News: Society
Cyprus news in the “Society” category — updated throughout the day.
SocietyDemolition begins on dangerous 14-storey Maritime Building in Limassol’s Omonia area
Limassol, Cyprus. Demolition has begun on a 14-storey building marked as dangerous in the Omonia area of Limassol. Witnesses said roads have been cordoned off and earth shifters are already at work. Demolition starts…
SocietyParalimni-Deryneia municipality rejects Birdlife claims over controlled draining of Paralimni lake
Paralimni, Cyprus. The Paralimni-Deryneia municipality said the draining of Paralimni lake is being carried out in a controlled…
SocietyCyprus approves national roadmap to combat poisoned baits and protect griffon vultures
Nicosia, Cyprus. Cyprus has approved a national roadmap aimed at tackling the illegal use of poisoned baits and…
SocietyCyprus ranks 30th in ILGA Europe 2026 Rainbow Map with 33.69% score
Nicosia, Cyprus. Cyprus ranked 30th among 49 European countries in ILGA Europe’s 2026 Rainbow Map, scoring 33.69 per…
SocietyMostly clear Wednesday, stronger winds expected as clouds increase later in the week
Nicosia, Cyprus. Wednesday is expected to be mostly clear with temporary high clouds, with temperatures reaching around 31C…
SocietyTechIsland completes wildfire recovery phase in Souni under Cyprus 2025 programme
Souni, Cyprus. TechIsland announced this week that it has completed another phase of its wildfire recovery programme in…
SocietyDragonflies in Cyprus: citizen science, species diversity and ecological importance
Nicosia, Cyprus. Dragonflies have been on Earth for about 300 million years, and a member of the Cyprus…
SocietyCyprus issues guidance to boat operators amid increased dolphin sightings
Nicosia, Cyprus. Dolphins are being spotted more frequently in Cypriot waters, prompting the fisheries department to issue guidance…
SocietyCyprus to deploy 13 firefighting aircraft and AI detection systems ahead of summer fire season
Nicosia, Cyprus. Cyprus will deploy 13 firefighting aircraft this summer alongside new artificial intelligence detection systems and a…
SocietyLivestock farmers and agriculture ministry remain divided over foot-and-mouth compensation terms
Nicosia, Cyprus. Tensions between livestock farmers and the agriculture ministry continued on Tuesday after talks on compensation measures…
SocietyChristodoulides says government health priorities aligned with Osak at Nicosia office inauguration
Nicosia, Cyprus. President Nikos Christodoulides said on Tuesday that the government’s health care priorities are fully aligned with…