News: Society
Cyprus news in the “Society” category — updated throughout the day.
SocietyLimassol residents to protest planned €95 million Ayios Athanasios mall
Limassol, Cyprus. Residents are preparing to protest against a planned €95 million shopping mall in Ayios Athanasios after the cabinet approved a planning dispensation for the development. The Alliance for Limassol said it will…
SocietyCyprus education ministry launches digital platform on sustainable development
Nicosia, Cyprus. The education ministry has launched the Digital Education for Sustainable Development platform to support primary school…
SocietyCyprus approves €1 million solar water heating grant scheme
Nicosia, Cyprus. Cyprus’ cabinet approved a €1 million grant scheme on Wednesday to support household installations and replacements…
SocietyInvestigation launched after sewage reports at Timi beach
Timi, Cyprus. An investigation is underway after bathers reported apparent sewage in the sea at Timi beach on…
SocietyKeve and Elpida Foundation sign cooperation memorandum
Nicosia, Cyprus. The Cyprus Chamber of Commerce and Industry (Keve) and the Elpida Charitable Foundation for Children with…
SocietyOrange weather warning issued as temperatures expected to exceed 43C
Nicosia, Cyprus. An orange weather warning has been issued for Thursday as temperatures are forecast to reach 43C…
SocietyAudit Office flags staffing and overtime failures at Limassol municipality
Limassol, Cyprus. The Audit Office has identified serious shortcomings in staffing practices and overtime payments at Limassol municipality,…
SocietyTen students achieve perfect scores in Cyprus Pancyprian exams
Nicosia, Cyprus. Ten students achieved perfect scores in the Pancyprian exams, while 3,113 students secured places at universities…
SocietyLabour Department orders midday suspension of outdoor work due to extreme heat
Nicosia, Cyprus. The Labour Inspection Department has ordered the suspension of moderate and heavy labour on Wednesday from…
SocietyClear skies and inland temperatures up to 43C forecast for Wednesday
Nicosia, Cyprus. Mostly clear weather is expected on Wednesday, with inland temperatures reaching up to 43 degrees Celsius…
SocietyPrison officers’ union criticises justice minister’s central prisons visit
Nicosia, Cyprus. Prison officers’ union Isotita accused Justice Minister Costas Fitiris of staging a “PR stunt” during a…