News: Society
Cyprus news in the “Society” category — updated throughout the day.
SocietySupermarkets to stay open on Saturday despite public holiday for George Vassiliou funeral
Nicosia, Cyprus. Supermarkets will remain open on Saturday despite the day being declared a public holiday for the funeral of former president George Vassiliou, the Pancyprian Supermarkets Association said on Friday. Private sector to…
SocietyCY-TRUST event in Nicosia to focus on operational cybersecurity solutions for Cyprus and Europe
Nicosia, Cyprus. An event aimed at strengthening cybersecurity in Cyprus and translating European research into real-world operations will…
SocietyCyprus honey production falls up to 30% amid drought, heat and wider pressure on bees
Nicosia, Cyprus. Honey production in Cyprus has fallen by as much as 30% in recent years due to…
SocietySeven influenza patients die in Cyprus as hospitals face bed shortages
Nicosia, Cyprus. Seven hospital patients with influenza have died in Cyprus since the start of the current flu…
SocietyPaphos district governor says drinking water is “top quality” after residents report smell
Paphos, Cyprus. Paphos district governor Charalambos Pittokopitis said the district’s drinking water is “top quality” after some residents…
SocietyCloudy weather with local rain and mountain snow forecast for Cyprus
Nicosia, Cyprus. Cyprus is forecast to experience mainly cloudy weather with local rain and possible brief isolated storms,…
SocietyCYPRUS MUST BECOME A CENTER OF EDUCATION IN THE MEDITERRANEAN
CYPRUS MUST BECOME A CENTER OF EDUCATION IN THE MEDITERRANEAN So said the Minister of Education of the…
SocietyThree new regeneration projects planned for Paphos
Three new regeneration projects which will create more pedestrian areas in Paphos will be presented to the public…
SocietyGovernment accused of hypocrisy over climate change action
The government cannot simultaneously be the leader of the Mediterranean’s energy hub and its climate action, a representative…
SocietyWalkers complain of dangerous mountain trails
Forestry department insists public have been notified of discontinued paths With temperatures still in the 30s in most…
SocietyTime to hit illegal parkers where it hurts most
INDEED it was a tragic irony, as the technical chamber Etek put it on Thursday, that a disabled…