News: Society
Cyprus news in the “Society” category — updated throughout the day.
SocietyForest firefighters cancel 48-hour strike after agreement on service plan terms
Nicosia, Cyprus. Forest firefighters on Monday called a 48-hour strike and cancelled it a little over an hour later after an agreement was reached on the full application of the service plan’s terms. Strike…
SocietyMostly clear skies in Cyprus before afternoon rain and isolated storms
Nicosia, Cyprus. Monday is expected to begin with mostly clear skies across most of the island, before clouds…
SocietyCyprus readies 2026 fire season with new coordination centre and monitoring systems
Lakatamia, Cyprus. Authorities say Cyprus is prepared for the 2026 fire season, with new technology, expanded coordination and…
SocietyOceana urges Cyprus to ban destructive bottom trawlers in marine protection push
Nicosia, Cyprus. Oceana has urged Cyprus to strengthen protection of its marine environment, warning that climate change, rising…
SocietyDrosia voters face confusion and delays after polling station allocation uncertainty
Larnaca, Cyprus. Voters in the Drosia area faced confusion and delays on Sunday after uncertainty over polling station…
SocietyEU launches #EUBeachCleanup campaign from Limassol seafront
Limassol, Cyprus. The European Commission’s #EUBeachCleanup campaign was launched from Limassol’s seafront on Saturday, with EU commissioner for…
SocietyTorrential rain sparks hazardous driving conditions as hail hits parts of Nicosia
Nicosia, Cyprus. Torrential rain on Saturday created hazardous driving conditions, with police warning of water build-up and reduced…
Society889 buildings in Larnaca district listed as dangerous under updated records, EOA says
Larnaca, Cyprus. Updated records compiled by the Larnaca district government organisation (EOA) classify 889 buildings in the Larnaca…
SocietyThree soldiers hospitalised with viral infection as meningitis ruled out, says Cyprus defence spokesman
Nicosia, Cyprus. Three hospitalised soldiers are being treated for a viral infection, and meningitis has been ruled out,…
SocietyTemporary fence installed at Cape Greco sea caves to prevent diving injuries
Cape Greco, Cyprus. A temporary fence has been installed around the sea caves at the Cape Greco national…
SocietyPaphos general hospital morgue closes after fault in refrigerated cabinets
Paphos, Cyprus. A fault in refrigerated mortuary cabinets forced the Paphos morgue at the general hospital to close…