News: Society
Cyprus news in the “Society” category — updated throughout the day.
SocietyCyprus issues new rules for electromechanical installations in buildings
Nicosia, Cyprus. Cyprus has published new regulations reforming the institutional framework for electromechanical installations in buildings, aiming to improve safety, quality and energy efficiency. The Scientific and Technical Chamber (Etek) called the move particularly…
SocietyRotational water cuts continue in parts of Larnaca amid desalination unit problems
Larnaca, Cyprus. Water cuts continued on Tuesday in selected areas of Larnaca due to ongoing operational problems affecting…
SocietyCyprus official says risk of chemical pollution from regional hostilities is minimal
Nicosia, Cyprus. The likelihood of Cyprus’s air quality being affected by chemicals from regional hostilities is minimal, air…
SocietyCyprus braces for rain, thunderstorms and stronger winds as storms approach from Egypt and the west
Nicosia, Cyprus. Cyprus is forecast to face unsettled weather from Wednesday night through Sunday, with rain and thunderstorms…
SocietyCyprus livestock farmers protest veterinary sampling amid foot-and-mouth disease outbreak
Yeri, Cyprus. Livestock farmers gathered on Wednesday outside a livestock unit in Yeri to protest the planned collection…
SocietyWednesday forecast: Afternoon rain, dust and strengthening winds, with unsettled weather through Saturday
Nicosia, Cyprus. Wednesday is expected to start overcast, with rain forecast for the afternoon and high concentrations of…
SocietyAudit office flags unresolved issues in Cyprus mineral resource management near Akamas
Nicosia, Cyprus. Serious issues in the management of the Republic’s mineral resources persist and have affected protected species,…
SocietyCyprus fire services cite gaps in evacuation planning ahead of forest fire season
Nicosia, Cyprus. Deficiencies in Cyprus’ preparedness for forest fires were identified on Tuesday during the first coordination meeting…
SocietyCyprus says all organisations must accept Digital Citizen documents in in-person transactions
Nicosia, Cyprus. All organisations in Cyprus must accept digital documents presented through the government’s Digital Citizen application in…
SocietyCyprus farm groups welcome cabinet measures to curb foot-and-mouth disease spread
Nicosia, Cyprus. Agricultural organisations on Tuesday welcomed cabinet measures aimed at curbing the further spread of foot-and-mouth disease,…
SocietyFoot and mouth disease case detected on farm in Dromolaxia, bringing Cyprus total to 42
Dromolaxia, Cyprus. A fresh case of foot and mouth disease was detected in the Larnaca district village of…