News: Society
Cyprus news in the “Society” category — updated throughout the day.
SocietyPetrol station owners protest over fuel tanker ADR rules
Nicosia, Cyprus. Petrol station owners are set to protest outside the presidential palace on Tuesday, seeking President Nikos Christodoulides’ intervention over a transport ministry decree introducing new ADR requirements for fuel tankers. The association…
SocietyDhekelia power plant fault causes outages across Cyprus
Dhekelia, Cyprus. A fault at Dhekelia power plant on Tuesday morning caused power cuts in various areas of…
SocietyYellow heat warning and red forest fire alert issued for Tuesday
Nicosia, Cyprus. A yellow warning for high temperatures and a red forest fire alert are in effect on…
SocietyNew access point under construction for Agios Athanasios industrial area
Limassol, Cyprus. Construction has begun on a new access point for the Agios Athanasios industrial area, with authorities…
SocietyGesy to require caller identification for personal inquiries from September
Nicosia, Cyprus. Calls to the national healthcare system, Gesy, involving personal information will require caller identification from September,…
SocietyCyprus Public Transport to raise Nicosia and Larnaca bus fares on August 3
Nicosia, Cyprus. Cyprus Public Transport will raise bus fares in Nicosia and Larnaca on August 3, including fares…
SocietyKonia road works in Paphos enter final phase ahead of schedule
Paphos, Cyprus. Construction work on Konia road has entered its final phase and is expected to be completed…
SocietyForestry Department issues red alert for forest fire risk
Pyrga, Cyprus. The Forestry Department has issued a red alert for forest fire risk tomorrow, warning that conditions…
SocietyCyprus reptile handler trains in Thailand to remove king cobras from residential areas
Nicosia, Cyprus. Yiannis Angelis, owner of the Reptile Jungle showroom, has travelled to Thailand to train and assist…
SocietyCyprus temperatures set to reach 42C as hot conditions continue
Nicosia, Cyprus. Temperatures are expected to remain high across Cyprus in the coming days, reaching 41C in Nicosia…
SocietyCyprus to reform teacher appointment system, minister says
Nicosia, Cyprus. Education Minister Athena Michaelidou said the planned abolition of the teachers’ appointment list would not exclude…