News: Society
Cyprus news in the “Society” category — updated throughout the day.
SocietyCommemoration of victims of the Mari explosion
Cyprus authorities commemorated the tragedy when a powerful explosion happened at the Naval Base in Mari village. 5 years ago, on the 11th of July 2011, 13 people were killed, who received the Heroes…
SocietyHeatwave returns to Cyprus
The high temperature will remain in Cyprus for the entire week. Today in Nicosia the temperature reached +38°C,…
SocietySmoking: new rules in Cyprus
The Council of ministers has adopted the new rules concerning smoking, which are compliant with the Directives of…
SocietyVolunteers call for help to the endangered donkey species
Volunteers have requested the public to help in protection of the endangered donkey species. The workers of the…
SocietyGround services in Larnaca Airport stopped working
The Ground services of the Larnaca Airport stopped their work for 1,5 hours as a warning to express their protests.…
SocietyWhite shark spotted near the coast of Famagusta
According to the Turkish media, the dangerous predator was about 5 metres in length. The shark was spotted…
SocietyTaxi drivers plan to go on strike
Taxis drivers who are based in the Paphos Airport are planning to go on strike. According to their…
SocietyRains are expected across the island
During the second part of the day showers are expected in several regions of the island. If the…
SocietyThe number of lifeguards on the beaches will be increased
The lifeguard service will be significantly improved. The Tourist organizations Association of Cyprus has requested the government to…
SocietyBritish expats in Cyprus are worried about their future
The British expats who settled in Cyprus are currently worried about the possible changes in the legislation and…
SocietyThe construction of oncology centre in Cyprus has started
The President of Cyprus in his speech at the ceremony of laying the first stone of the new…