News: Society
Cyprus news in the “Society” category — updated throughout the day.
SocietyStudy warns climate pressures could put 49 per cent of Cyprus households at risk of poverty
Heatwaves and droughts could leave nearly half of Cyprus households at risk of poverty by the century’s end without substantial adaptation measures, a study warns.
SocietyCyprus Public Transport challenges audit findings, points to service upgrades
Cyprus Public Transport questioned an audit survey’s sample and highlighted passenger ratings and improvements introduced since the research…
SocietyGesy to cover Mounjaro for adults with Type II diabetes and obesity from Thursday
Mounjaro coverage will follow approved protocols, while revised rules will make Ozempic the first-choice diabetes treatment regardless of…
SocietyThursday rain and thunderstorms forecast as conditions gradually improve
Low pressure will bring showers and isolated thunderstorms on Thursday, with conditions easing after Wednesday’s storms caused flooding…
SocietyPolice urge caution as heavy rain affects Limassol-Paphos highway
Police warned on Thursday of torrents around the tunnel and nearby alternative routes on the Limassol-Paphos highway, urging…
SocietyCommissioner tells MPs overcrowding is forcing prisoners to sleep on floors
Maria Stylianou Lottides reported worsening prison conditions, delays in social assistance decisions and the results of her office’s…
SocietyCyprus records EU’s lowest e-waste collection per person in 2024
Eurostat figures show Cyprus collected 4.7 kg of electrical and electronic waste per resident in 2024, compared with…
SocietyMichalis Vorkas secures unopposed re-election as Bar Association president
Michalis Vorkas outlined priorities including professional independence, court reforms and new premises after his unopposed re-election as Bar…
SocietyHeavy rain closes roads in Cyprus as orange weather warning remains in force
An overflowing river forced the Peyia-Lara Road to close on Wednesday as authorities warned of severe thunderstorms and…
SocietyCyprus fuel prices set to rise further as diesel reaches record levels
Petrol station owners’ association chairman Savvas Prokopiou expects further fuel price increases and urges support for vulnerable households…
SocietyHeavy rain closes Peyia-Lara Road as orange weather warning takes effect
An overflowing river forced the Peyia-Lara Road to close on Wednesday, while an orange warning covers severe thunderstorms…