News: Society
Cyprus news in the “Society” category — updated throughout the day.
SocietyFire brigade prepares emergency measures ahead of forecast heatwave
Nicosia, Cyprus. The Fire Service is preparing emergency measures ahead of a forecast heatwave, with a national coordination meeting scheduled for Tuesday to review fire prevention and response plans. The meeting will assess additional…
SocietyCyprus childhood cancer incidence estimated above EU average
Nicosia, Cyprus. Childhood cancer incidence in Cyprus was estimated at 15 cases per 100,000 children in 2022, above…
SocietyAkamas municipality advances Peyia historic centre regeneration plan
Peyia, Cyprus. Akamas municipality has signed a contract with CE Chrysanthou Architects LLC to prepare a masterplan, technical…
SocietyCyprus buffer zone becomes refuge for wildlife and plant species
Nicosia, Cyprus. Cyprus’s buffer zone has developed into an area of increased biodiversity, as limited human activity over…
SocietyNicosia temperatures forecast to reach 40C as yellow heat warning issued
Nicosia, Cyprus. Temperatures in Nicosia are expected to reach around 40 degrees Celsius on Saturday, when a yellow…
SocietyCape Greco sea caves fence bypassed despite safety warnings
Ayia Napa, Cyprus. Visitors were observed bypassing a fence at the Cape Greco sea caves and jumping into…
SocietyPolis Chrysochous urges vigilance as wildfire risk rises
Polis Chrysochous, Cyprus. The municipality of Polis Chrysochous on Friday urged residents to take extra care as high…
SocietyCyprus health minister urges hepatitis testing and prevention
Nicosia, Cyprus. Viral hepatitis remains a “silent epidemic” that can cause serious liver damage before symptoms emerge, Health…
SocietyKonia roadworks delayed by technical problems
Konia, Cyprus. Roadworks in Konia will be delayed by a few days because of technical problems encountered by…
SocietyNicosia launches competition for €4.1m municipal garden redevelopment
Nicosia, Cyprus. Nicosia municipality has launched an architectural competition for the €4.1 million redevelopment of the historic municipal…
SocietyCyprus targets pension increases from February 2027
Nicosia, Cyprus. Pension reforms are progressing as planned, with pensioners expected to receive higher payments from February 1,…