News: Society
Cyprus news in the “Society” category — updated throughout the day.
SocietyCyprus launches nationwide SMS alert system and issues new self-protection guidance
Nicosia, Cyprus. The government issued new self-protection guidance on Wednesday and announced a nationwide mass SMS alert system, urging residents to remain calm and vigilant. A test message will be sent to all mobile…
SocietyBritish bases in Dhekelia report smooth operations after civil defence warnings to nearby communities
Dhekelia, Cyprus. Authorities said operations at the British bases in Dhekelia were running smoothly on Wednesday, following precautionary…
SocietyHermes Airports reports 66 flight cancellations in Cyprus amid regional conflict effects
Nicosia, Cyprus. Hermes Airports said dozens of passenger flights scheduled to arrive at or depart from Cyprus’ two…
SocietyCivil Defence patrols continue in Akrotiri as precautionary evacuation remains until Friday
Akrotiri, Cyprus. Civil Defence members continue to patrol the Akrotiri area and nearby communities close to the British…
SocietyPaphos councillor offers to fund alternative return route for Cypriot students stranded in Thailand
Paphos, Cyprus. Paphos municipal councillor Alexander Jiang on Wednesday offered his services to the government to facilitate the…
SocietyDisy MP urges tele-education after preventive school closures near military activity
Nicosia, Cyprus. Disy MP Giorgos Karoullas said the closure of schools in Akrotiri, Trachoni, Episkopi and Asomatos following…
SocietyBirdLife Cyprus says 726,000 birds were illegally killed in 2025 as enforcement shifts affect trapping levels
Nicosia, Cyprus. BirdLife Cyprus said on Wednesday that 726,000 birds were illegally killed in 2025, citing a survey…
SocietyCyprus Post opens new citizen service centre at Athienou Post Office
Athienou, Cyprus. Cyprus Post on Tuesday announced the start of operations of a new citizen service centre housed…
SocietyCyprus schedules repatriation flight from Dubai as government activates return plan
Dubai, United Arab Emirates. A repatriation flight bringing Cypriots home from the Middle East is scheduled to depart…
SocietyCyprus reiterates mandatory culling rules after foot-and-mouth disease detection
Larnaca, Cyprus. Authorities reiterated on Tuesday that all animals in a farming unit where foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) is…
SocietyTraining seminars and videos aim to improve security forces’ communication with deaf people
Nicosia, Cyprus. Short seminars for security personnel have been found to improve understanding of deafness and non-verbal communication,…