News: Society
Cyprus news in the “Society” category — updated throughout the day.
SocietyStorms cause power outages in Larnaca and Limassol districts
Severe storms overnight from Tuesday to Wednesday left parts of the Larnaca and Limassol districts without electricity, the Electricity Authority of Cyprus said.
SocietyTillyria students form fiery “OXI” to mark October 28, 1940 anniversary
Students in Tillyria revived a long-standing custom by shaping the word "OXI" with fire, as community leader Nikos…
SocietyPolice warn drivers of poor visibility in Kofinou due to heavy rain
Cyprus Police urged motorists to take extra care on Wednesday morning as intense rainfall around Kofinou reduced visibility…
SocietyShowers and Hailstorms Expected Across Cyprus on Wednesday as Aegean Low Moves Southeast
A low-pressure system from the Aegean will bring local rain, isolated hailstorms and strong coastal winds to Cyprus,…
SocietyEnvironmentalists urge cabinet to deny permit for Cape Greco monastery built without approval
Ecologists want the cabinet to reject the application for the Saints Ephraim and Catherine monastery in the Cape…
SocietyCyprus Cabinet Approves €11.5 Million in Student Allowances and Raises Income Limits
The Council of Ministers approved €11.5 million in student allowances for 2025-2026, widened income eligibility and raised the…
SocietyHoly Synod member confirms letter urging Cyprus priests to leave the Church and found a new one
Archimandrite Georgios Christodoulou confirmed that a letter calling on priests to abandon the Church of Cyprus is circulating,…
SocietyMPs and patient groups say parents of seriously ill children lack adequate state support
Lawmakers and patients' associations told parliament that families of gravely ill children are largely unsupported, and some parents…
SocietyHeartSafe Cyprus launched as Rotary Club delivers four defibrillators to three municipalities
The Rotary Club handed over four public access defibrillators to the municipalities of Nicosia, Strovolos and Latsia-Yeri as…
SocietyYellow weather warning issued in Cyprus for severe storms on Wednesday
The meteorological department has announced a yellow warning for severe storms, valid from 2am to 6pm on Wednesday,…
SocietyCorfu’s Old Philharmonic to Perform Greek Anthem at Oxi Day Parade in Nicosia
The band from Corfu will join the student youth parade in Nicosia on Wednesday and play the 'Hymn…