News: Society
Cyprus news in the “Society” category — updated throughout the day.
SocietyTurkish Cypriot journalist Bilbay Eminoglu dies at 49
Nicosia, Cyprus. Turkish Cypriot journalist Bilbay Eminoglu died on Tuesday at the age of 49. He was the founder and editor-in-chief of news website Giynik and had been in intensive care since being hospitalized…
SocietyTuesday to be mostly clear across the island, with clouds in mountain areas by afternoon
Nicosia, Cyprus. Tuesday’s weather will be mostly clear across most of the island, with clouds expected to gather…
SocietyCyprus focuses on public transport reform to reduce car dependence and improve mobility
Nicosia, Cyprus. Cyprus is seeking to address traffic congestion, road safety, electric vehicle development and its broader transport…
SocietyCivil defence explains why some users missed CY-Alert test notification
Nicosia, Cyprus. Civil defence said several factors may have prevented some mobile phone users from receiving Monday’s nationwide…
SocietyLimassol removes cycle lane bollards after criticism over mobility plan rollout
Limassol, Cyprus. Bollards installed along a cycle lane in Limassol were removed on Monday after growing public criticism…
SocietyVariable-message signs to be installed on three sections of Limassol-Nicosia highway
Limassol, Cyprus. Roadworks this week will install variable-message signs along three sections of the Limassol-Nicosia highway, the department…
SocietyEU institutions agree on flight delay compensation and free cabin baggage rules
Brussels, Belgium. The European Council and European Parliament have reached an agreement on passenger compensation for flight delays…
SocietyCyprus conducts first nationwide CY-Alert test through simulated missing person notification
Nicosia, Cyprus. Cyprus carried out a nationwide test of the CY-Alert emergency warning system on Monday through a…
SocietyFire safety training programme launched for Cyprus schools at Astromeritis primary school
Astromeritis, Cyprus. A fire safety training programme for primary and secondary schools was launched at Astromeritis primary school…
SocietyCyprus to raise disability benefits and remove income-based eligibility under new legislation
Nicosia, Cyprus. Disability benefits in Cyprus are set to increase under new legislation expected to be unveiled by…
SocietyUnions urge health ministry to withdraw private hospital nurse staffing amendment
Nicosia, Cyprus. Trade unions SEK, PEO, Pasyno and Pasydy on Monday called on the health ministry to withdraw…