News: Society
Cyprus news in the “Society” category — updated throughout the day.
SocietyLarnaca district governor urges cooperation as water scarcity measures announced
Larnaca, Cyprus. Larnaca district governor Angelos Hadjicharalambous said the water development department had not implemented adequate plans to address water scarcity in the district and called on residents to cooperate in managing supply this…
SocietyEnvironment commissioner urges responsible use of carnival products ahead of February celebrations
Nicosia, Cyprus. Environment Commissioner Antonia Theodosiou urged the public to use carnival products responsibly ahead of celebrations running…
SocietySnow and sleet restrict access on several Troodos mountain roads, police say
Nicosia, Cyprus. Snow and sleet in the higher Troodos mountains have made several roads accessible only to vehicles…
SocietyCloudy weather with isolated storms and mountain snow expected through Saturday
Nicosia, Cyprus. Cloudy conditions are expected to continue on Wednesday with intermittent isolated rain or storms, including possible…
SocietyCyprus committee to examine revised bill on police body and vehicle cameras
Nicosia, Cyprus. A revised justice ministry bill regulating the use of body cameras by police officers and in…
SocietyYellow warning issued for heavy rain and isolated thunderstorms from Tuesday evening
Nicosia, Cyprus. The met office has issued a yellow weather warning for scattered heavy rain and isolated thunderstorms…
SocietyFinancing efforts fail for some Ktizo refugees unable to cover co-pay, MPs told
Nicosia, Cyprus. MPs were told on Tuesday that attempts to secure financing for some refugees enrolled in the…
SocietyPaphos discusses Kouklia desalination expansion and mobile unit for Polis Chrysochous
Paphos, Cyprus. Discussions are underway with the agriculture ministry on expanding the Kouklia desalination plant and installing a…
SocietyFidias Panayiotou apologises for calling paralympic athletes “loonies” and cites possible political motives
Nicosia, Cyprus. Social media influencer and MEP Fidias Panayiotou apologised on Tuesday for calling paralympic athletes “loonies,” while…
SocietyAkel bill seeks abolition of social support agency and transfer to state scholarships foundation
Nicosia, Cyprus. Akel submitted a bill to parliament on Tuesday calling for the abolition of the social support…
SocietyKato Pyrgos dam overflows after rains following first cleaning since 1957
Kato Pyrgos, Cyprus. The Kato Pyrgos dam in Tylliria overflowed on Monday after days of rain saw it…