System Operator official Haris Zavallis. Available conventional generation was 1,188 MW in the morning and was expected to…
SocietyClear Friday forecast with weekend cloud and isolated showers
Nicosia, Cyprus. Friday is expected to be predominantly clear, though cloud cover will increase in some areas, with…
SocietyCyprus strategy proposes human-centred AI learning and inclusion measures
Nicosia, Cyprus. Cyprus should develop tailored AI learning pathways, lifelong training opportunities and inclusive digital services to ensure…
SocietyTechIsland reports first-year progress in €2 million Wildfire Initiative
Limassol, Cyprus. TechIsland has presented the first-year results of its €2 million Wildfire Initiative, launched after the devastating…
SocietyEducation minister calls for more student-centred public schools
Nicosia, Cyprus. Education Minister Athena Michaelidou said public schools must become more student-centred, promote critical thinking and creativity,…
SocietyEAC unions suspend planned strike action until September 2026
Nicosia, Cyprus. The Electricity Authority of Cyprus’ trade unions have suspended planned strike action until September 2026, citing…
SocietyBishop Neophytos makes disputed claims about Nikola Tesla in Evrychou sermon
Evrychou, Cyprus. Bishop Neophytos of Morphou made a series of disputed claims about Nikola Tesla during a liturgy…
SocietyPaphos steps up action against illegal electric scooter use
Paphos, Cyprus. The Paphos municipality and police will increase efforts to address the illegal use of electric scooters…
SocietyPower cuts leave 14 people trapped in lifts across Cyprus
Nicosia, Cyprus. Rolling electricity outages across Cyprus on Wednesday night left 14 people trapped in lifts, requiring rescue…
SocietyEAC remains central to Cyprus energy transition, minister says
Nicosia, Cyprus. The Electricity Authority of Cyprus will remain a central part of the country’s energy transition as…
SocietyConcerns raised over heavy pruning of Larnaca’s historic Finikoudes palms
Larnaca, Cyprus. Concerns have been raised over the condition of the historic palm trees on Larnaca’s Finikoudes promenade…