News: Society
Cyprus news in the “Society” category — updated throughout the day.
SocietyCyprus environment commissioner warns of record greenhouse gas concentrations at Earth Hour 2026 event
Troodos, Cyprus. Environment Commissioner Antonia Theodosiou warned on Sunday that greenhouse gas concentrations in Cyprus have reached historic highs, despite recent progress in emissions reduction. She said the trend carries grave environmental consequences. Record…
SocietyIranian diaspora in Cyprus follows Iran war closely amid fear, disruption and divided views
Nicosia, Cyprus. Members of the Iranian diaspora in Cyprus said they are closely following the war involving the…
SocietyCyprus culls foot-and-mouth positive animals in Livadia as inspections continue in Pergamos
Livadia, Cyprus. All animals that tested positive for foot-and-mouth disease at a farm in Livadia were killed, the…
SocietyChristodoulides says Famagusta autism centre to be completed in 18 months
Ayia Napa, Cyprus. President Nikos Christodoulides said a model autism centre in Famagusta will be completed within 18…
SocietyUnsettled weather with rain, strong winds and colder conditions continues across Cyprus
Nicosia, Cyprus. Rain, strong winds and colder conditions are affecting much of Cyprus, with unsettled weather expected to…
SocietyCyprus solar panel owners protest after electricity credits wiped under net-metering changes
Nicosia, Cyprus. Solar panel owners in Cyprus are protesting after thousands of households reported that accumulated electricity credits…
SocietyCyprus approves extra €4.16 million for agricultural and forest fire prevention measures
Nicosia, Cyprus. The Council of Ministers has approved an additional €4.16 million for measures aimed at preventing and…
SocietyForager in Cyprus uses an AI app to identify wild plants and discuss traditional remedies
Pareklisia, Cyprus. Amateur forager Katie Richards joined a small group walk on a hillside near Limassol, using an…
SocietyPhone distraction a leading cause of road accidents, Cyprus transport minister says
Nicosia, Cyprus. Transport Minister Alexis Vafeades said phone distraction is one of the main causes of traffic accidents…
SocietyCyprus shuts 11 buffer zone livestock units in Pergamos over foot-and-mouth disease concerns
Pergamos, Cyprus. Veterinary services on Saturday closed 11 livestock units operating in the buffer zone in Pergamos over…
SocietyAyia Marina Chrysochous dam in Paphos overflows after recent rainfall
Paphos, Cyprus. The Ayia Marina Chrysochous dam overflowed on Saturday morning, the third of the eight dams in…