News: Society
Cyprus news in the “Society” category — updated throughout the day.
SocietyCyprus weather to stay mostly clear through Saturday with little temperature change
Nicosia, Cyprus. Cyprus is expected to see mostly clear weather on Wednesday, with increased cloudiness likely around midday. Temperatures are forecast to remain broadly stable through Saturday, with only isolated rain possible in mountainous…
SocietyDromolaxia-Meneou mayor urges immediate action to tackle worsening coastal erosion
Nicosia, Cyprus. Dromolaxia-Meneou mayor Kypros Andronikou on Tuesday called on authorities to immediately take measures to combat coastal…
SocietyCyprus to receive two additional firefighting aircraft under EU summer protection plan
Nicosia, Cyprus. Cyprus will receive two additional light firefighting aircraft through the EU civil protection mechanism for the…
SocietyIsotita calls for meeting with president, justice minister and police chief over police overtime dispute
Nicosia, Cyprus. Police union Isotita on Tuesday called for a meeting involving President Nikos Christodoulides, Justice Minister Costas…
SocietyPolice reiterate rules requiring drivers to move cars after minor collisions
Nicosia, Cyprus. Drivers involved in minor car accidents will be required to move their vehicles from the scene…
SocietyUniversity of Cyprus denies discrimination allegations by visually impaired student and father
Nicosia, Cyprus. A visually impaired student and her father have accused the University of Cyprus of discrimination and…
SocietyBritish Forces Cyprus keeps Chinook helicopters ready for summer wildfire season
Nicosia, Cyprus. British Forces Cyprus announced on Tuesday that a Chinook helicopter will be ready to be airborne…
SocietyPaphos acting mayor condemns festival waste, says offending vendors will be barred next year
Paphos, Cyprus. Acting mayor Angelos Onisiforou on Tuesday condemned the waste left behind after the Kataklysmos festival in…
SocietyCyprus dam levels rise to 42.4 per cent as rainfall boosts reservoir storage
Nicosia, Cyprus. Water levels in Cypriot dams stood at 42.4 per cent, almost double the 21.6 per cent…
SocietyTOM urges learner drivers to book practical tests early amid high demand
Nicosia, Cyprus. The road transport department, TOM, has urged applicants for learner driver’s permits to schedule their practical…
SocietyLimassol signs €9.2 million contract to replace old water pipes
Limassol, Cyprus. Water pipes in Limassol are to be replaced after the district government signed a contract with…