News: Society
Cyprus news in the “Society” category — updated throughout the day.
SocietyHerbicide spraying in Paphos district draws criticism as municipality cites safety and regulations
Paphos, Cyprus. A Chloraka cultural and environmental group has criticised extensive herbicide spraying to clear vegetation from sidewalks and roads in the Paphos district, while the municipality said the practice is limited to high-risk…
SocietyPower outage hits several areas of Nicosia after transmission system failure
Nicosia, Cyprus. Several areas of Nicosia were left without electricity after 1pm on Friday following a failure in…
SocietyAkel warns Athalassa psychiatric hospital conditions are unsafe, calls for immediate action
Nicosia, Cyprus. Akel said on Friday that longstanding neglect has left the Athalassa psychiatric hospital unsafe for patients…
SocietyCyprus faces severe water stress and resource constraints despite a high quality of life
Nicosia, Cyprus. Cyprus is often associated with beaches, sunshine and an easy outdoor lifestyle, but key indicators show…
SocietyCyprus forecasts rain, isolated storms and mountain snow through Monday
Nicosia, Cyprus. Cyprus is forecast to see partly cloudy conditions on Friday with rain possible, especially in the…
SocietyConsumers’ association urges transparency on e-Kalathi supermarket price comparisons
Nicosia, Cyprus. The consumers’ association said the consumer protection service should disclose the names of supermarkets referenced in…
SocietyRyanair flight to Paphos diverts to Larnaca amid strong winds
Paphos, Cyprus. Powerful gusts and heavy rainfall in the Paphos area on Thursday afternoon forced a Ryanair flight…
SocietyUnions warn Athalassa hospital buildings are structurally unsound and pose immediate risk
Nicosia, Cyprus. Unions Pasyno and Pasyki warned on Thursday that the old buildings of Athalassa hospital are structurally…
SocietyEASAC report urges Cyprus to adopt comprehensive wildfire prevention and adaptation strategy
Nicosia, Cyprus. Cyprus should move beyond a piecemeal approach to wildfires and adopt a comprehensive prevention and adaptation…
SocietyCyprus House transport committee begins debate on bill to address traffic congestion
Nicosia, Cyprus. The House transport committee on Thursday began discussing a proposed law aimed at tackling traffic congestion…
SocietyCircular sets hybrid work rules for public sector from April 2
Nicosia, Cyprus. The department of public administration and personnel has issued a circular outlining conditions, procedures and responsibilities…