News: Society
Cyprus news in the “Society” category — updated throughout the day.
SocietyYellow warning issued for isolated strong thunderstorms
A yellow warning is in effect from 1pm to 6pm for isolated strong thunderstorms, with possible hail and rainfall locally exceeding 35mm per hour.
Society€7.95 million contract signed for fourth phase of Larnaca sewage system
The contract covers design studies and construction supervision for sewage infrastructure serving Aradippou, Livadia, Voroklini and Pyla, with…
SocietyOil above $100 keeps pressure on fuel and electricity costs in Cyprus
Brent crude prices above $100 a barrel are increasing pressure on Cyprus fuel and electricity costs, as Disy…
SocietyState student support application deadline extended to October 20
The deadline for state student support applications for the 2025-2026 academic year has been extended to October 20…
SocietyUnsettled weather to bring showers and thunderstorms on Tuesday and Wednesday
Local showers and isolated thunderstorms are forecast for Tuesday and Wednesday, followed by mainly clear weather on Thursday…
SocietySatellite study records 2,060 vessel detections in three Cyprus marine protected areas
Periopsis recorded 2,060 vessel detections in three Cyprus marine protected areas during the summers of 2024 and 2025,…
SocietyEl-Sen strikes over worker safety and missing Kib-Tek financial statements
Turkish Cypriot electricity workers went on strike after a transformer station explosion seriously injured a colleague, demanding safety…
SocietyFuel prices in Cyprus expected to rise further this week
Petrol station owners’ association chairman Christodoulos Christodoulou expects petrol and diesel prices to rise by two or three…
SocietyWaste removal under way at former Vati landfill as part of restoration project
Restoration work at the former Vati landfill involves removing buried waste and is expected to finish by the…
SocietyStormwater culvert repairs begin on Digeni Akrita Avenue in Nicosia
Repairs to the ageing culvert beneath Digeni Akrita Avenue will take around 28 weeks, with work split into…
SocietyHealth minister highlights sport’s role in addiction prevention ahead of veteran football tournament
Neophytos Charalambides said sport and wider social support could help prevent addiction ahead of the 22nd annual veteran…