News: Society
Cyprus news in the “Society” category — updated throughout the day.
SocietyPublic consultation opens on draft amendments regulating petrol stations
Nicosia, Cyprus. Cyprus’ interior ministry said a public consultation on draft amendments to legislation regulating petrol stations is available through the online e-Consultation platform. Scope of the draft bill The bill aims to set…
SocietyCyprus to set minimum age of 15 for social media accounts, president says
Nicosia, Cyprus. Children younger than 15 will no longer be able to use social media in Cyprus, President…
SocietyMostly clear weather expected on Thursday, with rain forecast for Friday and cooler weekend temperatures
Nicosia, Cyprus. Thursday’s weather is expected to be mostly clear across most of the island, with partial cloud…
SocietyCyprus bus drivers’ union warns of work stoppage after Nicosia assault
Nicosia, Cyprus. The Cyprus bus drivers’ union on Wednesday warned it may proceed with a work stoppage unless…
SocietyCyprus records highest employee burnout levels in Europe, survey data shows
Nicosia, Cyprus. Cyprus has recorded the highest levels of employee burnout in Europe, with new survey data showing…
Society268 buildings in Nicosia deemed unsafe as district organisations cite funding gap
Nicosia, Cyprus. The local district organisation EOA said 268 buildings in Nicosia have been deemed unsafe, with four…
SocietyCyprus considers publishing list of 1,300 unsafe buildings after fatal Yermasoyia collapse
Yermasoyia, Cyprus. Authorities are examining whether to publicly release details of about 1,300 buildings classified as unsafe, following…
SocietyRoad safety ambassador titles for 2026 awarded at “Makis Giorgallas” military camp in Mathiatis
Mathiatis, Cyprus. Lifetime road safety ambassador titles and road safety ambassador distinctions for 2026 were awarded on Wednesday…
SocietyCyprus moves to speed public disclosure of dangerous buildings after fatal collapse
Nicosia, Cyprus. Cyprus’ interior ministry is moving to expedite public disclosure of unsafe structures as authorities review measures…
SocietyFirst foot and mouth case found in pig farm in Paliometochos as infected units in Cyprus reach 84
Paliometochos, Cyprus. Veterinary services reported the first confirmed case of foot and mouth disease in a pig farm…
SocietyPaphos officials cite improved dam inflows and expanded desalination as water outlook brightens
Paphos, Cyprus. Recent rainfall and increased inflows into dams in Paphos district have improved the outlook for water…