News: Society
Cyprus news in the “Society” category — updated throughout the day.
SocietyOvercast skies, showers and thunderstorms forecast, with temperatures dropping over the weekend
Nicosia, Cyprus. Predominantly overcast conditions with sporadic rain showers and possible thunderstorms are forecast for Friday, with rainy weather expected to persist through the weekend and into Monday. Friday forecast Friday is expected to…
SocietyCyprus among EU’s highest users of single-use plastic bottles, Commission report finds
Nicosia, Cyprus. Cyprus is among the European Union countries with the highest per capita use of single-use plastic…
SocietyQueer Collective says rainbow flag bonfire incidents show broader failures in Cyprus
Nicosia, Cyprus. Queer Collective said incidents in which rainbow flags were placed on Easter bonfires and burned reflect…
SocietyCyprus House approves legal framework for dashboard cameras in vehicles
Nicosia, Cyprus. The House plenum on Thursday approved a bill setting out a legal framework for the use…
SocietyCyprus to cull 4,000 pigs after first foot and mouth disease case at Palaiometocho unit
Nicosia, Cyprus. Cyprus’ Veterinary Services said 4,000 pigs will be culled after the first confirmed case of foot…
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…
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…