News: Society
Cyprus news in the “Society” category — updated throughout the day.
SocietyCyprus issues yellow weather warning as Storm Erminio brings rain and isolated storms
Nicosia, Cyprus. Cyprus’ met office issued a yellow warning on Tuesday as Storm Erminio moves east from Sicily, bringing rain and isolated storms across the island. The alert will be in effect from 6pm…
SocietyKourion mayor raises cancer concerns over planned new antennae at British Akrotiri base
Akrotiri, Cyprus. Kourion mayor Pantelis Georgiou on Tuesday said he believes there is an elevated cancer risk linked…
SocietyCyprus launches €230m water resilience projects co-financed by the EU
Nicosia, Cyprus. Cyprus’ finance ministry said on Tuesday that €230 million worth of projects are underway to improve…
SocietyD-Day veteran Harold Fenwick marks 103rd birthday in Cyprus
Nicosia, Cyprus. British D-Day veteran Harold Fenwick has celebrated his 103rd birthday in Cyprus, the Soldiers’, Sailors’, and…
SocietyDisability groups protest outside presidential palace over proposed benefits legislation
Nicosia, Cyprus. Dozens of people with disabilities protested outside the presidential palace on Tuesday against new government legislation…
SocietyCyprus to launch intensive checks over lambradjies-related delinquency, minister says
Nicosia, Cyprus. Intensive checks to tackle delinquency linked to lambradjies (Easter bonfires) will begin immediately, Justice Minister Costas…
SocietyBirdlife Cyprus warns court delay over Pentakomo port works risks irreversible environmental damage
Nicosia, Cyprus. Birdlife Cyprus warned on Tuesday that delays in processing an appeal against ongoing works at Pentakomo…
SocietyTremithousa population growth drives new projects as delayed bridge and dumping issues persist
Paphos, Cyprus. Tremithousa has seen sharp population growth in recent years, leading to new infrastructure and cultural initiatives,…
SocietyNew fisheries rules introduce up to €20,000 fines and jail for offences involving protected marine species
Nicosia, Cyprus. New regulations introducing fines of up to €20,000 and possible imprisonment of up to one year…
SocietyBank of Cyprus cybersecurity initiative engages 60 Limassol secondary students
Limassol, Cyprus. The Bank of Cyprus on Tuesday announced that students in Limassol recently participated in a cybersecurity…
SocietyLarnaca district authority rolls out water-saving measures ahead of summer
Larnaca, Cyprus. The Larnaca district government (EOA) said it has introduced immediate measures to conserve water, including reducing…