News: Society
Cyprus news in the “Society” category — updated throughout the day.
SocietyEU proposes €9.2 million Solidarity Fund aid for Cyprus after July 2025 wildfires
Nicosia, Cyprus. Cyprus is set to receive €9.2 million from the European Union Solidarity Fund under a €144 million aid package proposed by the European Commission for three member states hit by climate-related disasters…
SocietyLarnaca green points to stop accepting bulk renovation debris, limit household visits
Larnaca, Cyprus. Green points operated by Larnaca’s district government organisation (EOA) will no longer accept bulk construction debris…
SocietyCyprus cites digital transition goals on World Telecommunication and Information Society Day
Nicosia, Cyprus. Cyprus is pushing ahead with its digital transition, placing competitiveness, resilience and inclusion at the centre…
SocietyForest fire response exercise ‘Ifestos’ planned over Troodos village of Kapedes
Kapedes, Cyprus. A coordinated forest fire response exercise will take place over the Troodos village of Kapedes tomorrow…
SocietyPower fault leaves parts of Nicosia without electricity as repairs continue
Nicosia, Cyprus. Parts of Nicosia were left without electricity on Monday morning after a fault affected sections of…
SocietySchool air conditioning programme faces delays amid grid and safety concerns
Nicosia, Cyprus. Plans to install air conditioning in public schools are facing delays, with electrical contractors warning that…
SocietyPatras Street section in Yermasoyia closed for water reservoir pipeline connection works
Yermasoyia, Cyprus. A section of Patras Street remains fully closed as connection works continue for a new water…
SocietyPaphos reservoir levels rise above 50% after sustained rainfall, Mavrokolymbos reaches 89.8%
Paphos, Cyprus. Reservoir levels across the district have risen above 50% after four months of sustained rainfall, according…
SocietyCyprus forecast to see high cloud, strong winds and possible rain as temperatures dip by Wednesday
Nicosia, Cyprus. High cloud, strong winds and a risk of rain and isolated storms are expected across Cyprus…
SocietyLiopetri fishing shelter upgrade highlights development tensions and project delays
Liopetri, Cyprus. The upgrade of the Liopetri fishing shelter at Potamos Liopetriou has become a notable case in…
SocietyCyprus education minister urges collective effort to improve road safety
Gourri, Cyprus. Education Minister Athena Michaelidou called for a collective effort to improve road safety and change attitudes…